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Valeria Rivera-Perez: Finding a Path in Special Education
May 26, 2026
Valeria Rivera-Perez chose Lehigh's College of Education for a simple reason: its reputation for academic rigor and its track record of producing elite, classroom-ready educators. However, what started as a focus on secondary biology quickly evolved into a dual passion.
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Valeria Rivera-Perez: Finding a Path in Special Education
Valeria Rivera-Perez chose Lehigh's College of Education for a simple reason: its reputation for academic rigor and its track record of producing elite, classroom-ready educators. However, what started as a focus on secondary biology quickly evolved into a dual passion.
Silva Honored with Cooperative Leadership Award
In a ceremony celebrating a career defined by bridge-building and educational excellence, Jack Silva, '09G Superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD), has been named the recipient of this year’s Cooperative Leadership Award.
Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates ‘You Can and You Will Make a Difference’
Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh’s 158th Spring Commencement Weekend.
Iacocca Hallways Showcase Local K-12 Artists
For Liz Sims, a doctoral student in the COE's Educational Leadership program, the blank walls of Iacocca Hall provided inspiration. Sims, who teaches art full-time at Valley Forge Elementary, recognized an opportunity to bridge the gap between the COE’s graduate training and the creative energy of local K-12 classrooms.
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Dissertation Defense: Marsha Ariol
Dissertation Defense: Amanda Weir
Dissertation Defense: Sean Morse
Dissertation Defense: Lauren Biegley
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