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For doctoral student Sarah Kaufman, supporting students means looking at the whole child. As a PhD student in School Psychology at the UW College of Education, her work spans from early childhood to adolescence, helping young people build the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Through her research on self-regulation in preschool classrooms, Kaufman is working to equip educators with meaningful, practical tools that support every learner from the very beginning.

For doctoral student Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, teaching is a collaborative process. At the UW College of Education, she encourages students to share their experiences, question assumptions, and explore how education systems work around the world. Her research also examines the history of school dress codes and how policies can affect students’ access to the classroom.

College of Education alumnus Dr. James Meadows (PhD, '03, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies) has received the 2026 James A. Kelly Award for Advancing Accomplished Teaching from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The national award recognizes his decades of leadership advancing educator quality, expanding National Board Certification and strengthening pathways into the teaching profession.