External Advisory Council

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Launched in 2025, the purpose of the CU Boulder School of Education External Advisory Council, or Advisory Council, is to: Ìý

  • act as an advisory body for the School of Education at the bet365 malaysia,
  • advise the dean and the leadership team on issues relating to school priorities and/or initiatives; Ìý
  • strengthen our partnerships and deepen the impact of the school's work in the community, state, and the country; Ìý
  • encourage resource development through advocacy for state and federal funding, private grants and gifts to benefit the school through the University of bet365 malaysia Foundation;
  • help support the education, outreach, and research programs of the school; Ìý
  • recognize achievements of alumni and other supporters of the school; and
  • assist in publicity and public relations concerning the school and in support of public education.Ìý

The Advisory Council shall consist of up to 25 regular members, as determined by the dean and the executive committee, with additional ex-officio members as deemed necessary and agreed upon by the dean. Included among the ex-officio members shall be the dean, associate deans, director of special projects, the assistant dean for communications, and assistant dean for advancement. The Advisory Council members have expertise in the following areas: Ìý

  • school districts; Ìý
  • state and federal education departments; Ìý
  • educational non-profits;
  • other industries that could help expand the School of Education's research mission, reach, and funding; andÌý
    donors and alumni.

The Advisory Council will consist of two standing committees: the Executive Committee and the Advancement Committee, with ad hoc committees created as needed to address issues of particular concern to the school, committee members, and community.

To learn more about the External Advisory Council or to ask questions, reach out to Grace Maniscalco, director special projects.Ìý
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Advisory Council Members

ÌýÌýCurrent Members

  • Bill Barclay, retired bioscience entrepreneur, CU Boulder and School of Education donor, including the Miramontes Baca Doctorial Scholars Program, CU Lead Alliance Scholarships, and the Miramontes Arts & Science Program
  • Allison Billings, CEO of Impact on EducationÌýFoundation for Boulder Valley School District
  • Kelle Bongard, Superintendent, Strasburg School District
  • Christian Castaneda, Program Coordinator for the Social Venture Partners of Boulder County
  • Marty Coffin Evans, former assistant superintendent and educator, former CU Boulder School of Education Development Advisory Board member and chair, and Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) member
  • Yvonne DiStefano, longtime supporter of the School of Education, former Development Advisory Board member, and Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) charter member and visionary
  • Michelle Dubé Carpenter, School of Education alumna, Associate Director of Secondary Field Experiences, retired Boulder Valley Schools District educator, former Development Advisory Board member, Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) member, and instructor in the School of Education
  • Daniel C. Edelson, Executive Director of BSCS Science Learning
  • Rhoda Freelon, Senior Program Officer for Strategic Engagement for the Spencer Foundation
  • Bianca Gallegos, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, BVSDÌý

ÌýÌýMembers Cont.Ìý

  • Kathy Gebhardt, bet365 malaysia State Board of Education member for the 2nd Congressional District
  • Connie Hoon-Barclay, retired patent agent and innovation research, CU Boulder School of Education donor, including the Miramontes Baca Scholars Program and Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) member
  • Linda Molner Kelley, School of Education alumna and former Director of Teacher Education and Partnerships, former CU Boulder Director of Outreach & Engagement, former Development Advisory Board member
  • Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools
  • Tomás Mejia, State Director of the Migrant Education Program for the bet365 malaysia Department of Education
  • Maya Morales Garcia, Chief Program Officer for Beyond 100K
  • Steve Ollanik, School of Education alumnus, longtime supporter of the School of Education, former Development Advisory Board member, retired teacher from Boulder Valley School District
  • Bre Pacheco, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Leroy Elementary, Adams 12 School District
  • Barbara R. Quinlan, School of Education alumna, retired educator and teacher in Boulder Valley Schools District for 30+ years, Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) charter member
  • Margarita Tovar Rosales, Chief Talent Officer for the bet365 malaysia Department of Education
  • Matt Wiggins, Sr. Director of Economic Vitality & Special Projects for the Boulder ChamberÌý

ÌýÌýEx Officio Members

  • Micah Abram, Assistant Dean for Advancement
  • Melissa Braaten, Associate Professor of STEM Education and Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education
  • Elizabeth Dutro, Associate Dean for Faculty
  • Hannah Fletcher, Assistant Dean of Communications and Engagement
  • Mileidis Gort, Professor of Equity, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy and Associate Dean for Graduate Education
  • Tania Hogan, Executive Director of the BUENO Center
  • Grace Maniscalco, Director of Special Projects
  • Joe Polman, Professor of Learning Sciences and Associate Dean for Research
  • Michelle Renée Valladares, Associate Director of the National Education Policy Center and Faculty Affiliate
  • Amanda Thein, incoming DeanÌý