Texas Tech University College of Education

Addressing Critical Gaps in Women's Health and Aging Research 🧠

Dr. Jaehoon Lee was awarded $49,912 for a five-year project from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-National Institute on Aging - NIH and the University of Kansas Medical Center. The project seeks to address critical gaps in our understanding of how criminal legal system involvement (CLSI) influences health across the life course and shapes women's experiences of aging.

Through this research, Dr. Lee aims to better understand how women with CLSI define health in later life, what they need to age well and how CLSI functions as a social determinant of health. It requires collaboration, support, resources, and connection. Findings from the study will help inform strategies to promote healthier aging and advance health quality for women.

Texas Tech University College of Education

Hola de España! The Advanced Application of AVID elective course students are in Spain for a Maymester where they are completing a placement in a local school!

In between their field placements and classes, they toured historic sites like the Royal Palace & Cathedral, the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Cordoba, and even attended a Flamenco lesson!

Are you interested in studying abroad with the College of Education? Check out our website for more information!

We are officially one week away! If you have registered, please keep an eye on your email for important info and what to expect. We can't wait to see everyone! 🤩

ExpandEd: presents Who Leads, Under What Conditions, and Toward What Change? Rethinking Teacher Leadership on July 22 from 12-1 PM (CDT).

Dr. Park and Dr. Wiens from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will share findings from a series of studies on teacher leadership, focusing on how school climate, shared leadership, and school context shape teachers’ leadership identity, access to leadership opportunities, and instructional innovation.

Please see the registration in the comments below!

Want to help students discover a passion for teaching? Join our team as a College Recruiter! See comments for more info and to apply!

Today we are proud to recognize the 2026 College of Education Faculty Award Winners! These awards recognize our College of Education faculty members who ensure that research leads, policy moves, and practice transforms.

Jin Kyeong Jung, Ph.D.
Barnie E. Rushing, Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award

Rebecca Hite, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Research Award
President’s Excellence in Engaged Scholarship

Comfort Pratt, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award

Laura Brown, Ph.D.
Distinguished Educator or Engaged Scholar

Jon McNaughtan, Ph.D.
Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award

Weverton Ataide Pinherio, Ph.D.
Hemphill-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award

Jeong-Hee Kim, Ph.D.
President’s Academic Achievement Award

Linnie Greenlees, Ph.D.
President’s Excellence in Teaching Award

Jared Lau, Ph.D.
Spencer A. Wells Award for Creativity in Teaching

Sarah De La Garza, Ph.D.
Texas Tech Alumni New Faculty Award

Congratulations, everyone! 🎉

Meet Gabriella Dagrosa, our Spring 2026 College of Education Banner Bearer! 🌟

During her time at Texas Tech, Gabriella founded a student organization, participated as an Ambassador for the College of Education, and was a student teacher in a sought after residency, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Starting in the fall, she will begin her career as a middle school English teacher here in Lubbock. We are so proud of you! 🎉