/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:54:51 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/alumni-spotlight-l-danielle-roberts-dahm.aspxDanie shares her leap of faith, full-circle story, and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.Kiley MallardThu, 09 May 2024 07:21:36 Alumni Spotlight: L. Danielle “Danie” Roberts-Dahm, PhD | A Career She Never Imagined (Because It Didn’t Exist!)Danie shares her leap of faith, full-circle story, and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.Danielle Roberts-Dahm Portrait/education/blog/2024/alumni-spotlight-l-danielle-roberts-dahm.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,UMatter/education/blog/2024/winners-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:56:25 Announcing recipients of the 2024 USF College of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.winners of the 2024 college of education distinguished alumni awards/education/blog/2024/winners-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News/education/blog/2024/education-in-action-2024.aspxEducation in Action is a seminal event for the USF College of Education (COEDU). It connects a diverse group of stakeholders from across the Tampa Bay region to explore critical issues facing the education profession. This year's event was a full day of networking and learning focused on “Celebrating and Innovating” that included a college expo, luncheon with engaging presentations, and special sessions for students and faculty.Communications and MarketingTue, 05 Mar 2024 14:19:46 Education in Action 2024 Event Focused on Innovation at USF’s College of EducationEducation in Action is a seminal event for the USF College of Education (COEDU). It connects a diverse group of stakeholders from across the Tampa Bay region to explore critical issues facing the education profession. This year's event was a full day of networking and learning focused on “Celebrating and Innovating” that included a college expo, luncheon with engaging presentations, and special sessions for students and faculty.Education in Action keynote speaker on stage/education/blog/2024/education-in-action-2024.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementEducation in Action/education/blog/2024/nominations-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxAlumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 20, 2024.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:51:17 Nominations are now open for the 51���� (USF) College of Education's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards program.Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 20, 2024.College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards Graphic/education/blog/2024/nominations-distinguished-alumni-awards-2024.aspxAlumni and FriendsAwards and Honors,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Honors and Awards/education/blog/2023/alumni-award-recipient-empowered-students.aspxBorn into a lineage of ambition and academic excellence, Paulette C. Walker’s dreams were fueled by the legacy of her parents and grandparents. A third-generation college student – rare for a Black person growing up in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s – Paulette was the child of a teacher, Helen, and an engineer, Otis.Jessica Martinez, USF Advancement Communications and MarketingThu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Alumni Award recipient empowered students, colleagues, friendsBorn into a lineage of ambition and academic excellence, Paulette C. Walker’s dreams were fueled by the legacy of her parents and grandparents. A third-generation college student – rare for a Black person growing up in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s – Paulette was the child of a teacher, Helen, and an engineer, Otis.Group photo, Paulette with award/education/blog/2023/alumni-award-recipient-empowered-students.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight/education/blog/2023/vicechairelected.aspxAt Tuesday’s School Board meeting the board voted in a new chair and vice chair. Karen Perez was unanimously voted in as School Board chair and Jessica Vaughn was unanimously voted in as vice-chair.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 College of Education Alumni elected Hillsborough County School Board Vice ChairAt Tuesday’s School Board meeting the board voted in a new chair and vice chair. Karen Perez was unanimously voted in as School Board chair and Jessica Vaughn was unanimously voted in as vice-chair.51����: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/vicechairelected.aspxAlumni and Friends/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-extra-yard-for-teachers-week.aspxUSF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.Kiley Mallard, Advancement Communications and MarketingWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers WeekUSF College of Education Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week. From The Big Day to game day shoutouts, USF shows appreciation for area educators.Nicolette Barone with her students and Rocky/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-extra-yard-for-teachers-week.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Events,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/blog/2023/learnandserve911.aspxThis week, we remember the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. For our USF College of Education alumni, Dr. Kristy Verdi PhD with the non-profit Learn and Serve Tampa, this day is a day to do good and give back to the community in their efforts to transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good.Sam Del ValleTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 College of Education alumna gives back and helps honor and memorialize victims on 9/11This week, we remember the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. For our USF College of Education alumni, Dr. Kristy Verdi PhD with the non-profit Learn and Serve Tampa, this day is a day to do good and give back to the community in their efforts to transform the anniversary of 9/11 into a day of doing good.51����: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/learnandserve911.aspxAlumni and Friends/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-announces-recipients-of-2023-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxThe 51���� (USF) College of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards.Communications and MarketingMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education announces recipients of 2023 Distinguished Alumni AwardsThe 51���� (USF) College of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards.2023 Alumni Awards Graphic/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-announces-recipients-of-2023-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and FriendsAwards and Honors,Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2023/meet-the-dean-reception-aera.aspxUSF College of Education Bulls attending the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference gathered for a social networking event at Pizano’s Pizza in Chicago. As part of the conference week, alumni, doctoral students and faculty enjoyed engaging in academic and professional conversation and having the opportunity to meet Dean Rolle.Kathleen RogersTue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Meet the Dean reception at the AERA conferenceUSF College of Education Bulls attending the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference gathered for a social networking event at Pizano’s Pizza in Chicago. As part of the conference week, alumni, doctoral students and faculty enjoyed engaging in academic and professional conversation and having the opportunity to meet Dean Rolle.AERA Meet the Dean Graphic/education/blog/2023/meet-the-dean-reception-aera.aspxAlumni and FriendsConferences,Events/education/blog/2023/nominations-now-open-for-college-of-education-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxNominations are now open for the USF College of Education's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Nomination Deadline has been Extended for College of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsNominations are now open for the USF College of Education's 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards.Distinguished Alumni Awards Graphic/education/blog/2023/nominations-now-open-for-college-of-education-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 USF College of Education Alumni Society celebrates recent graduates and new teachers with Welcome to Teaching gift basketsDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.gift basket/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementAlumni Spotlight/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Honoring Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman, the former Director of SCATTDr. Joyce Burick Swarzman was known for her passion, excitement and love of teaching. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75, Dr. Swarzman passed away, but she will always be remembered for her amazing spirit.Dr. Joyce Swarzman Memorial Graphic/education/blog/2023/honoring-dr-joyce-burick-swarzman-the-former-director-of-scatt.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Faculty and Staff/education/blog/2022/usf-alumnni-and-adjunct-named-principal-of-year.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF College of Education alumni and adjunct named principal of the yearCOEDU building/education/blog/2022/usf-alumnni-and-adjunct-named-principal-of-year.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community Engagementhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gus-stavrosThe 51���� pays tribute to Gus Stavros who passed away recently. Mr. Stavros was a transformational leader who helped guide USF, particularly the College of Education through its period of tremendous growth and increase in stature, both in the community and throughout the country.External ArticleFri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 A Tribute to Gus StavrosThe 51���� pays tribute to Gus Stavros who passed away recently. Mr. Stavros was a transformational leader who helped guide USF, particularly the College of Education through its period of tremendous growth and increase in stature, both in the community and throughout the country.Gus Stavros Portrait Photographhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gus-stavrosAlumni and Friends,Centers and Institutes,Community EngagementGus A. Stavros Center/education/blog/2022/usf-college-of-education-announces-2022-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxThe USF College of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 USF College of Education announces recipients of 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsThe USF College of Education is proud to announce the recipients of the College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.EDU Alumni Award recipients/education/blog/2022/usf-college-of-education-announces-2022-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards,Honors and Awards,Pinellas County Schools/education/blog/2022/usf-education-graduates-named-teacher-of-the-year-partner-districts.aspxTwo graduates of the USF College of Education were recently named teacher of the year in the university’s partner school districts, and several others were nominated for the district-wide awards program.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 College of Education graduates named Teacher of the Year in partner school districtsTwo graduates of the USF College of Education were recently named teacher of the year in the university’s partner school districts, and several others were nominated for the district-wide awards program.USF graduates recognized as Teacher of the Year in partner districts/education/blog/2022/usf-education-graduates-named-teacher-of-the-year-partner-districts.aspxAlumni and FriendsHillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County/education/blog/2022/edu-distinguished-alumni-awards-nominations-now-open.aspxNominations are now open for the USF College of Education's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Nominations Now Open for College of Education Distinguished Alumni AwardsNominations are now open for the USF College of Education's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards program. Alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three USF campuses for these prestigious awards.Distinguished Alumni Awards banner/education/blog/2022/edu-distinguished-alumni-awards-nominations-now-open.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2021/usf-joins-elevated-challenge.aspxThe USF College of Education has joined eight other 51���� colleges and universities for the ElevateED Challenge—a week-long donor participation competition aimed at raising money in support of education.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education joins state-wide ElevatED Giving ChallengeThe USF College of Education has joined eight other 51���� colleges and universities for the ElevateED Challenge—a week-long donor participation competition aimed at raising money in support of education.ElevatED Challenge logo/education/blog/2021/usf-joins-elevated-challenge.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsGiving/education/blog/2021/anjum-shah.aspxFrom the start of her journey in USF's EdD in Educational Program Development, Anjum Shah made it her goal to create an ethics curriculum for dental hygiene programs, to help others prepare for handling sensitive issues within the profession.Jessenia RiveraTue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Anjum Shah, EdDFrom the start of her journey in USF's EdD in Educational Program Development, Anjum Shah made it her goal to create an ethics curriculum for dental hygiene programs, to help others prepare for handling sensitive issues within the profession.Anjum Shah/education/blog/2021/anjum-shah.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Educational Program Development,Student Spotlight/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxA $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.External ArticleThu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 USF receives $1.2 million gift to expand assistance to students with intellectual disabilitiesA $1.2 million gift from Andrew and Eileen Hafer will benefit UMatter, an innovative, inclusive postsecondary education program in the USF College of Education created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.UMatter students and project team at USF St. Petersburg/news/2021/usf-receives-1-million-gift-to-expand-assistance-students-with-intellectual-disabilities.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsExceptional Student Education,Giving,St. Petersburg campus,UMatter/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxTo show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.External ArticleMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Join us for USF's Extra Yard for Teachers Celebration on Sept. 18To show our appreciation for the difference you make in the lives of many, we're offering all educators discounted USF Football tickets and an invite to a pre-game tailgate to celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers Week, an annual salute to teachers supported by the College Football Playoff Foundation and its partners.Extra Yard for Teachers with USF Football/education/about-us/news/2021/extra-yard-for-teachers-usf-football-2021.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Community EngagementEvents,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County/education/blog/2021/alumna-named-2022-florida-teacher-of-the-year.aspxUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the 51���� 2022 Teacher of the Year by the 51���� Department of Education. Painter is a fifth-grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, Fla.Elizabeth EngasserThu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter named 51���� 2022 Teacher of the YearUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the 51���� 2022 Teacher of the Year by the 51���� Department of Education. Painter is a fifth-grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, Fla.Sarah Ann Painter headshot/education/blog/2021/alumna-named-2022-florida-teacher-of-the-year.aspxAlumni and FriendsAwards and Honors,Elementary Education,51���� Department of Education,Pinellas County Schools/education/blog/2021/alumnus-receives-cox-educator-hero-award.aspxCollege of Education alumnus and former USF Noyce Scholar Christopher Brunelle received the Cox Educator Hero Award, an award presented to teachers who demonstrate dedication to the teaching profession and go above and beyond for their students.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 College of Education alumnus earns Cox Education Hero AwardCollege of Education alumnus and former USF Noyce Scholar Christopher Brunelle received the Cox Educator Hero Award, an award presented to teachers who demonstrate dedication to the teaching profession and go above and beyond for their students.Christopher Brunelle/education/blog/2021/alumnus-receives-cox-educator-hero-award.aspxAlumni and FriendsGraduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Science Education/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Jessenia RiveraWed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Suzette KellyEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Suzette Kelly/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Early Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,International/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Jessenia RiveraWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Edna Jones MillerA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Edna Jones Miller headshot/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Higher Education and Student Affairs/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-lashawn-frost.aspxUSF Alumna LaShawn Frost entered the education profession after being inspired through volunteer work at a Sarasota County teen parent program. Since then, she's advanced her career into impactful leadership roles and serves as principal at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Fla.Jessenia RiveraWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: LaShawn FrostUSF Alumna LaShawn Frost entered the education profession after being inspired through volunteer work at a Sarasota County teen parent program. Since then, she's advanced her career into impactful leadership roles and serves as principal at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Fla.LaShawn Frost/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-lashawn-frost.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Educational Leadership,Sarasota County Schools,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxTroy Sadler, PhD `03, has dedicated his career to helping prepare the next generation of science educators to provide high-quality instruction to their students.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Troy SadlerTroy Sadler, PhD `03, has dedicated his career to helping prepare the next generation of science educators to provide high-quality instruction to their students.Troy Sadler/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Science Education/education/blog/2021/distinguished-alumni-awards-2021.aspxEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates. Recipients are selected by a committee of College of Education faculty, staff and administrators from nominations submitted by the USF community.Rocky D. BullWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education announces recipients of 2021 Distinguished Alumni AwardsEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates. Recipients are selected by a committee of College of Education faculty, staff and administrators from nominations submitted by the USF community.USF College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award recipients 2021/education/blog/2021/distinguished-alumni-awards-2021.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxSince graduating, USF alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at USF.