Ann Gansemer-Topf Named Director of Iowa State University School of Education and Frances S. and Arthur L. Wallace Professor in the College of Human Sciences

Ann Gansemer-Topf was recently named as the Director of Iowa State University School of Education and Frances S. and Arthur L. Wallace Professor in the College of Human Sciences. This announcement follows a comprehensive national search led by Martin Baker and Pelema Ellis.

A successful leader and nationally recognized scholar, Dr. Gansemer-Topf will oversee all facets of Iowa State’s nationally known School of Education. Robust undergraduate programs prepare hundreds of future teachers, master’s and Ph.D. programs educate leaders at all levels of the education system and high-impact research contributes to national conversations on education and improved student outcomes.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Loras College, a master’s degree in professional studies-higher education from Iowa State University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State University. Currently, she is the director of graduate education and a professor in Iowa State’s School of Education as well as a faculty affiliate in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. 

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