The University of Washington Tacoma School of Education offers programs that help you start or advance your career in the education field. Whether you are aspiring to be a first-time teacher, looking to advance your career, or preparing for a high-level leadership role, UW Tacoma is ready to meet you where you are in life and guide you to the best path forward. Not sure where to start? Select a pathway below to find your options.

About the School of Education

Rachel Endo, Dean and Professor

Julia Aguirre, Professor

Kathy Beaudoin, Associate Professor

K. Kawena Begay, Assistant Professor

Gordon Brobbey, Assistant Professor

Laura Feuerborn, Professor

Kurt D. Hatch, Educational Administration Program Director

Chris Knaus, Professor

Belinda Louie, Professor

Robert McGregor, Professor of Practice

Robin Starr Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn, Ed.D. Director & Associate Professor

José Rios, Associate Professor

M. Billye Sankofa Waters, Assistant Professor

Matthew Weinstein, Professor

Diane Kinder, Professor Emeritus (Retired)

Ginger MacDonald, Professor Emeritus (Retired)

Marcy Stein, Professor Emeritus (Retired)

Keshia Korman (In Memoriam)

Welcome message from Dean Endo

"Welcome to the School of Education at the University of Washington Tacoma! Established in 1992, the Education Program has evolved into a dynamic professional and scholarly community that is now at the forefront of transforming twenty-first-century organizations and schools. We attained full-fledged school status in 2016, which positioned our new School of Education to continue an upward trajectory as a national leader in educational equity, excellence, and innovation." Keep reading...

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School of Education Partners with Highline College for Pathway to Master's Degree

A new partnership with Highline College is attracting early interest. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary Education (EE) degrees can now apply to the Master of Education for Practicing Educators (MEd) program at UW Tacoma.

March 2, 2026
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Knaus recognized by National Association for Multicultural Education
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Dr. Christopher Knaus was honored by the National Association for Multicultural Education at their national conference with the 2025 Carl A. Grant Research Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to advancing our knowledge of multicultural education through research.

November 10, 2025
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What do our alumni say?

Master of Education alumnus, Claire Bowlby, talks about her student teaching experience and how UW Tacoma School of Education faculty and staff are focused on your success.