UCM College of Education

06/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mary Martinez, UCM Spring ’26 grad, on being to teach elementary in Liberty Public Schools! Your future students are lucky to have you leading the way 🍎✨ CollegeLife

05/31/2026

✨ Congratulations to Ms. Mira Greene, recipient of the 2026 College of Education Outstanding Adjunct Award!

Ms. Greene has made a significant impact on the College of Education through her dedication to teaching, her contributions to the development of new coursework, and her commitment to student success. Over the years, she has become a valued resource and trusted colleague within the college community.

Congratulations, Ms. Greene! ❤️🖤

05/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Amanda Hull, UCM Spring ’26 grad, on being to teach High School Essential Skills in the Blue Springs School District! Your students are lucky to have an educator ready to make a meaningful impact every day 🌟📘 CollegeLife

05/29/2026

🌻🎉 Congratulations to Esmeralda Gomez-Gonzalez, UCM Spring ’26 grad, on being to teach Math at Liberty High School! Wishing you a bright future full of growth, inspiration, and success ➕📚 CollegeLife

05/28/2026

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✨ New roles. Real impact.

This is what growth looks like—educators taking the next step into leadership and making a difference where it matters most.

Your turn? Warrensburg cohort enrolling now!
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05/27/2026

🎶🎉 Congratulations to Wyatt Flandermeyer, UCM Spring ’26 grad, on being to teach 6th–12th grade Band in the Sedalia 200 School District! Your future students are about to be in very good hands, and great rhythm too 🎺🥁 CollegeLife

05/26/2026

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🔥 Big moves happening.

Thinking about your next step? This is what it can look like.
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05/25/2026

✨ Congratulations to Dr. Eric Ely-Ledesma, recipient of the 2026 College of Education Outstanding New Faculty Award!

In his first year as a tenure-track assistant professor, Dr. Ely-Ledesma has already made a tremendous impact through curriculum innovation, scholarship, and service to the profession. From redeveloping courses in the Library Science program to advancing research focused on equity and inclusion, his work reflects a strong commitment to the future of education and leadership in the field.

We also want to congratulate fellow Outstanding New Faculty nominee Dr. Eric Flack! ❤️🖤

05/23/2026

✨ Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Tye, recipient of the 2026 College of Education Distinguished Tenured Faculty Award!

Dr. Tye’s dedication to inclusive growth, student success, and lifelong learning continues to make a meaningful impact across the College of Education and beyond. From international learning opportunities to supporting transfer and non-traditional students, her leadership reflects a deep commitment to helping others realize their full potential.

We also want to congratulate all of this year’s Distinguished Tenured Faculty nominees: Dr. Bryan McDonald, Dr. Carla Williams, Dr. Charlene Atkins, Dr. Kristina Schuler, and Dr. René Burress! ❤️🖤

05/21/2026

📚🎉 Big congrats to Madelyn Johnson, UCM Spring ’26 grad, on being to teach English in the Blue Springs School District! Your future students are lucky to have you leading the way ✏️📖 CollegeLife