School of Education Student Success
Julie Marie Frye
M.S. Urban Educational Leadership
I selected IUPUI for this degree program, because I wanted to continue my journey as a school leader, specifically focusing on issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. I also know that IUPUI professors would give me individualized attention, and I knew there were opportunities for women on our campus.
Meet Julie MarieKathryn Rusnak (Katy)
Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies
I chose IUPUI for its critical educational programming and availability, and accommodations they have for working students.
Meet KatyEbonye MJ Crowe
Ph.D. Urban Education Studies/Master of Jurisprudence
I enjoy the small pockets of treasures in the city, where I can enjoy a nice bite to eat, live music, or a quiet space to commune or collaborate.
Meet EbonyeRenita Evans
Ph.D. Urban Education, minor in STEM and Special Education
I have lived in Indianapolis my whole life. There is no place I would rather be (except in the winter). My love for basketball and the Midwest made it easy to stay . . . and Long’s Donuts.
Meet RenitaAndrew Gatza
Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies at IUPUI and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education) at IUB
"I had the pleasure of working with some of the amazing IUPUI School of Education faculty in my former position as a secondary mathematics teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools. In working with Dr. Monica Medina and her secondary education students and hearing about the critical, cutting-edge nature of the then-new doctoral program in Urban Education Studies, I knew IUPUI was where I needed to be."
Meet AndrewMyron C. Duff, Jr.
Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies
"I have a very strong allegiance to the people and it is a very clean city. The reasonable cost of living allows one to live either in the city or the suburbs comfortably."
Meet MyronNick Pearce
Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs
I am thrilled that I have been able to engage with diverse research methods as a doctoral student, and am excited about the manuscripts I have submitted for potential publication.
Meet Nick
Tiffany S. Kyser
Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies - Alumna
"IUPUI has afforded me tremendous opportunities to learn, to deeply listen, and to lead via the rich experiences and guidance of the University’s faculty and staff."
Meet Tiffany