Associate Director of Clinical Teacher Education
University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Tucker currently serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Teacher Education at the University of Colorado Denver supporting graduate and undergraduate preservice teachers, as well as grow-your-own concurrent enrollment pipelines for high schoolers. She developed and facilitates the Clinical Teacher Certificate program, which allows veteran teachers to obtain a Mentor Endorsement through the Colorado Department of Education. Dr. Tucker also co-leads NxtGEN, a pathway to teaching that provides paid internships for teachers of color and first generation college students. NxtGEN was recently named one of seven exemplary teacher preparation programs in the U.S. by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Prior to coming to CU Denver, Jody was a teacher, instructional coach, peer evaluator, and district leader. She most recently served as Induction Coordinator for Jeffco Public Schools, overseeing the onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of approximately 600 teachers per year.
Friday, February 16, 2024
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM MST