Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching | College of Education and Human Development

In the Department of Interdisciplinary, Learning, and Teaching, we believe that education occurs in many places—classrooms, communities, and beyond. As the largest department in the College of Education and Human Development, we adopt a bold and bespoke approach to teaching and learning, designed to support each student’s unique path, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to San Antonio, the state of Texas, and beyond.

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Langston Clark, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

langston.clark@utsa.edu

Why Study in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching?

82% of our graduates have jobs in academia and/or PK-12 education
Graduated 45 doctoral students in the last 8 years
A NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Education program

About Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Undergraduate Programs

We offer undergrad programs designed to prepare future teachers to be culturally efficacious agents of change in PK-12 education.

ILT Undergraduate Programs

instructors teaching in classroom with students

Graduate Programs

We offer advanced training in five areas including Special Education and Reading along with a Ph.D. for those interested in further developing as researchers. Check out these degrees and our certificates.

ILT Graduate Programs

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May 15, 2026

Clinical teaching experience prepares UT San Antonio student for a career in the classroom despite major life setback

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COMMENCEMENT 2026: After a life-threatening career accident, Annalise Velasquez returned to her second-grade classroom placement at Gillette Elementary and will continue teaching in Harlandale ISD after graduation.

May 14, 2026

Commencement Q&A with Haira Hernandez

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Building Foundations in Two Languages

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Faculty

Langston Clark, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Interim Department Chair, Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Iliana Alanis, Ph.D.

Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

María Guadalupe Arreguín, Ed.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Emily Bonner, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, Professor, Curriculum & Instruction (Math Education), Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Richard Boon, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Guadalupe Carmona-Dominguez, Ph.D.

Professor, Executive Director of ConTex, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Samuel DeJulio, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Interim Department Assistant Chair, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Uchenna Emenaha Miles, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Kathy Ewoldt, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Special Education, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Tiffany Farias-Sokoloski, Ph.D.

Professor of Instruction, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Ralph Gdovin, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Rosalind Horowitz, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Iffat Jabeen, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Crystal Kalinec-Craig, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Hyejeong Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

María Leija, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Cynthia Lima, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Yi-Fan Li, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Vittorio Marone, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Allegra Montemayor

Associate Professor of Practice, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Marissa Munoz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Bekisizwe Ndimande, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Araceli Ortiz, Ph.D.

Microsoft President’s Endowed Professor of Engineering Education, Director of Engineering Education Graduate Programs, Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Rica Ramirez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Yvette Regalado, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Ann Marie Ryan, Ph.D.

Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Rebecca Stortz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice, Director of the San Antonio Writing Project, Teacher-Consultant since 2006, New Jersey Writing Project of Texas, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching