/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 03:02:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to USF’s School Psychology program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Nicole PacatequeNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to USF’s School Psychology program.Nicole Pacateque headshot/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bonnie SkyeAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Bonnie Skye at USF Tampa/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,English Education,Field and Clinical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Elizabeth EngasserThu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Social Science Education major Kyle Schmidt selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Kyle Schmidt headshot/education/news/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeCommencement,Graduation with Distinction,Social Science Education,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxA partnership between the USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.Jessenia RiveraThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Helios Residency students receive guaranteed teaching positions with Hillsborough County Public SchoolsA partnership between the USF College of Education and Hillsborough County Public Schools has created guaranteed job offers for program graduates to serve as middle school teachers in the school district.USF students sign pre-contract binders at a signing day event/education/news/2021/helios-residency-teaching-positions-hillsborough-county-public-schools.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education/education/news/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Registration now open for USF’s 2022 sessions of AP Summer InstituteAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.USF Tampa campus entrance/education/news/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/news/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxUSF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to host Pre-AP Summer Institute for teachers in summer 2022USF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.USF Tampa campus aerial view/education/news/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/news/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.5k for K12 event artwork/education/news/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center,Events/education/news/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/news/2021/why-becoming-an-educator-great-career-path-student-veterans.aspxAdmissions,Student LifeElementary Education,Teacher Preparation/education/news/2021/devohn-roman.aspxShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North 91ÉçÇø, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to USF’s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.Jessenia RiveraTue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: De’Vohn RomanShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North 91ÉçÇø, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to USF’s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.De’Vohn Roman headshot/education/news/2021/devohn-roman.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/news/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/news/2021/anjum-shah.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Educational Program Development,Student Spotlight/education/news/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxA partnership between the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from USF.Jessenia RiveraMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF Polk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership programA partnership between the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education and Polk County Public Schools reached a new milestone as the district celebrated its first cohort of teachers who have earned a master’s degree in reading education from USF.Group photo of USF Polk Reading Academy/education/news/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Literacy Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Professional Development,Reading Education/education/news/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxThe Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Kids with a teacher in a classroom disinfecting a table/education/news/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center/education/news/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/news/2021/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher-leader.aspxAcademics,Resources for EducatorsElementary Education,Graduate Studies,Teacher Leadership/education/news/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-ManateeIn this role, Dr. Jacobs will serve as part of the College of Education’s leadership team and work to ensure excellence in teaching, research and service conducted by faculty members at USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.Jennifer Jacobs headshot/education/news/2021/jennifer-jacobs-named-interim-campus-director-sarasota-manatee.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsSarasota-Manatee campus/education/news/2021/research-team-awarded-grant-school-psychology-scholars.aspxA USF research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Research team awarded $1.9 million grant to prepare next generation of school psychology scholarsA USF research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.A school psychologist speaking with a teenager./education/news/2021/research-team-awarded-grant-school-psychology-scholars.aspxResearchGraduate Studies,Pasco County Schools,School Psychology/education/news/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Jessenia RiveraFri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF associate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean universityIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Mutual Life Assurance Society building in Bridgetown, Barbados/education/news/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxFaculty Honors,ResearchInternational,Literacy Studies/education/news/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxThe USF College of Education, USF Athletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF, College Football Playoff Foundation give $6,700 to support teacher-led projects in Tampa Bay school districtsThe USF College of Education, USF Athletics and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation teamed up to gift more than $6,700 to help teachers across the Tampa Bay region fund special projects and activities in their classrooms.Extra Yard for Teachers Week | September 10-18, 2021/education/news/2021/usf-cfp-foundation-give-support-teacher-led-projects-tampa-bay-schools.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Giving,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Pasco County Schools,Pinellas County Schools,Polk County Public Schools,Sarasota County Schools,School District of Manatee County,USF Athletics/education/news/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 Why student tutoring is a great opportunity for education majorsWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.USF student tutors students in reading/education/news/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeField and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxThe USF College of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:00 Vonzell Agosto named department chair of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong LearningThe USF College of Education has named Professor Vonzell Agosto, PhD, chair of the Department of Leadership, Policy and Lifelong Learning.Vonzell Agosto headshot/education/news/2021/vonzell-agosto-named-chair-department-leadership-policy-lifelong-learning.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsCareer and Technical Education,Career and Workforce Education,Counselor Education,Educational Leadership,Higher Education and Student Affairs/education/news/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 USF research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young childrenA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Children using a laptop to access the KidCitizen website./education/news/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCommunity Partnerships,Early Childhood Education,Social Science Education/education/news/2021/meet-librarian-susan-ariew.aspxWe interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.Jessenia RiveraTue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Meet Your Librarian: Susan AriewWe interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.Susan Ariew headshot/education/news/2021/meet-librarian-susan-ariew.aspxAcademicsGraduate Studies,Student Success,USF Libraries,Undergraduate Studieshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/kids-anxious-school-11630797800?reflink=desktopwebshare_twitterUSF Associate Professor Nathaniel von der Embse was featured in an article from The Wall Street Journal that discusses signs of anxiety that parents should be watching for in their children as they return to school.External ArticleMon, 06 Sep 2021 10:00:00 Wall Street Journal: Kids Anxious About Going Back to School? Here Are Some SignsUSF Associate Professor Nathaniel von der Embse was featured in an article from The Wall Street Journal that discusses signs of anxiety that parents should be watching for in their children as they return to school.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/kids-anxious-school-11630797800?reflink=desktopwebshare_twitter/education/news/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Rocky D. BullFri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Professor receives dedicated service award from Association on Higher Education and DisabilityCollege of Education Professor Lyman Dukes III, PhD, was awarded the Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award by the Association on Higher Education and Disability, an international professional organization for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.Lyman Dukes/education/news/2021/professor-dedicated-service-award-ahead.aspxFaculty HonorsAwards and Honors,Exceptional Student Education,St. Petersburg campus/education/news/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 91ÉçÇø, 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 91ÉçÇø, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.USF student and collaborating teacher setting up a classroom together/education/news/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Field and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/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/news/2021/high-school-usf-cybercamp.aspxWelcoming more than 50 participants this year, the 91ÉçÇø (USF) CyberCamp enables high schoolers to learn about cybersecurity principles and take on cyber challenges while engaging with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 High schoolers gain cybersecurity skills in virtual USF CyberCampWelcoming more than 50 participants this year, the 91ÉçÇø (USF) CyberCamp enables high schoolers to learn about cybersecurity principles and take on cyber challenges while engaging with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay community.Screenshot of USF CyberCamp participants on MS Teams/education/news/2021/high-school-usf-cybercamp.aspxCommunity EngagementCybersecurity Education,91ÉçÇø Center for Instructional Technology,Instructional Technology,Summer Programs for K-12 Students/education/news/2021/dean-anthony-rolle-elected-cadrei-executive-committee.aspxAs a member of the CADREI Executive Committee, Dr. Rolle will help plan the Council’s annual meetings, review new membership applications and ensure that organization membership is valuable for participating institutions.Rocky D. BullWed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Dean R. Anthony Rolle elected to CADREI executive committeeAs a member of the CADREI Executive Committee, Dr. Rolle will help plan the Council’s annual meetings, review new membership applications and ensure that organization membership is valuable for participating institutions.R. Anthony Rolle headshot/education/news/2021/dean-anthony-rolle-elected-cadrei-executive-committee.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsEducational Leadership/education/news/2021/online-talk-show-educate-hispanic-community-autism.aspxAfter meeting at a USF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) conference last year, two College of Education graduates and an employee in USF’s Department of Child and Family Studies emerged with an idea to educate the Hispanic community on autism-related issues.Jessenia RiveraMon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF team creates online talk show to educate Hispanic community about autism spectrum disordersAfter meeting at a USF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) conference last year, two College of Education graduates and an employee in USF’s Department of Child and Family Studies emerged with an idea to educate the Hispanic community on autism-related issues.Online talk show screenshot/education/news/2021/online-talk-show-educate-hispanic-community-autism.aspxCommunity EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Special Education/education/news/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.Jessenia RiveraFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at USF Pepin Summer InstituteThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.A group photo of USF students at Pepin Academies/education/news/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/2021/alumna-named-2022-florida-teacher-of-the-year.aspxUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the 91ÉçÇø 2022 Teacher of the Year by the 91ÉçÇø 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 91ÉçÇø 2022 Teacher of the YearUSF Alumna Sarah Ann Painter, Elementary Education `02, was named the 91ÉçÇø 2022 Teacher of the Year by the 91ÉçÇø Department of Education. Painter is a fifth-grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, Fla.Sarah Ann Painter headshot/education/news/2021/alumna-named-2022-florida-teacher-of-the-year.aspxAlumni and FriendsAwards and Honors,Elementary Education,91ÉçÇø Department of Education,Pinellas County Schools/education/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxA 91ÉçÇø (USF) research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurityA 91ÉçÇø (USF) research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.Child using laptop and tablet/education/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxResearchCybersecurity Education,Instructional Technology/education/news/2021/research-study-runners-new-product.aspxA