Joan Coll Pons

Joan Coll Pons is an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he teaches in education programs while maintaining active leadership roles in the school system. He currently serves as Director of IES Biel Martí, a position he has held for 4 years, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic instruction and educational administration.

His professional background includes extensive experience across the educational spectrum:

• Graduate in Psychology and EGB Teacher
• Primary Education teacher at multiple schools in Es Mercadal (Sant Francesc de Ferreries, S'Auba, Cala Ratjada, Fornells and Verge del Toro)
• Counselor at secondary schools IES Cap de Llevant and IES Biel Martí
• Director of CEIP de Fornells (10 years)
• Head of Studies of CEIP Verge del Toro d'Es Mercadal (1 year)
• Director of IES Cap de Llevant (7 years)
• Former Territorial Delegate for Education in Menorca (2007-2011)

At UIB, Professor Coll Pons specializes in practical teacher education, teaching Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Psychopedagogical Bases of Special Education. His current teaching load for 2025-26 includes Pràctiques I, II, and III for the Double Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education in Menorca, reflecting his focus on hands-on teacher preparation. His instructional approach integrates his extensive school leadership experience with academic theory.

His research interests center on the practical application of educational psychology, special education methodologies, and teacher development strategies. He has also contributed to the Open University for Seniors (UOM), demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning initiatives beyond traditional academic settings.

As an Adjunct Professor, Coll Pons represents the valuable connection between academic theory and practical educational leadership, bringing real-world school administration experience into the university classroom while maintaining active involvement in shaping educational policy and practice.