“As an educator, I care deeply about supporting the success of my students in and out of the classroom. I had the opportunity to study abroad during my graduate work, where I learned firsthand what challenges and joys come with being immersed in a new culture”.
– Diane Codding
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Theory and Practice
School of Education
University at Albany, SUNY
As an assistant professor and educator, Diane knows the importance of supporting her students and the impact she can have on them. She has just joined the University of Albany faculty, bringing an extensive educational background in teaching education as well as professional development. Her main objective is to change education through antiracist praxis, equity-focused pedagogy, and community-engaged scholarship. Her extensive background in teaching has enabled her to see the change with her very own eyes. Diane mainly focuses on participatory and design-based methodologies, Interdisciplinary collaborations, and community-engaged scholarship. Her work has even been supported by the National Science Foundation and other institutions such as the University of Delaware.
Diane got her bachelor’s in English and Religion at McMurry University and obtained her Master’s in Secondary Teaching at Wilmington University. Apart from her master’s in Secondary teaching, she got another in Theological Studies at Emory University. Finally, she has a Doctorate in Sociocultural and Community-Based Approaches in Education at the University of Delaware.
Recently, Diane has joined the iCEP Academy as an educator herself. Diane knows the importance of supporting her students, especially international students, as she has firsthand experience having studied abroad.
What inspired you to join the iCEP Academy, and how do you hope it will shape your work with international students?
As a new faculty member, I want to be sure I am fully prepared to support all of my students–including international students. I want to be a part of the Advisory Academy to help ensure that all faculty are prepared and that international students across campus are getting the support that they need.
How has the iCEP experience so far inspired you or reinforced your passion for supporting international students?
“ICEP has inspired me to be more intentional in my work with international students and to always look for areas where I can improve.
What advice would you give to others thinking about joining the iCEP Academy?
“It is good training that is well worth your time! You may think you “already know” how to work with international students, but the iCEP academy provides new strategies and highlights areas where we can all do better.”
Diane’s dedication to education and growth exemplifies the impact one can have on their students. She is dedicated to improving her ability to support her students by ensuring they feel acknowledged and cared for.
About the Author
Marely Esperanza Pina
Marely is an English Literature major at Lake Forest College and the 2025 Fall Intern at ICAway. She brings a passion for storytelling and analysis to her writing. Marely has also played the flute for more than 12 years, a pursuit that fuels her creativity.
