Metropolitan State University's School of Urban Education (UED) is designed to meet the need of urban schools for diverse teachers who can improve students' educational achievement. The School of Urban Education prepares prospective teachers who can build on the talents and resiliency of diverse urban learners for success in school and life. The School of Urban Education also provides graduate education to educators of diverse youth seeking additional licensure or professional development.
Our approach to teacher education focuses on preparing reflective and resilient teachers who are outstanding in their commitment to teaching urban youth and providing equal educational opportunity. Our mission is focused explicitly on increasing the racial diversity of preK-12 teachers, and School of Urban Education students, faculty and staff are the most diverse of any teacher education unit in Minnesota. By attracting teachers of color and low-income or 'first generation' college students into teaching careers, the School of Urban Education provides urban schools with competent educators who can relate to the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse youth and their communities.
The School of Urban Education works in collaboration with Metro area community colleges and school districts to provide support and increased pathways for becoming an effective urban teacher.
Faculty and Staff
Urban Teacher Program Faculty
- Alfano, Joe - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 651-999-5932
- Barrera, Manuel - Special Ed./ Secondary Education, 651-999-5923
- Drewlow, Bruce - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 651-999-5926
- RB-Banks, Yvonne - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 651-999-5898
- Hartlep, Nicholas - ECE/ELED Program Coordinator, Early Childhood/ Elementary Ed
- Fagundes, Rosa - Department Chair/ ELS/ECE/EL Ed, 651-999-5931
- Haley, Nadine - Secondary Education (English), 651-999-5927
- Hung, Yun-Ting - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 651-999-5835
- Peterson-Kremer, Karen - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 651-999-5920
- Chu, Rose - Sec./Ed. Program Coordinator, Math Education
- Spies, Paul - Graduate Coord./Secondary Education (Social Studies), 651-999-5929
School of Urban Education Staff
- Burnett, James - Academic Advisor, 651-999-5922
- Antrop-González, René - Dean, 651-999-5959
- Fotsch, Eric - Director of Field Experience, 651-999-5925
- Khaled, Taslima - Director of Advising and Pre-Admissions, 651-999-5928
- Omboga, George - Coordinator of Accred/Assess/ & Rptg, 651-999-5937
- Sánchez, Guadalupe - Office Manager, 651-999-5924
- Wagner, Lavina - Office Admin. Specialist- Int., 651-999-5921
College of Liberal Arts Faculty and Staff
- Filner, Matthew - Social Studies Teaching, 651-793-1850
- Parks, Daryl - English Teaching, 651-793-1465
- Schulman, Barbara - Social Studies Teaching, 651-793-1420
- Colburn, Donna - Office Manager, 651-793-1332
College of Sciences Faculty and Staff
- Kaus, Cindy - Mathematics Teaching, 651-793-1425
- Sinville, Rondedrick - Life Science Teaching, 651-793-1388
- Kwallek, Janice - Office Manager, 651-793-1742