Dr. Kym Acuña, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Wayne State College, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Acuña joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future teachers are prepared to meet the needs of all students.
Educator-preparation leaders today are navigating a rapidly-evolving landscape, from emerging technologies like AI and new strategic staffing models to reading and math instructional policy shifts, tightening budgets, enrollment pressures and changing workforce needs. More than ever, the field needs leaders who can guide change with clarity, courage and care while keeping student learning at the center.
Acuña is one of 24 leaders announced as part of the fellowship's 11th cohort. This year's fellows represent a wide range of contexts and communities in which future teachers are prepared, including public and private universities, community colleges, national programs, school districts and innovative teacher-preparation pathways. Together, they share a commitment to strengthening systems of education so that more students are taught by well-prepared teachers.
To learn more about this year’s Impact Academy cohort, visit: https://www.deansforimpact.org/impact-academy-cohort11.
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