Teacher Education Faculty and Staff

Boris Krichevsky (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education for Equity and Justice, at the College of Education and Human Sciences. His background (including being an immigrant-refugee) teaching experience, and research training mediates his growth, self-understanding, and motivation for education research and teacher preparation. 

Started teaching at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in Fall 2013.

Dr. Potter completes teaching, scholarship, and service connected with Special Education and Inclusive Practices and is the academic director and advisor for SETT (online pathway for nontraditional students). 

Dr. Kirstin Rossi joined the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2015. She is an associate professor within the Special Education and Inclusive Practices (SEIP) department. Within the SEIP department, she is the coordinator of the Unified Early Childhood program and teaches a variety of courses in the areas of special education, early childhood education, play and sensory pedagogy, English language learners, cultural diversity, and collaboration.

St. Clare Tomashek is a Department Assistant for the Teacher Education Program. They can answer questions about student teaching requirements, field experience placements, and criminal background checks.

I teach courses on methods, assessment, and technology. I started the LGBTQ+ Teacher Mentors organization in 2019 to create a social network connecting preservice and inservice teachers who identify as LGBTQ+. I taught science and mathematics in public-schools for twenty years, and I identify as a queer trans man.