The CTLL was launched in the Fall of 2021 with input from faculty across campus. We provide services for all work related to improving meaningful and relevant learning experiences for all CSU Pueblo students. Our partnerships extend across the CSU system and in partnership with colleagues at K16 institutions across the United States.

Our Vision, Mission, and Value statements shared below were updated in Spring of 2024. We appreciate contributions from the following individuals to the statements: Denise Henry, Dr. Yvonne Montoya, Dr. David Volk, and Dr. Karen Yescavage.

Vision

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership at Colorado State University Pueblo is a leader in teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education. We are an integral part of CSU Pueblo student success and are leaders in:

Driving innovation through scholarly teaching and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Providing meaningful, relevant learning experiences

Honoring faculty and students’ individual needs, strengths, experiences, and identities

Mission

We inspire and enable innovative, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences for all CSU Pueblo students through professional learning collaborations with campus and community partners and through the advancement of scholarly teaching activities.

Values

Objective Opportunities for Learning

Inclusive Excellence: We are committed to fostering an environment where all voices are valued, and every individual has access to the resources and support necessary to achieve academic success. Our programs and services strive to eliminate barriers and promote fairness in education.

Personal Relevance: We value and integrate diverse perspectives and experiences in our teaching practices, ensuring that our approach is reflective of the communities we serve.

Humility

Lifelong Learning: We recognize that education is a continuous journey. We approach our work with humility, understanding that there is always more to learn from our students, colleagues, and the broader academic community.

Reflective Practice: We encourage self-reflection and critical thinking among educators, promoting a culture where admitting limitations and seeking growth are seen as strengths.

Evidence-Based Practices

Research-Informed Methods: We prioritize the use of evidence-based practices in our teaching and learning strategies, ensuring that our methods are informed by research and institutional data.

Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to assessing and refining our approaches based on data and feedback, ensuring that our practices remain relevant and effective in enhancing student learning outcomes.

Innovation

Creative Solutions: We champion revolutionary practices to enhance learning experiences, inclusion, and outcomes.

Forward-Thinking Leadership: We strive to be leaders in educational innovation, anticipating and adapting to the evolving needs of our students.

Meet the CTLL
Professional Learning Team!

Denise Henry, MAEd

Director, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership

With over two decades of experience in K-16 education, I've had the privilege of serving as a classroom teacher, school district math coordinator, county office of education technology director, and global games-based learning software teacher trainer. Since 2000, I've dedicated my time to supporting underserved K-16 students and their families through innovative academic and community programs. At CSU Pueblo, I design, facilitate, and support innovative teaching, learning, and assessment methods.

Connect With Me
In Person: LARC 206
eMail: denise.henry@csupueblo.edu
Txt: ‪(719) 428-1399‬
YouTube
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The CTLL is grateful to our volunteer faculty partner who contribute their experience and expertise to support professional learning.

Emily Mulvihill, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor
Principal Licensure

Emily has worked in the field of education since 2007 and has taught all levels of students at the K-12 and higher education level. She currently works as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, running the educational leadership graduate licensure program. Emily began her career as a K-5 elementary school teacher before transitioning to teaching middle and high school English. She has also developed curriculum, presented at national conferences and is certified in elementary education, as a middle and high school English teacher, gifted teacher, special education teacher, AP English teacher, early childhood preschool director and school principal.

Following her classroom career, Emily served as a national professional development training specialist, consulting and advising teachers, and then as an assistant principal and school principal. Emily has experience in traditional brick and mortar schools, blended schools and online/digital schools. She holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology and education, two Master's degrees, one in learning and technology and another in educational leadership, and holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Christi Sperber

Science Learning Center (SLC) Coordinator
MAPS Outreach Specialist
Adjunct Chemistry Lecturer

With a masterful ability to translate theory into practice, Christi develops highly effective teaching and learning methods. She is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all learners and relationship-rich learning environments.

Christi uses research-informed, barrier-reducing teaching strategies to enhance engagement, belonging, and academic success for her students.

She actively explores the use of AI to create learning resources in her classes. Her innovative work with notetaking guides transforms lecture-based classes into an active learning space. Her Blackboard course shells shre materials that engage the wide range of learners in her classrooms. Christi also facilitates lessons that teach students how to learn, an essential skill for college students at any level.

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