/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 18:30:14 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxHaley Terrell is a USF College of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:00 Student Spotlight: Haley TerrellHaley Terrell is a USF College of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Student Spotlight/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxCollege of Education NewsElementary Education,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxThe Library of Congress has awarded USF College of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education Professors awarded Library of Congress Grant ContinuationThe Library of Congress has awarded USF College of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Michael and Ilene Berson/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the �������� (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.Janella NewsomeTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 College of Education Faculty recently awarded over $2M in grants for ESOL Paraprofessional to Teacher PipelineProfessors Sara Smith, Terry Osborn and Connie Walker-Egea from the �������� (USF) College of Education recently received a grant over $2M for their collaboration entitled: Project Parasol: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline.USF College of Educations building/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-faculty-recently-awarded-over-two-million-in-grants.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffElementary Education,Foreign Language Education,TESOL/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxUSF College of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Two USF professors selected to participate in national initiative with Association of Teacher EducatorsUSF College of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Michael and Ilene Berson Headshots/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxFaculty and StaffEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education,Teacher Education/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-community-engaged-teaching-award.aspxJennifer Jacobs, PhD, an associate professor in the USF College of Education, was selected to receive USF’s Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award for the 2020-21 academic year.Elizabeth EngasserMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Associate professor receives USF Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching AwardJennifer Jacobs, PhD, an associate professor in the USF College of Education, was selected to receive USF’s Outstanding Community Engaged Teaching Award for the 2020-21 academic year.Jennifer Jacobs headshot/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-receives-usf-outstanding-community-engaged-teaching-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Elementary Education/education/blog/2021/why-becoming-an-educator-great-career-path-student-veterans.aspxFeeling the call to serve at an early age, Ashley Duckett and Luissette Lopez began their military journeys with a desire to do something bigger than themselves. Later in life, they both found themselves called to serve in the teaching profession and enrolled at USF to earn their education degrees.Jessenia RiveraThu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Why becoming an educator is a great career path for student veteransFeeling the call to serve at an early age, Ashley Duckett and Luissette Lopez began their military journeys with a desire to do something bigger than themselves. Later in life, they both found themselves called to serve in the teaching profession and enrolled at USF to earn their education degrees.Hand holding a U.S. flag/education/blog/2021/why-becoming-an-educator-great-career-path-student-veterans.aspxAdmissions,Student LifeElementary Education,Teacher Preparation/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-discusses-new-book-teacher-education-preparation.aspxA reflection of the authors' research interests and experiences, the book, titled “(Re)Designing Programs: A Vision for Equity-Centered, Clinically Based Teacher Preparation,” explores the current issues faced in K-12 schools and the need to flip teacher learning upside-down.Jessenia RiveraThu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Associate professor discusses new book on teacher education, educator preparationA reflection of the authors' research interests and experiences, the book, titled “(Re)Designing Programs: A Vision for Equity-Centered, Clinically Based Teacher Preparation,” explores the current issues faced in K-12 schools and the need to flip teacher learning upside-down.Redesigning Programs Book Cover/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-discusses-new-book-teacher-education-preparation.aspxResearch,Resources for EducatorsElementary Education,Teacher Leadership/education/blog/2021/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher-leader.aspxWe sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.Jessenia RiveraTue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 What does it mean to be a teacher leader?We sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.Jennifer Rinck presenting during a teacher leadership class session./education/blog/2021/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher-leader.aspxAcademics,Resources for EducatorsElementary Education,Graduate Studies,Teacher Leadership/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college students. But for several Elementary Education majors at the ��������, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.Jessenia RiveraFri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Elementary Education majors prepare for the new school year through participating in classroom pre-planningCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college students. But for several Elementary Education majors at the ��������, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.�������� student and collaborating teacher setting up a classroom together/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Field and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/alumna-named-2022-florida-teacher-of-the-year.aspxUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the Florida 2022 Teacher of the Year by the Florida 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 Florida 2022 Teacher of the YearUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the Florida 2022 Teacher of the Year by the Florida 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,Florida Department of Education,Pinellas County Schools/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/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the ��������.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kianna PintadoHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the ��������.Kianna Pintado/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave �������� students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 �������� students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring programIn response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave �������� students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.Consuelo Blake holding up a sign to welcome a student/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-students-summer-literacy-practicum-virtual.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCOVID-19,Elementary Education,Literacy Studies,Teacher Preparation/education/about-us/news/2020/graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2020.aspxThe Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.External ArticleThu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 Elementary Education major Ryan Blew selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardThe Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.Ryan Blew/education/about-us/news/2020/graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2020.