Recent Headlines
Eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at the Neag School’s 27th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration in March
Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding public school staffing trends
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
Charter schools were codified into law with the intent of defining them as public institutions, says UConn’s Preston Green, therefore secular and unable to provide religious education, but over the years courts sometimes have disagreed
Carter Newman ’24 (ED), ’25 MA has been selected as a 2025 awardee of the scholarship program, which promotes greater diversity in the teaching profession
Recent Accolades
Neag School Accolades: January 2025
by: Shawn Kornegay February 10, 2025
Throughout the academic year, the Neag School is proud to share the latest achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Explore their most recent promotions, awards, retirements, publications, and more: Dean’s Office Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Office of Teacher Education Department of Educational Leadership Department of Educational Psychology Faculty/Staff Students Alumni In […]
Neag School Accolades: November 2024
by: Shawn Kornegay November 19, 2024
Throughout the academic year, the Neag School is proud to share the latest achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Explore their most recent promotions, awards, retirements, publications, and more: Dean’s Office Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Office of Teacher Education Department of Educational Leadership Department of Educational Psychology Faculty/Staff Students Alumni In […]
Neag School Accolades: Summer 2024
by: Shawn Kornegay September 25, 2024
Throughout the academic year, the Neag School is proud to share the latest achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Explore their most recent promotions, awards, retirements, publications, and more: Dean’s Office Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Office of Teacher Education Department of Educational Leadership Department of Educational Psychology Faculty/Staff Students Alumni In […]
Neag in the Media
Grant Supports Graduate Student Training in Secondary Transitions for Students with Disabilities
UConn Today (Office of the VP Research) (A new Neag School grant to study students with disabilities, led by Joseph Madaus and Tracy Sinclair, is featured.)
Bethel’s Christine Carver Named 2025 CT Superintendent of the Year
The Middletown Press (Neag School alumna Christine Carver is featured about being named CT Superintendent of the Year.)
Waterbury H.S. Chase Elementary School student elected by peers to become CT’s Kid Governor for 2025
CT Post (A student at Renzulli Academy, Joseph Renzulli’s namesake school, was mentioned as being a finalist for CT’s Kid Governor.)
The K-12 World Reacts to Linda McMahon, Trump’s Choice for Education Secretary
EducationWeek (Casey Cobb is quoted about the incoming selection for education secretary.)
Trump Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education. What Does That Mean for Connecticut?
CT Insider (Casey Cobb is quoted about the possibility of the Department of Education being dismantled.)
WNBA Corporate Sponsorship Deals are Growing. But Not Every Athlete Is Getting Their Due
Associated Press (Research on women’s professional sports by Risa Isard is mentioned.)
Upcoming Events
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Feb
21
Teacher Education Community Hours 12:00pm
Teacher Education Community Hours
Friday, February 21st, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Gentry 304A
Join the Office of Teacher Education for a collective version of office hours. Meet program directors and staff, ask questions, offer feedback, do homework, hang out, eat FREE food, and build community in the Neag School.
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Feb
26
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program 12:00pm
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Feb
27
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Online
Become a School District Leader! For Connecticut educators aspiring to advance their careers and become a school district leader, the Executive Leadership Program through UConn’s Neag School of Education offers a one-year program designed to prepare experienced educational leaders to serve as superintendents and/or in other district-level leadership positions. For interested educational leaders, there is now a pathway from the ELP to the Ed.D. program. The pathway will be described in the information session. Graduates of this program earn an endorsement for the Connecticut (093) Superintendent Certification and acquire the knowledge necessary for successfully meeting the challenges of district leadership in the 21st century. For more info, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ELPInfoSessions.
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Mar
3
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Online
Become a School District Leader! For Connecticut educators aspiring to advance their careers and become a school district leader, the Executive Leadership Program through UConn’s Neag School of Education offers a one-year program designed to prepare experienced educational leaders to serve as superintendents and/or in other district-level leadership positions. For interested educational leaders, there is now a pathway from the ELP to the Ed.D. program. The pathway will be described in the information session. Graduates of this program earn an endorsement for the Connecticut (093) Superintendent Certification and acquire the knowledge necessary for successfully meeting the challenges of district leadership in the 21st century. For more info, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ELPInfoSessions.
The Neag School and our Alumni Board are thrilled to announce the 2025 Neag School Alumni Award winners! These eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at our 27th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration in March:
💙 Outstanding School Educator – Tracey-Ann Lafayette ’15 (CLAS), ’15 (ED), ’16 MA, ’22 6th Year
💙 Outstanding Professional – Alicia Bowman ’01 (ED), ’02 MA, ’08 6th Year
💙 Outstanding Early Career Professional – Paul Singleton II ’17 MA, ’24 Ph.D.
💙 Outstanding School Administrator – Lori Leibowitz ’19 Cert.
💙 Outstanding School Superintendent – Howard Thiery III ’91 MS, ’07 ELP
💙 Outstanding Higher Education Professional – Daniel Burkey ’23 MA
💙 Outstanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional – Fany DeJesús Hannon ’08 MA
💙 Distinguished Alumnus – Mark Daigneault ’07 (ED)
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this year`s awardees!
📸: Submitted photos, UConn photos, and Oklahoma City Thunder photo.

The Neag School and our Alumni Board are thrilled to announce the 2025 Neag School Alumni Award winners! These eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at our 27th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration in March:
💙 Outstanding School Educator – Tracey-Ann Lafayette ’15 (CLAS), ’15 (ED), ’16 MA, ’22 6th Year
💙 Outstanding Professional – Alicia Bowman ’01 (ED), ’02 MA, ’08 6th Year
💙 Outstanding Early Career Professional – Paul Singleton II ’17 MA, ’24 Ph.D.
💙 Outstanding School Administrator – Lori Leibowitz ’19 Cert.
💙 Outstanding School Superintendent – Howard Thiery III ’91 MS, ’07 ELP
💙 Outstanding Higher Education Professional – Daniel Burkey ’23 MA
💙 Outstanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional – Fany DeJesús Hannon ’08 MA
💙 Distinguished Alumnus – Mark Daigneault ’07 (ED)
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about this year`s awardees!
📸: Submitted photos, UConn photos, and Oklahoma City Thunder photo.
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Today, we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day!
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes and professionals; recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls; and honor the progress and advocacy for equity for women in sport.
This day is a reminder of the incredible strength, talent, and resilience of girls and women who push boundaries, break barriers, and make history in the world of sports. From trailblazers in the past to the athletes of today, their dedication and passion inspire generations to come. Let’s continue to uplift and support one another, creating opportunities for women in every sport to thrive and shine.
We asked alumni from our Sport Management Program to reflect on the importance of the day, and they were thrilled to share their insights. #NGWSD2025 #NGWSD

Today, we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day!
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes and professionals; recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls; and honor the progress and advocacy for equity for women in sport.
This day is a reminder of the incredible strength, talent, and resilience of girls and women who push boundaries, break barriers, and make history in the world of sports. From trailblazers in the past to the athletes of today, their dedication and passion inspire generations to come. Let’s continue to uplift and support one another, creating opportunities for women in every sport to thrive and shine.
We asked alumni from our Sport Management Program to reflect on the importance of the day, and they were thrilled to share their insights. #NGWSD2025 #NGWSD
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