Education News
Emily Barbuto ’00: Turkmenistan
Emily Barbuto ’00 is the principal at Ashgabat International School in Turkmenistan. Read More About Emily Barbuto ’00: Turkmenistan
I ensure concerts run smoothly
Emily Martyka ’24 writes about how her work study job as manager of music work-study/music librarian has given her confidence and skills. Read More About I ensure concerts run smoothly
18 things we did in 18 days
Faculty, students, and alums shared 18 things they worked around the block to complete in 18 days. We were amazed at what we found. Read More About 18 things we did in 18 days
![Cornell College welcomes 10 new full-time faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year. As a group, they have studied around the world and cover a range of expertise from documentary filmmaking to the economics of invasive species. Pictured, back row from left: James Goodenberger, Andrew Walters, Joshua Otten, Nicole Green, J. Fabian Candelaria, Collin O’Leary, […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-new-faculty-600x400.jpg)
10 new faculty join Cornell
Cornell College welcomes 10 new full-time faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year. As a group, they have studied around the world and cover a range of expertise from documentary filmmaking to the economics of invasive species. Pictured, back row from left: James Goodenberger, Andrew Walters, Joshua Otten, Nicole Green, J. Fabian Candelaria, Collin O’Leary, […] Read More About 10 new faculty join Cornell
Fogarty headed to Taiwan on Fulbright
Senior Billie Fogarty has earned a highly competitive Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award (ETA) to work full-time at a school in Taiwan. Read More About Fogarty headed to Taiwan on Fulbright
Jeffrey McCune ’99: A scholar who teaches disobedience
Jeffrey McCune ’99 is an extensively published writer, professor, and higher ed administrator with an impressive bio. He’s also Black and queer. Read More About Jeffrey McCune ’99: A scholar who teaches disobedience
Kauper shares insights on creativity
Associate Dean of the College and Associate Professor of Education Kathryn Kauper spends a lot of time thinking about and studying creativity. Read More About Kauper shares insights on creativity
Yanicke ’67 continues supporting Cornell students
Her love of swimming led Georgia Yanicke ’67 to choose Cornell’s sports medicine hydrotherapy area for her gift to the Athletic & Wellness Project. Read More About Yanicke ’67 continues supporting Cornell students
All-American Chris Heilman ’08
All-American Chris Heilman ’08 holds a master's degree and is an assistant wrestling coach and recruiting coordinator at the United States Air Force Academy. Read More About All-American Chris Heilman ’08
All-American Kathleen O’Connor ’13
All-American Kathleen O’Connor ’13 holds a master's degree and teaches elementary art and coaches high school volleyball in Round Lake, Illinois. Read More About All-American Kathleen O’Connor ’13
Kathie Adams Meyer ’67: Finding joy in giving back
Kathie Adams Meyer ’67 came out of Cornell with more than a teaching job--she learned to think independently. Read More About Kathie Adams Meyer ’67: Finding joy in giving back
Cornell College announces new Trustees
The Cornell College Board of Trustees has elected three new members—Tahllee Baynard ’97, Felecia Epps ’80, and Lauren Williams ’22—and reelected Sheryl Stoll ’70. Read More About Cornell College announces new Trustees
Lois Jean Listebarger Humphrey ’51
Iowa’s first Teacher of the Year, Lois Jean Listebarger Humphrey ’51, died at age 92 on Oct. 4, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Read More About Lois Jean Listebarger Humphrey ’51
![Hometown: Ottawa, Illinois B.A. in secondary education and English Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? I have already accepted a teaching position for next year at Northlawn Junior High in Streator, IL. I plan to go back to school in a few […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Campus-Aerial-3x2-600x400.jpg)
Lainey Goolsby ՚21 to teach middle school in Illinois
Hometown: Ottawa, Illinois B.A. in secondary education and English Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and length. What are your short and long-term plans after Cornell? I have already accepted a teaching position for next year at Northlawn Junior High in Streator, IL. I plan to go back to school in a few […] Read More About Lainey Goolsby ՚21 to teach middle school in Illinois
College Hall to undergo nearly $3.6 million renovation
Thanks to a lead gift from Robert McLennan ’65 and Rebecca Martin McLennan ’64, College Hall will undergo a nearly $3.6 million renovation. Read More About College Hall to undergo nearly $3.6 million renovation
Education professors provide tips for K-12 teachers, parents for online learning
Cornell College’s Education Department is grooming the next generation of teachers, and right now that means understanding the online learning scene that’s unfolding in classrooms across the world. Read More About Education professors provide tips for K-12 teachers, parents for online learning
Mike Tressel ’96: Coaching comes naturally
Mike Tressel ’96 appeared destined for a career coaching football like his grandfather, father, and uncle. Read More About Mike Tressel ’96: Coaching comes naturally
Robert “Bob” Reade ’54
College Football Hall of Fame member Robert “Bob” Reade ’54 died July 5, 2020, in Geneseo, Illinois. Read More About Robert “Bob” Reade ’54
![The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MBarnard-e1584642378864-598x400.jpg)
Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
The hurdles set up on the track look like daunting walls. But to newcomers to the track and field event known as the steeplechase, it is often the water pit that raises eyebrows. The origins of the steeplechase explain the rather daunting obstacles the runners must traverse to run, let alone, win at the race. […] Read More About Senior Barnard’s fearless leaps propel her to success
Last Word: What makes a good teacher
Is teaching a craft, a performance, an art form, or a calling? After 30 years teaching and five years as an administrator, I believe it is some of all three. Read More About Last Word: What makes a good teacher