Emily Ky is proving that the future of technology isn't just about writing efficient code—it’s about understanding how humans process information. A junior majoring in Computer Science, Ky decided to pair her technical major with Learning Sciences coursework through the College of Education. This unique intersection allows her to bridge software development with cognitive psychology and instructional design.
A Fulbright Scholar from Kashmir, Pakistan), Subhah Khan’s journey to educational technology began with a rich, interdisciplinary background that bridges economics, political science, and anthropology. It was during her undergraduate years that she discovered a quiet but persistent passion for the transformative power of education. From designing curricula on environmental conservation to researching learning analytics, Khan realized how deeply pedagogy impacts real-world equity.
Now pursuing her M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, she has found a program that channels her drive for systemic change.
While most students in the 4+1 Accelerated Master’s program begin their transition in their sophomore year, Sarah McDermott took a unique path, jumping in during her junior year. Now in her first year as a graduate student, she is fast-tracking her way to the classroom, proving that the program’s flexibility is one of its greatest strengths.
For Lauren Tillstrom Biegley, the decision to pursue a doctoral degree was rooted in a desire to bridge the gap between research-based theory and the realities of K-12 schools. After years spent in elementary classrooms, she was looking for more than academics; she wanted a partner in progress.
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.
The College of Education is offering three new courses for Summer Session 1 (May 26 - July 3) on Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning. Each course tackles one of three aspects of this emerging technology: Opportunities, the Toolset, and Crisis. The courses are online asynchronous with opportunities for students to meet synchronously with instructors or teaching assistants.
New initiative offers 15% tuition discount on master's degree programs in five high-need certification areas beginning Summer 2026
Expand your career options with an advanced degree in Teaching, Learning, & Technology or Special Education, or enroll in our Learning Sciences minor and design innovative, hands-on solutions for learning in a rapidly changing world.
Join Tom Hammond, an associate professor in the Teaching, Learning, and Technology, for the launch of a special Mountain Talk Education Miniseries on Thursday, February 26 at 7-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The title for Hammond's talk is AI Literacy Must Be a Critical Literacy: Why, How, and How Not to Do It.
Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Brook Sawyer shares the challenges facing education and outlines a path forward—including two COE-sponsored events scheduled for this week.