Neil Mullen

Neil Mullen, MA, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Northeast Iowa Student Teaching Coordinator in the Department of Educational Foundations & Professional Experiences at the University of Northern Iowa's College of Education. Based remotely, he manages student teaching placements across Northeast Iowa and can be contacted at (319) 273-2202.

His professional focus centers on teacher education infrastructure, specifically designing and supervising clinical experiences that bridge pedagogical theory with classroom practice. Mullen develops partnerships with regional schools to ensure high-quality placements for pre-service teachers, emphasizing mentorship alignment and standards-based evaluation.

In his coordination role, Mullen provides direct support to student teachers during field experiences, troubleshoots placement challenges, and maintains communication between university supervisors and school-based mentors to strengthen teacher preparation pipelines across Northeast Iowa.