Kristin Lee Archives - NIU College of Education

Research partnership with Tetova gains steam toward writing, publication stage

February 2, 2026 Mark McGowan CAHE, enewsletter, Partnerships

A pair of collaborative research projects between the NIU College of Education and the University of Tetova are accelerating toward final analysis and writing this spring. One study focuses on trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices in North Macedonian schools while the other focuses

Mary Earick fueled by first Tetova visit, ready to advance longtime partnership

December 1, 2025 Mark McGowan CAHE, CI, enewsletter, Partnerships

One year after representatives from the University of Tetova visited DeKalb to nurture and advance the longtime partnership, an NIU delegation continued the discussions during a September trip to Macedonia. And, for new College of Education Dean Mary Earick, her first visit

CAHE students return from Bucerías trip with hearts of humanity, compassion

May 19, 2025 Mark McGowan CAHE, enewsletter, Engaged Learning, Student Success

During Kristin Lee’s 13 years as a bilingual special education teacher, she shepherded multiple high school groups on global trips. Her chance this spring to flip the script was not one she could pass up. “I’m a huge world traveler. I love