UH College of Education

Let's hear it for #ForeverCoog Taylor Lloyd (’24)! She won Rookie Teacher of the Year from Fort Settlement Middle School @FortBendISD. A math teacher who loves problem-solving, she said, "Even more rewarding is sharing that passion and knowledge with our youth."

Another winner! #ForeverCoog Ruby Mendez (’25) won Rookie Teacher of the Year from Madden Elementary @FortBendISD. “Being a teacher allows me to make a positive impact on students’ lives every day, both academically and personally.”

What a treat for our @UHCOE preservice teachers to learn literacy strategies within mathematics from @SBISD math specialist @HeyyMissWilson this evening!

Congrats to #ForeverCoog Maria Perez (’25)! She won Rookie Teacher of the Year from E. A. Jones Elementary @FortBendISD. “As a native Spanish speaker, I value supporting my students in both their language development and academic learning.”

Kudos to #ForeverCoog Kyra Enders (’25) for winning Rookie Teacher of the Year from @PGE_CougarCubs @FortBendISD! “I love helping students discover their confidence and excitement for learning.”

Team COE is in the championship round for UH Giving Day!🏀If we have the most donors TODAY, we unlock $5,000 for student scholarships. Gifts of $10+ count toward the challenge. Step up for COE students 👉 allinforuh.com/education #ALLinForUH

Team COE is in the Final Four for UH Giving Day!🏀 If we have more donors today than our friends in College of the Arts, we unlock extra scholarship funds for our students. Even $5 makes a difference!💰 Help us score: allinforuh.com/education #ALLinForUH

Paws up, boots on. 🐾🤠 Happy Cougar Red Friday meets Go Texan Day!

Headed to Austin for @SXSWEDU? Catch the panel on expanding access to STEM opportunities with @UHCOEDean Cathy Horn. She’ll be talking about our teacher training partnership with the ExxonMobil Foundation. 📅 March 11 at 11 a.m. 📍Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon C

Let’s talk grad school! Info Session 💻3/4 at 5:30 p.m. 🔗RSVP: tinyurl.com/UH-ELPS-March4 Programs 🏫School Leadership 🎓Higher Ed ❤️Special Ed & ABA ⚡Certification (Ed Diag, Principal, Special Ed Teacher, Supt) 📜Certificates (ABA, Dyslexia, Science of Teaching Reading)

#ForeverCoog Ashley Acosta (‘22) won Teacher of the Year from Thornwood Elementary @SBISD. “My time coaching helped me discover that my passion isn’t just teaching skills; it's helping children grow into resilient, compassionate and capable individuals!” @msashlacosta

Two-time #ForeverCoog Brendan Thompson won the Emerging Professional Award from @TexAHPERD! 👏 “My mother has been an educator all my life so being able to see inside the world of a teacher has given me great insight on who the superheroes of the schools are.”

Live or work in Katy? Let’s talk grad school!🎓 In-Person Info Session 📅2/23 at 5:30 p.m. 🔗RSVP: tinyurl.com/UH-KATY-Feb23 Programs 🏫Admin & Super M.Ed. (Principal Prep) ❤️Special Pops M.Ed. (ABA, Educational Diagnostician) ⚡Certifications (Ed Diag, Principal, Supt)

#ForeverCoog Savannah Torres (‘24) won Rookie Year Teacher of the Year from Barbara Bennett Elementary @AlvinISD! “I grew up seeing firsthand the lifelong impact a devoted teacher can have; my mother spent 15 years in kindergarten, and her work ethic became my blueprint.”

Seeking career support? 👀 We’ve got you! Career EDventure Kickoff Event 🗓️Feb. 4 | Noon to 1 p.m. 💻 Virtual event ✔️ Open to @UHCOE students 🎁 Chances to win prizes (free headshots, clothing gift cards + more) 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/CareerEDventure

Weather announcement: UH is closed Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26 due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions. Stay warm and safe, Coogs!

One year ago today, Houston experienced historic snowfall! ❄️

We’re so proud of #ForeverCoog Kasia Tran, one of our 4.0 grads! She’s returning to @CyFairISD to impact the next generation. And we look forward to you applying for your M.Ed.! 🐾 ♥️

Kudos to #ForeverCoog Nicole Benavides (‘24)! She won First Year Teacher of the Year at Seven Lakes JH @katyisd. "I've had so many amazing teachers whose goal was to connect classroom material to students’ personal experiences and teach beyond standardized tests."

Work in education, health care, business or nonprofits? Consider UH’s Professional Leadership Ed.D. to grow your skills — and your impact. Ed.D. Virtual Information Session 📅 Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. CT 🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/UH-EDD-Jan27