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Called to educate: Concordia alumni named 2026 SWD Teachers of the Year

This week, Concordia University celebrates four alumni who have been recognized with 2026 South Wisconsin District Teacher of the Year Awards. Over the next four days, we will feature one of these outstanding educators and the work they are doing to serve students and communities.

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The Uncommon Professor: Her Next Act Begins With a Doctorate

From teaching her lined-up dolls as a child to instructing college students today, meet La Tasha Fields (’25), a graduate of the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at CUW.

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Answering the Literacy Crisis: Why Become a Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist at Concordia

Across the nation, schools are facing an urgent literacy crisis. Reports show that far too many children struggle to read at grade level, and the gap only widens as students move through school.

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Math meets creativity: When numbers come alive through art

In Concordia’s Elementary Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Mathematics course, future educators discovered just how powerful creativity can be when paired with numbers and shapes.

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Second Concordia Summit for Educators and Leaders served up fellowship and professional development for attendees

Starting two year's ago, the Concordia Summit for Educators and Leaders, has returned due to 'popular demand,' according to Dr. Jim Pingel, dean of the School of Education and founder of the event.

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The Uncommon Teacher Whose Path to CUW Was in God’s Time

Meet Dawn Randall, a multilingual teacher, who recently graduated in the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at Concordia University Wisconsin.

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Shaping the Future of Physical Education

A Passion for Teaching and Coaching: How CUW prepared Jay Walstrom to make a big difference in the classroom and on the field.

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From the Corps to the Classroom: Terrence Perfect

How divine intervention led this U.S. Marine out of the mortgage industry to Concordia University Wisconsin and an exciting new teaching career.

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From the Corps to the Classroom: Jamie Frazer

A Commitment to Service: How Jamie Frazer’s journey of service and faith led her to a rewarding new career.

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Growing as a literacy leader

CUW Master of Science in Education—Literacy alumna Karen DeWalt reflects with gratitude on her journey of achievement. Editor’s note: DeWalt is a 6th grade science and social studies teacher in the Slinger School District. She graduated with her master’s degree from CUW in 2023. That same year she earned the Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award […]

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