Daniel G. DeCelles

Daniel G. DeCelles is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Teacher Education at the College of Education, University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He oversees programs like the Mentor Teacher Endorsement Program (MTEP), Educator Preparation Innovation Council (EPIC), and UCCS Teacher Summer Camp, while teaching courses in arts-integrated learning, secondary literacy, and mentor teacher development.

Education:

• BA in Classical Civilization/English/Philosophy, University of Richmond
• MAT in Secondary English, Brown University
• MA in ESL Education & Cross-Cultural Studies, Brown University
• PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, Boston College

His research focuses on urban educator preparation, mentorship frameworks, and experiential learning strategies. He specializes in positive classroom management and curriculum innovation for secondary education.

Leadership Roles:

• Director of Teacher Education
• Coordinator for Accelerating Careers in Teaching (ACT)
• Lead for Teacher Summer Camp initiatives