Curriculum and Instruction Faculty
Aleksandra Hollingshead
Associate Dean of Inclusion, Associate Professor, Special Education
View ProfileLanya McKittrick, Ph.D.
Director, Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness, Clinical Assistant Professor
View ProfileTaylor Raney, Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Full Professor
View ProfileJulie Amador, Ph.D.
Professor
CDA Harbor Center; Room 242
208-664-7010
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
- Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning — Mathematics Education, 2010
- M.Ed., University of Nevada, Reno, Educational Leadership — K-12 Administration
- B.A., California State University, Fresno, Liberal Studies — Elementary Education
Courses
- EDCI 327: Elementary Mathematics Education
- EDCI 410: Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning
- EDCI 531: Mathematics Education
- EDCI 301: Learning, Development, and Assessment
Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Studies
ED 205
208-885-0178
College of Education; Department of Curriculum & Instruction
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
Principal Investigator of Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program
- Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- M.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- B.A., Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Courses
- EDCI 302/544: Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners
- EDCI 328: Elementary Social Studies Education
- ED 591: Decolonizing and Indigenous Research Methods
Warren Bakes
Instructor and Coordinator of Student Placement

Carol Billing, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boise, IWC 440J
208-364-4004
322 E. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702
- Ph.D., University of Idaho, Education, emphasis in Online Pedagogy
- M.Ed., National University, Cross-Cultural Teaching, 2004
- B.A., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Journalism, 1992
- California Administrative Credential, Tier I, 2007
- Idaho Standard Secondary Business Technology Credential, 2009
- California Clear Teaching Credential: Business, Journalism, Crosscultural, Language & Academic Development Emphasis, 2004
Brooke Blevins, Ph.D.
Dean & Professor
ED 511
208-885-6773
College of Education
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX, Curriculum and Instruction — Social Studies Education, 2011
- M.A.T, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, Secondary Teaching, 2004
- B.A., Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, Economics/Speech Communication, 2003
Rebekka Boysen-Taylor
Director of Field Placement, Senior Instructor, C&I
ED 508
208-885-7803
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- M.Ed., University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, Curriculum & Instruction, 2019
- B.S., Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, Geography, 2002
John G. Cannon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, CTE Programs
Boise, IWC 440
208-364-4031
322 E. Front Street
Boise, ID 83702
- Ph.D. in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech (2005)
- Master's in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994)
- Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1990)
Courses
- CTE 351/551 Principles and Philosophy of PTE
- CTE 420 Evaluation in PTE
- CTE 426 Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development
- CTE 472 Teaching and Learning in Occupation Education
- AOLL 526 Instructional Design and Curriculum
- ED 595 Survey Design for Social Science Research
Janice Carson, Ed.D
Professor, Project Director, CDHD
- Ed.D Emphasis in Instructional Systems Design, Idaho State University, 2015
- M.Ed. Emphasis in Instructional Technology, Idaho State University, 2004
- B.S. Elementary Education/Human Exceptionality, Idaho State University, 1995
Courses
- EDSP 430: Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning K12
- EDSP 530: Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning K12
Janine Darragh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
ED 409
208-885-0353
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3082
Moscow, Idaho 83844-3082
- Ph.D. Literacy & Language Education 2010
- M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction. Emphasis in Secondary English Education & Special Education, Ohio University 1999
- B.S. Secondary English Education & TESOL, Ohio University 1994
Courses
- EDCI 448/548:Introduction to ESL in the K-12 schools
- EDCI 449/549:ESL Methods
- EDCI/ENGL 445: Literature for Adolescents
Raymond A. Dixon, Ph.D.
Chair & Full Professor
ED 405
208-885-6349
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D. Human Resource Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL. Concentration- Human Resource Development /Engineering and Technology Education, 2010
- MSc. Technology: Illinois State University, Normal IL. Concentration- Project management/Training and Development, 2004
- BEd: Industrial Technology
- University of Technology, Jamaica. Concentration- Mechanical Technology, 2001
Courses
- ISEM 301: Collaborative Skills for Working on Interdisciplinary Projects
- EDCI 301: Learning, Development, and Assessment
- EDCI 302: Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners
- EDCI 570: Introduction to Research in Curriculum and Instruction
- CTE 481: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- CTE 410: Technology and Society
- CTE 267: Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- CTE 130: Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
- AOLL 526: Instructional Design and Curriculum
Julie Fodor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Director, CDHD
Ryan Gillespie, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
ED 407 or CDA 242H
208-292-2511
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, Education, 2021
- M.Ed., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, Curriculum and Instruction, 2011
- B.S., Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Mathematics Education, 2005
- B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, Mathematics and Computer Science, 2002
Courses
- EDCI 327: Elementary Mathematics Methods
- EDCI 413: Data Analysis and Probability
Aleksandra Hollingshead
Associate Dean of Inclusion, Associate Professor, Special Education
ED 506
208-885-0629
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ed.D Emphasis Special Education, University of Cincinnati 2013
- M.Ed. Emphasis Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Intervention Specialist, K-12, Antioch University McGregor 2008
- M.A. Emphasis Political Science, Silesian University, Poland 2003
- B.A. Emphasis Political Science and Philosophy, Silesian University, Poland 2003
Courses
- EDSP 300: Educating for Exceptionalities
- EDSP 548: Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education
- EDSP 504: Evidence Based Practices
- EDSP 504: Orientation to Autism Spectrum Disorder
- EDSP 423: Collaboration
Robert G. Ketchum, Ph.D.