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mellissa Alonso-TestonSince graduating, USF alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at USF.Mellissa Alonso-Teston/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Elementary Education,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/distinguished-alumni-award-nominations.aspxNominations are now open for the 51���� (USF) College of Education's Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2020-21 school year.USF College of EducationWed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 Nominations Now Open for College of Education Alumni AwardsNominations are now open for the 51���� (USF) College of Education's Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2020-21 school year.College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2021/distinguished-alumni-award-nominations.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The USF graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Julia GenkingerJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The USF graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Julia Genkinger/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeCommencement,English Education,Graduation with Distinction,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Jessenia RiveraTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Linda MoralesAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Linda Morales/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Special Education,Student Spotlight/education/about-us/news/2020/students-receiving-full-time-teaching-offers-hillsborough-schools.aspxEighty-one students graduating from the USF College of Education’s teacher preparation programs this semester have received full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools.External ArticleFri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 81 College of Education students receive full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public SchoolsEighty-one students graduating from the USF College of Education’s teacher preparation programs this semester have received full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools.USF graduates standing outside Sessums Elementary/education/about-us/news/2020/students-receiving-full-time-teaching-offers-hillsborough-schools.aspxAcademics,Alumni and Friends,College of Education NewsCommencement,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/about-us/news/2020/2020-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.External ArticleTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 USF College of Education announces recipients of 2020 Distinguished Alumni AwardsEach year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients/education/about-us/news/2020/2020-distinguished-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards,Educational Leadership,Elementary Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Interdisciplinary Education/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-francesca-perrone-britt.aspxWith a lifelong desire to become a teacher, USF alumna Francesca Perrone-Britt eventually found her passion in working with elementary-aged students. Today, the soon to be three-time graduate of the university teaches at a school less than 10 minutes from USF’s Tampa campus, and the achievements she’s made so far in her career led her to become the 2020 recipient of the College of Education’s Young Educator Alumni Award.Jessenia RiveraTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Francesca Perrone-BrittWith a lifelong desire to become a teacher, USF alumna Francesca Perrone-Britt eventually found her passion in working with elementary-aged students. Today, the soon to be three-time graduate of the university teaches at a school less than 10 minutes from USF’s Tampa campus, and the achievements she’s made so far in her career led her to become the 2020 recipient of the College of Education’s Young Educator Alumni Award.Francesca Perrone-Britt teaching at Mort Elementary/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-francesca-perrone-britt.aspxAlumni and FriendsDistinguished Alumni Awards,Elementary Education,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Leadership/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mona JainDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Mona Jain with family/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Giving,Graduate Studies,Interdisciplinary Education/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-sara-kay-bonti.aspxAfter spending more than two decades serving in the classroom as an English teacher, USF alumna Sara-Kay Bonti moved into a school leadership role to help support other educators in the field.Jessenia RiveraTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Sara-Kay BontiAfter spending more than two decades serving in the classroom as an English teacher, USF alumna Sara-Kay Bonti moved into a school leadership role to help support other educators in the field.Sara-Kay Bonti headshot/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-sara-kay-bonti.aspxAlumni and FriendsCommunity Partnerships,Distinguished Alumni Awards,English Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools/education/about-us/news/2020/alumna-teaching-in-italy-coronavirus-pandemic.aspxMalina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn’t sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Alumna adapts to rapid changes in education while teaching in Italy during COVID-19 pandemicMalina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn’t sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.USF Alumna Malina Pakulak in a classroom/education/about-us/news/2020/alumna-teaching-in-italy-coronavirus-pandemic.aspxAlumni and FriendsCOVID-19,Elementary Education/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Heather AgazziAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Heather Agazzi/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2019/alumni-award-nominations-2019.aspxEach year, the College of Education is proud to present three alumni awards to recognize the outstanding achievements of graduates who have made a positive impact in the field of education.External ArticleThu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Nominations Now Open for College of Education Alumni AwardsEach year, the College of Education is proud to present three alumni awards to recognize the outstanding achievements of graduates who have made a positive impact in the field of education.USF College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2019/alumni-award-nominations-2019.