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The Department of Education draws students from across disciplines to examine the institution of education and its role in society. Our department also trains teachers to have a strong background in educational theory and practice and to acquire expertise in their chosen academic discipline.

Department News and Stories

Education Programs in UR's School of Professional & Continuing Studies Receive More than $400K in Grant Support
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies has been awarded two grants from the R.E.B Foundation to support education programs.
University of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools To Celebrate Results of Department of Education Grant for Arts Integration
Nearly 200 Richmond Public Schools educators have received training through the Arts Integrated Learning Certificate program in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond.
Jennifer Rhoden, GC'14, named principal of Kaechele Elementary School
Jennifer Rhoden, GC'14, has been named principal of Kaechele Elementary School in Henrico County.
3 of 5 2021 Henrico teacher of the year finalists, including winner, were SPCS students or graduates
Three of five Henrico County Public Schools Teachers of the Year finalists are students or graduates of the SPCS Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program, including the winner of Henrico Teacher of the Year, Eric Byers, GC’21.
Lisa Thompson, GC'11, principal of Washington-Henry Elementary, earns R.E.B. leadership award
Lisa Thompson, GC’11, principal of Washington-Henry Elementary School in Hanover County, has been named the Hanover County Public School winner of the 2021 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership, receiving a cash grant along with funds for creating a sustainable outdoor learning environment.
Tiawana Giles, GC'13, principal of GW Carver Elementary, named runner-up for leadership award
Tiawana Giles, GC’13, principal of George W. Carver Elementary School in Richmond, has been named a runner up for the 2021 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership, receiving funds for promoting science education at her school.
  • Napoli Published with Kuti & Spires
    Napoli Published with Kuti & Spires

    Deborah Napoli, director of clinical practice for University education programs, co-authored a chapter in the edited collection International Perspectives on School-University Partnerships with Laura Kuti, assistant professor and chair of teacher education, and Bob Spires, associate professor of education. The chapter addressed the teacher shortage in Virginia.
  • Stohr-Hunt Elected
    Stohr-Hunt Elected

    Tricia Stohr-Hunt, assistant professor of elementary education, was elected president of the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, an organization representing over 30 Colleges and Schools of Education and the hundreds of faculty, leaders, and staff who prepare future teachers across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Brown and Honsinger Published
    Brown and Honsinger Published

    Mavis Brown, associate professor of education and interim chair of the Department of Education, has published "Preparing trauma-sensitive teachers: Strategies for teacher educators" in The Teacher Educators' Journal with Adjunct Assistant Education Professor Connie Honsinger. 

Resources

Teacher Preparation Handbook

Library Research Guide

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Department of Education
North Court Academic, Suite 300
421 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA, 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8428
Fax: (804) 287-6369

Chair: Patricia Stohr-Hunt
Academic Administrative Specialist: Liza Carpenter (A&S undergraduate education students)