Curriculum and Instruction Faculty
Rebekka Boysen-Taylor, Ph.D.
Director of Field Placement, Assistant Clinical Professor, C&I
View ProfileAleksandra Hollingshead, Ed.D.
Curriculum and Instruction Department Chair, Special Education
View ProfileTaylor Raney, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Full Professor
View ProfileJulie Amador, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Professor
CDA Harbor Center; Room 242, Moscow, Education Building Room 515
208-664-7010
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
875 Perimeter Dr. MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- 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
Carol Billing, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boise, IWC 440J
208-885-6587
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, Ph.D.
Director of Field Placement, Assistant Clinical Professor, C&I
ED 508
208-885-7803
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- Ph.D., University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, Education, 2023
- M.Ed., University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, Curriculum & Instruction, 2019
- CLAD K-8 Teaching Certification, California State University Los Angeles, 2003
- B.S., Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, Geography, 2002
Courses
- EDCI 328: Elementary Social Studies Methods
- EDCI 432: Secondary Social Studies Methods
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
Sarah Castle
Assistant Professor
Brink 326
Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 1103
Moscow, ID 83844-1103
Sarah Castle is an assistant professor of mathematics education within the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Department and is affiliated with the Curriculum and Instruction Department within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.
- Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Michigan State University, June 2023
- M.S., Mathematics, Michigan State University, December 2022
- B.S., Engineering Physics, Whitworth University, 2016
- B.A., Mathematics, Whitworth University, 2016
Courses Taught
- EDCI 411
- EDCI 434
- EDCI 454
- MTHE 410
Yin Hong Cheah, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
ED 402
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Curriculum & Instruction
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3082
Moscow, ID 83844-3082
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Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, TX, Curriculum and Instruction – Learning Technologies, 2023
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M.Ed., University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia, Educational Psychology, 2007
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B.Eng, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia, Chemical Engineering, 2001
Courses
- EDCI 410: Technology, Teaching and Learning
- EDCI 504: Instructional Systems Design
Janine Darragh, Ph.D.
Professor
ED 409
208-885-6587
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.
Full Professor
ED 207
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
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, Ed.D.
Curriculum and Instruction Department Chair, Special Education
ED 405
208-885-0629
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
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- 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
Allen Kitchel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Harbor Center Suite 145
College of Education
University of Idaho - Coeur d' Alene Center
1031 N. Academic Way
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho 83814-5497
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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
Lauren McCleary
Associate Clinical Professor
AAN 024
208-885-6976
College of Art and Architecture
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2461
Moscow, ID 83844-2461
Lauren McCleary teaches Art Education courses in Art and Design and Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho. She holds a BFA and K-12 Art Education degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and an MFA from Washington State University. She has lived on the Palouse since 2007 and is now the Clinical Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Idaho. Lauren previously worked for the U of I Prichard Art Gallery as the Education Outreach Coordinator and loves getting to know the Moscow community through arts programming. Her creative practice looks at patterns, cycles, balance, and relationships primarily through cut paper and collage. Her cut paper process allows her to translate observations, a way of mending and meditating on matters at hand, allowing her to hold strict concentration and playfulness in the same hand.
Areas of Focus
- K-12 Arts Education
- Museum and Gallery Education
- Community Engagement
- B.F.A., Emphasis in Drawing, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2007
- K-12 Art Education Licensure, Metropolitan University of Denver, 2007
- M.F.A., Emphasis in Drawing, Washington State University, 2009
Courses Taught
- Art 100: World Art and Culture
- EDCI 325: Elementary Art Education
- EDCI 409: Integrated Methods Practicum II
- EDCI 436: Secondary Art Methods
- EDCI 446: Secondary Art Methods Practicum
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.
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
ED 311
208-885-1143
875 Perimeter Drive 3080
Moscow, ID 83844-3080
- 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 Dean of Undergraduate Studies, 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, Special Education Program Coordinator
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
208-885-6587
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
- EDCI 409: Integrated Elementary Methods Practicum II
- ED 504: Ethnographic Designs in Research