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-wlp-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxCollege of Education alumna Doretha Edgecomb received the USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award during the program’s Fall Symposium.External ArticleThu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Alumna receives USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy 2019 Lifetime Achievement AwardCollege of Education alumna Doretha Edgecomb received the USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award during the program’s Fall Symposium.Doretha Edgecomb at WLP luncheon 2019/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-wlp-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxAlumni and FriendsGiving/education/about-us/news/2019/preschool-creative-learning-teacher-naecte-award.aspxUSF Preschool for Creative Learning teacher Eloah Decat was selected to receive the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators’s 2019 Outstanding Early Childhood Practitioner Award.External ArticleWed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 USF Preschool for Creative Learning teacher receives 2019 NAECTE Outstanding Early Childhood Practitioner AwardUSF Preschool for Creative Learning teacher Eloah Decat was selected to receive the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators’s 2019 Outstanding Early Childhood Practitioner Award.Eloah Decat/education/about-us/news/2019/preschool-creative-learning-teacher-naecte-award.aspxAlumni and Friends,Faculty and StaffEarly Childhood Education,USF Preschool for Creative Learning/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-florida-council-for-the-social-studies.aspxCollege of Education alumna Jilianne King Vega, Social Science Education `16, was named the 51���� Council for the Social Studies’ Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher of the Year.External ArticleTue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Alumna recognized as Teacher of the Year by 51���� Council for the Social StudiesCollege of Education alumna Jilianne King Vega, Social Science Education `16, was named the 51���� Council for the Social Studies’ Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher of the Year.Jilianne King Vega/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-florida-council-for-the-social-studies.aspxAlumni and FriendsSocial Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-university-scholar.aspxCollege of Education Alumnus Gregory Samuels was named the 2019-20 University Scholar at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Ala.External ArticleTue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 Alumnus recognized as University Scholar at University of MontevallCollege of Education Alumnus Gregory Samuels was named the 2019-20 University Scholar at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Ala.Gregory Samuels/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-university-scholar.aspxAlumni and FriendsSocial Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/tritle-award-2019.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Alisha Braun, PhD, was selected to receive the 2018-19 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to a College of Education faculty member who demonstrates exemplary teaching.External ArticleTue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 Assistant Professor receives Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty AwardCollege of Education Assistant Professor Alisha Braun, PhD, was selected to receive the 2018-19 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to a College of Education faculty member who demonstrates exemplary teaching.Alisha Braun receiving the Tritle Award/education/about-us/news/2019/tritle-award-2019.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Giving/education/about-us/news/2019/migrant-center-family-day.aspxThe Center for Migrant Education's Family Day is more than an annual picnic. It’s also an opportunity for students and their families to reconnect after a semester-long separation and to meet other families from similar backgrounds.External ArticleMon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Center for Migrant Education Family Day welcomes students, families to celebrate successesThe Center for Migrant Education's Family Day is more than an annual picnic. It’s also an opportunity for students and their families to reconnect after a semester-long separation and to meet other families from similar backgrounds.Students and alumni at USF Migrant Family Day/education/about-us/news/2019/migrant-center-family-day.aspxAlumni and Friends,Centers and InstitutesCenter for Migrant Education/education/about-us/news/2019/alumni-dissertation-award-nefa-2019.aspxCollege of Education Alumna Pakethia Harris received the 2019 Outstanding Dissertation of the Year award from the National Education Finance Academy for her research in school finance.External ArticleWed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Alumna receives Outstanding Dissertation Award from National Education Finance AcademyCollege of Education Alumna Pakethia Harris received the 2019 Outstanding Dissertation of the Year award from the National Education Finance Academy for her research in school finance.Paketha Harris headshot/education/about-us/news/2019/alumni-dissertation-award-nefa-2019.aspxAlumni and FriendsEducational Leadership/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-aera-research-award.aspxCollege of Education graduate Travis Marn was selected to receive the 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Qualitative Research Special Interest Group.External ArticleTue, 12 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Alumnus receives research award from AERA special interest groupCollege of Education graduate Travis Marn was selected to receive the 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Qualitative Research Special Interest Group.Travis Marn/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-aera-research-award.aspxAlumni and FriendsAwards and Honors,Educational Psychology/education/about-us/news/2018/alumna-sumerian-shark-tank.aspxThe hallways at Learning Gate Community School buzzed with excitement as students in Kara Windish’s 6th grade class rehearsed their business pitches and adjusted their homemade inventions.External ArticleFri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Alumna inspires students to become budding entrepreneurs through Sumerian ‘Shark Tank’ activityThe hallways at Learning Gate Community School buzzed with excitement as students in Kara Windish’s 6th grade class rehearsed their business pitches and adjusted their homemade inventions.Students at Learning Gate Community School giving a class presentation/education/about-us/news/2018/alumna-sumerian-shark-tank.aspxAlumni and Friends,Centers and InstitutesEconomics Education,Gus A. Stavros Center,Hillsborough County Public Schools