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.
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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
- RB-Banks, Yvonne - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed
- Bryant, Larry -- Urban Education, 612-659-7122
- Fagundes, Rosa - Early Childhood/ESL/ELED, 612-659-7131
- Haley, Nadine - Department Chair/ Secondary English Education, 612-659-7127
- Hung, Yun-Ting - Early Childhood/Elementary Ed, 612-659-7135
- Spies, Paul - Secondary Education (Social Studies), 612-659-7129
- Sapna Thapa, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 612-659-7141
School of Urban Education Staff
- Jon Dalager, Interim Dean, 612-659-7140
- Bari, Mohammed, Academic Advisor, 612-659-7139
- Fotsch, Eric - Director of Field Experience, 612-659-7125
- Omboga, George - Coordinator of Accred/Assess/ & Rptg, 612-659-7133
- Sánchez, Guadalupe - Office Manager, 612-659-7124
- Wagner, Lavina - Office Admin. Specialist- Int., 612-659-7120
College of Liberal Arts Faculty and Staff
- Exley, Nina - Social Studies Teaching, 651-793-1420
- Filner, Matthew - Social Studies Teaching, 651-793-1850
- Parks, Daryl - English Teaching, 651-793-1465
- Williams, Mary - Office Manager, 651-793-1922
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