Instructor in Occupational Education
Remote
208-651-3100
College of Education
University of Idaho - Coeur d' Alene Center
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho 83814-5497
- Ph.D. in Vocational-Technical Education, Washington State University, 1985
Allen Kitchel, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Associate Professor
ED 504
208-885-4437
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
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Ph.D. Education, Emphasis in Educational Technology and Assessment, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Aug. 2006
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M.Ed. Business Education, Business/Marketing and Vocational Education, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Aug. 1993
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B.S. Business Finance, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Dec. 1988
Courses
- CTE 430: Leadership & Student Organizations
- CTE 431: Supervising CTE Career and Technical Student Organizations
- CTE 492: Business and Marketing Education Methods
- ED 571: Introduction to Quantitative Research
- ED 584: Intermediate Quantitative Analysis in Education
Melissa McConnell, Ed.D.
Sr. Instructor and Program Coordinator, Advanced Studies
Boise
208-874-3576
College of Education; Department of Curriculum and Instruction
322 E. Front St. Suite 440
Boise, Idaho 83702
- Ed.D., 2008, University of Wyoming
- M.A., 2001
- B.A., 1999
- B.S., 1994
Rodney McConnell, Ph.D.
Sr. Instructor
Boise
208-874-3577
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
322 E. Front St. Suite 440
Boise, Idaho 83702
- Ph.D., 2006, University of Wyoming
- M.A., 1997
- B.A., 1994
Corey McKenna, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Education
CDA 145D
208-292-1402
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d’Alene 83814
- Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, Teaching and Learning, Math and Science Education, 2006.
- M.Ed., Fresno State University, Fresno, CA, Education Administration and Supervision, Education Leadership, 1998.
- B.A., Fresno State University, Fresno, CA; Biology and Chemistry, 1993.
Lanya McKittrick, Ph.D.
Director, Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness, Clinical Assistant Professor
Boise
208-885-2072
College of Education; Department of Curriculum and Instruction
322 E. Front St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
- Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 2019, Special Education, Dissertation: Strategies that Mothers of Children who are Deafblind Employ to Foster Collaboration within Individualized Education Program Teams
- M.A. Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 2012, Organizational Leadership
- B.A. University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1993, Economics
Brant G. Miller, Ph.D.
Professor of Science Education
ED 410
208-885-4077
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2010
- M.S., Black Hills State University, 2004
- B.S., Black Hills State University, 2001
Courses
- EDCI 329: Elementary Science Methods
- EDCI 201: Contexts of Education
Kirsten L. Pomerantz,
Instructor, Elementary Education
CDA Harbor Center, Room 121
208-292-2527
University of Idaho - Coeur d' Alene Center
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho 83814-5497
- M.Ed., University of Idaho, Special Education
- B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, Cultural Anthropology
Courses
- EDCI 302: Teaching Culturally Diverse Learners
- EDCI 320: Teaching Reading and Literacy
- EDCI 321: Literature for Children
- EDCI 322: Teaching Writing/Language Arts
- EDCI 328: Elementary Social Studies Methods
Taylor Raney, Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Full Professor
ED 507
208-885-1027
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
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Ph.D. Northwest Nazarene University, Education, 2015
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M.Ed. Northwest Nazarene University, Curriculum and Instruction, 2013
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Ed.S. Northwest Nazarene University, Educational Administration, 2012
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M.Ed. Northwest Nazarene University, Educational Administration, 2006
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B.S.Ed. University of Idaho, Secondary Education, 2002
Andrew Scheef, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
ED 406
208-885-7677
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D., Washington State University, Special Education, 2016
- M.Ed., Washington State University, Special Education, 2010
- MALS, SUNY Stony Brook, Emphasis in Cultural Arts Education, 2000
- B.A, Ithaca College, Music Education
Jue Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Literacy Studies
ED 408
208-885-5831
875 Perimeter Dr.
Moscow, ID 83844
- Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA, Curriculum and Instruction — Language, Culture, and Society, 2021
- M.Ed., Towson University, Towson, MD, Early Childhood Education, 2015
- M.A., Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China, Civil and Commercial Law, 2016
- B.A., Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China, Undergraduate Degree of Law, 2012
Courses
- EDCI 320: Teaching Reading and Literacy
- EDCI 322: Teaching Writing/Language Arts