Cd'A woman named UI interim dean

University of Idaho named Julie Amador interim dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Amador will transition into this role immediately. 

Amador came to University of Idaho in 2012, after serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University. She currently serves as associate dean for research and faculty development in the college and as director of the Region 1 Idaho Regional Mathematics Center. 

She has called Coeur d'Alene home since 2012, is a member of Rotary, serves on the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber board and sits on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations.

Amador will fill the position vacated by Brooke Blevins, who was appointed interim provost and executive vice president earlier this month.  

“Julie is a respected scholar, a collaborative leader and a trusted colleague who cares deeply about our students, staff and faculty. Her understanding of EHHS, commitment to our mission and ability to bring people together make her exceptionally well suited to lead the college during this transition,” Blevins said.  

Amador earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from California State University, Fresno, a master’s degree in educational leadership and a doctorate in curriculum, teaching and learning with an emphasis in mathematics education from the University of Nevada.