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeAwards and Honors,Commencement,Elementary Education,Graduation with Distinction/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/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/about-us/news/2020/napds-presentations-awards-2020.aspxFaculty members and students from the College of Education shared their research and innovations at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ National Conference.External ArticleFri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 College of Education students and faculty present research, win awards at NAPDS National ConferenceFaculty members and students from the College of Education shared their research and innovations at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ National Conference.Students and faculty at the NAPDS conference/education/about-us/news/2020/napds-presentations-awards-2020.aspxAcademics,Research,Student LifeConferences,Early Childhood Education,Elementary Education/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxBefore attending USF, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Jessenia RiveraWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Samantha GreggBefore attending USF, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Samantha Gregg/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,Living Learning Community,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-ryan-blew.aspxRyan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The USF junior says the feeling has stuck with him into the present day. He was inspired by his third-grade teacher, silver-medalist Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal, but she didn’t inspire him to become an Olympian.Abby RinaldiTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ryan BlewRyan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The USF junior says the feeling has stuck with him into the present day. He was inspired by his third-grade teacher, silver-medalist Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal, but she didn’t inspire him to become an Olympian.Ryan Blew headshot/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-ryan-blew.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2018/student-fulbright-malaysia-2018.aspxAfter graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, College of Education student Lauren Madsen will participate in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Malaysia.External ArticleThu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 College of Education student receives Fulbright Award to teach English in MalaysiaAfter graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, College of Education student Lauren Madsen will participate in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Malaysia.Lauren Madsen/education/about-us/news/2018/student-fulbright-malaysia-2018.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education/education/about-us/news/2017/cambridge-schools-experience-2017.aspxFour weeks may feel like a short period of time, but when it’s spent in the Cambridge Schools Experience study abroad program, USF College of Education students say it’s enough to change their lives.External ArticleWed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Students gain international teaching experience, perspectives through Cambridge study abroad programFour weeks may feel like a short period of time, but when it’s spent in the Cambridge Schools Experience study abroad program, USF College of Education students say it’s enough to change their lives.Cambridge Schools Experience student participants take a group photo in the UK/education/about-us/news/2017/cambridge-schools-experience-2017.aspxStudent LifeEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,International,Study Abroad/education/about-us/news/2017/education-costa-rica-2017.aspxCollege of Education students traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica to experience the field of education on a global level.External ArticleMon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 College of Education students put teaching skills to the test in Costa RicaCollege of Education students traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica to experience the field of education on a global level.�������� students standing in front of a volcano in Costa Rica/education/about-us/news/2017/education-costa-rica-2017.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,English Education,Study Abroad/education/about-us/news/2017/college-graduate-peace-corps-volunteer.aspxElementary Education major Heather Palmer is graduating from the USF College of Education this weekend and plans to make a global impact as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.External ArticleWed, 03 May 2017 15:00:00 College of Education graduate to make global impact as Peace Corps volunteerElementary Education major Heather Palmer is graduating from the USF College of Education this weekend and plans to make a global impact as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.Photo of Heather Palmer on the USF Tampa campus/education/about-us/news/2017/college-graduate-peace-corps-volunteer.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,Elementary Education,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/doctoral-student-president-napds.aspxCollege of Education doctoral student Wendy Baker was selected by The National Association for Professional Development Schools to serve as the association's president for a three-year term.External ArticleFri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 Elementary education doctoral student selected as president for National Association for Professional Development SchoolsCollege of Education doctoral student Wendy Baker was selected by The National Association for Professional Development Schools to serve as the association's president for a three-year term.Wendy Baker/education/about-us/news/2017/doctoral-student-president-napds.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Graduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-feature-on-mat-program.aspxStudents enrolled in the USF College of Education's Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching program discovered the importance of teaching students outside of the classroom during two of their courses.External ArticleWed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 Preparing Elementary School Teachers through Community Based LearningStudents enrolled in the USF College of Education's Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching program discovered the importance of teaching students outside of the classroom during two of their courses.USF graduate students pose for a group photo at Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-feature-on-mat-program.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Graduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-urban-teacher-wedu-feature.aspxThe USF College of Education's Urban Teacher Residency Program, an award-winning teacher preparation program that helps students get real-world teaching experience before having a classroom of their own, was featured on WEDU's Quest program.External ArticleFri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 Urban Teacher Residency Program Featured on ‘WEDU Quest’The USF College of Education's Urban Teacher Residency Program, an award-winning teacher preparation program that helps students get real-world teaching experience before having a classroom of their own, was featured on WEDU's Quest program.USF College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-urban-teacher-wedu-feature.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Elementary Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools