EduGator Stories

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EduGator Stories

As one of the nation’s premier college’s of education, our network of over 30,000 alumni carry their influence far beyond the Norman Hall archways. The impact of their contributions are felt by millions, and helps both the college and university to achieve national and international recognition for the work in serving students and the world. The support of our alumni are helping the college show the world that the Gator Good — and the EduGator Good — is the Greater Good.

EduGator alum awarded for excellence in academic advising

Oct 30, 2025

UF alumnus honored with NACADA award for advising.

Recent College of Education graduate advocates for students with disabilities

Oct 22, 2025

Jóhanna Bjartmarsdóttir (BA ’25), an Icelandic student with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, has turned her challenges into a mission to improve education for students with disabilities. She is reshaping how schools support neurodivergent learners and advocating for more inclusive, accessible learning environments.

Tampa Retiree Believes Technology Inspires Learning

Aug 21, 2025

“I feel like we all have something to contribute, and we should do it.” — Helen Gilbart, BAE ’65, MEd ’67 Lifelong educator Helen Gilbart (BAE ’65, MEd ’67) may be a softspoken 82-year-old retiree, but she defies her peers’ stereotypes. This Kindle-sharing,...

Lawyer Honors Teachers With Gift to UF’s College of Education

Aug 21, 2025

“In my own experience, my public school teachers didn’t just get us through our classwork, they challenged us and inspired us.” — Michael Gengler Maybe it was the things he discovered during his years as a corporate lawyer – burrowing into the finer points of right...