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Our New Faculty 2025-26
The College of Education is proud to welcome its new faculty for the 2025-26 academic year.
Twelve new faculty members join the College of Education and bring their expertise to our top-ranked programs. This group of scholars expands the capacity for research and student mentorship and provides fresh leadership and perspective to guide the College's perennial areas of strength.
Mindy Chappell
Assistant Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Joshua Danish
Department Head, Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Emily Harrington
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Devon Hedrick-Shaw
Assistant Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Nia Mitchell
Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology
Idalia Nuñez
Associate Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Jisun Oh
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Courtney Stone
Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology
Oliver Tapaha
Assistant Professor
Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Miray Tekkumru-Kisa
Associate Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Crystal Williams
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Hongyang Zhao
Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology
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