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Wilfredo Pena

Student Spotlight: Wilfredo Pena

Becoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.

November 17, 2020Academics, Student Life

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Preschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support ßÙßÇÂþ»­ student parents

The USF Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students who are parents of preschool-aged children.

November 9, 2020College of Education News, Research

MARVL app demonstrated on smart phone

Virtual characters created at USF to teach emergent bilingual students English

A new research-based app developed by College of Education Assistant Professor Sara Smith will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.

November 9, 2020Research

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Student Spotlight: Hillary Van Dyke

During her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.

November 5, 2020Community Engagement, Student Life

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Registration now open for David C. Anchin Center ‘Reimagining Education’ Virtual Conference

Created in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in Florida schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.

October 29, 2020Centers and Institutes

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Faculty and Staff Notes: Summer 2020

Learn about the accomplishments and achievements of faculty and staff in the College of Education during the Summer 2020 semester.

September 23, 2020College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

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College of Education Welcomes New Faculty for the 2020-21 Academic Year

The College of Education is proud to welcome new faculty for the 2020-21 academic year.

September 23, 2020College of Education News, Faculty and Staff

Shape the Future. Go Teach.

USF partners with College Football Playoff Foundation to inspire student-athletes to ‘Go Teach’

The USF College of Education and USF Athletics are proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation to motivate college student-athletes to enter teaching careers after graduation.

September 17, 2020College of Education News

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ßÙßÇÂþ»­ selects 23 research projects for funding in anti-racism effort

A USF research task force working to address racial issues and attitudes on a local, national and global scale has selected 23 projects exploring a wide range of issues in systemic inequality, economic and health disparities, Black history and contemporary challenges for funding. Multiple research projects from faculty and staff in the College of Education were selected for funding.

September 9, 2020Research

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Student Spotlight: Deeksha Aradhya

After earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.

September 3, 2020Student Life

A new program led by a team in the College of Education on USF's St. Petersburg campus will provide a population of students who aren’t typically represented on college campuses the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.

August 26, 2020College of Education News, Community Engagement

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David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instruction

USF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.â€

August 24, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators

About the USF College of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.

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