About

Chair's Welcome

Jamie Colwell

Welcome to the Department of Teaching & Learning in the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies! We offer initial teacher licensure programs in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, and the MonarchTeach program, which provides mathematics and science undergraduate majors a path to teacher licensure. Additionally, we offer graduate licensed teacher programs to support PreK-12 licensed teachers and to prepare reading specialists and mathematics specialists, as well as a rigorous Ph.D. program in Curriculum & Instruction.

Our department houses nationally and internationally renowned faculty engaged in research, teaching, and service across PreK-12 education. Click through our faculty directory to learn more about their exciting work. Even a quick browse highlights the substantial commitment T&L faculty share in preparing future teachers, supporting current teachers, and advancing knowledge and powerful initiatives across PreK-12 education.

Please explore the Teaching & Learning department website for more information about our department, programs, certificate, and course offerings. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jamie Colwell
Department Chair, Teaching & Learning