School of Education

When Austin Herndon started college, teaching wasn’t part of his plan. But after gaining real-world experience in the classroom through UA Little Rock’s teacher residency program, he found his purpose. “My internship time out here at Fountain Lake Middle School with Michael Carey in eighth grade social studies solidified to me that this is what … Austin Herndon Discovers Calling to Teach Through Hands-On Experience

Bailey Ellis didn’t always know she wanted to be a teacher. In fact, after high school, she imagined herself becoming a beautician. But a feeling she couldn’t quite shake during college orientation set her on a new path—one that led to a degree in education and a lifelong career in shaping young minds. Originally from … UA Little Rock Graduate Finds Her Calling in the Classroom

Tinaya Brown has always had a history of helping children. Now, she’s turning that passion into a career as she prepares to graduate from UA Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education on May 17. Brown, a Pine Bluff native, is part of UA Little Rock’s innovative teacher residency program with Little Rock … UA Little Rock Education Graduate Tinaya Brown Finds Her Calling in the Classroom

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, UA Little Rock is highlighting current and future educators. Haley Howard will graduate this semester with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Childhood Education with plans to become a full-time educator in the fall.  Tell us about your plans post-graduation.  My plans post-graduation are to teach 8th … Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight: Haley Howard

Molly and Hudson Trusty had just picked up their caps and gowns at GradFest at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on March 19 when they saw thick smoke rising from the Point O’Woods neighborhood near University Avenue. Within minutes, the married UA Little Rock seniors found themselves banging on doors, jumping fences, and … UA Little Rock Education Couple Helps Battle Neighborhood Fire

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has dedicated an education classroom that was named in honor of a UA Little Rock alumna and longtime educator who spent her career helping second graders accelerate at reading.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has dedicated an education classroom that was named in honor of a UA Little Rock alumna and longtime educator who spent her career helping second graders accelerate at reading.

After a successful first year of a new teacher residency program, a second cohort of teacher residents from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have joined Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD) to learn how to become day-one ready teachers.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock couple is taking on all of life’s challenges together, even learning how to become fantastic educators together by participating in a teacher residency program at the same school.

Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year, has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at UA Little Rock.