Kelly Langley Cook

Kelly Langley Cook is a Lecturer and Director of Teacher Education in the Department of History at the University of Northern Colorado. She specializes in Modern American History and Queer History, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in secondary education. Her professional experience includes 20 years as a Colorado high school teacher, an Instructional Coach (2012-2019), and leadership roles in programs like the Hewit History Institute (Co-Director since 2019).

Education:

• B.A. in History Education, University of Northern Colorado
• M.A. in Modern American History, University of Northern Colorado

Research Focus: Dr. Cook's work emphasizes best practices in teacher education, leadership, and preventing burnout in educators. She actively engages in initiatives such as 'Gay History is History' and the Hewit History Institute, addressing topics like immigration history and curriculum development.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of the Sears-Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award (2023)
• DEI Fellow (2022–2023)
• Multiple grants, including the William E. Hewit Institute (2019) and the Bill of Rights Institute (2015)

Advising & Labs: Leads the Frontier Academy (2006–2014) and serves as a faculty sponsor for UBUNTU. Collaborates with organizations like PFLAG and the AVID program, demonstrating a commitment to educator support and community engagement.