research team from the 91ÉçÇø is recruiting runners for a study on a new product developed to reduce muscle soreness.Rocky D. BullMon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF research study seeks runners to test new productA research team from the 91ÉçÇø is recruiting runners for a study on a new product developed to reduce muscle soreness.A person's feet while they run outside at sunset/education/news/2021/research-study-runners-new-product.aspxResearchExercise Science/education/news/2021/faculty-receive-research-grants-institute-educational-sciences.aspxTwo faculty members from the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education received funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to support multi-year research projects that will explore learning outcomes for Latino dual-language learners and multi-informant assessment solutions that improve mental health outcomes of middle school students.Rocky D. BullFri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Two College of Education faculty members awarded research grants from Institute of Education SciencesTwo faculty members from the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education received funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to support multi-year research projects that will explore learning outcomes for Latino dual-language learners and multi-informant assessment solutions that improve mental health outcomes of middle school students.Headshots of Lisa Lopez and Nathaniel von der Embse/education/news/2021/faculty-receive-research-grants-institute-educational-sciences.aspxFaculty Honors,ResearchEducational Psychology,School Psychology/education/news/2021/upc-community-educators-award.aspxSix educators and community partners from throughout the Tampa Bay region were selected for a new award presented by the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education’s Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) in celebration of their contributions to undergraduate education at USF.Rocky D. BullThu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Six community educators, partners recognized for contributions to undergraduate education at USFSix educators and community partners from throughout the Tampa Bay region were selected for a new award presented by the 91ÉçÇø (USF) College of Education’s Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) in celebration of their contributions to undergraduate education at USF.Headshots of undergraduate program committee award recipients /education/news/2021/upc-community-educators-award.aspxCommunity EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Hillsborough County Public Schools/archive/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education.External ArticleTue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Rolle selected as new 91ÉçÇø College of Education deanThe 91ÉçÇø announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education.R. Anthony Rolle/archive/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty Honors/education/news/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/news/2021/alumnus-receives-cox-educator-hero-award.aspxAlumni and FriendsGraduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Science Education/education/news/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education earns full accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationThe 91ÉçÇø’s College of Education is now one of 423 total providers meeting rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow.CAEP Accreditation logo/education/news/2021/college-of-education-accreditation-caep-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsAccreditation,Teacher Preparation/education/news/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/news/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Early Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,International/education/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the 91ÉçÇø’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 College of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy CastorA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the 91ÉçÇø’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Teacher at USF St. Petersburg campus using a 3D printer/education/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxCollege of Education News/education/news/2021/graduation-with-distinction-award-2021.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.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 Three students 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.Graduation with Distinction Award Recipients/education/news/2021/graduation-with-distinction-award-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeGraduation with Distinction,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/2021/tritle-excellence-in-faculty-teaching-award-2021.aspxTwo College of Education faculty members were selected to receive the 2020-21 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to College of Education faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 09:00:00 Two faculty members recognized with Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty AwardTwo College of Education faculty members were selected to receive the 2020-21 Margaret Burlington Tritle Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, an annual award presented to College of Education faculty members who demonstrate exemplary teaching.Tritle Award recipients 2021/education/news/2021/tritle-excellence-in-faculty-teaching-award-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsAwards and Honors,Early Childhood Education,Giving,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/news/2021/upc-excellence-in-undergraduate-education-award-2021.aspxSix faculty and staff members in the USF College of Education were awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award by the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 College of Education staff, faculty members recognized for ‘Excellence in Undergraduate Education’Six faculty and staff members in the USF College of Education were awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award by the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee.91ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University/education/news/2021/upc-excellence-in-undergraduate-education-award-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsAwards and Honors,Undergraduate Studies/education/news/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/news/2021/alumni-spotlight-lashawn-frost.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Educational Leadership,Sarasota County Schools,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/news/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/news/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Science Education/education/news/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/news/2021/distinguished-alumni-awards-2021.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsDistinguished Alumni Awards/education/news/2021/school-psychology-doctoral-students-appic-internships.aspxSix doctoral students from USF’s school psychology program were selected for competitive internships through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), an organization that helps match distinguished applicants with competitive internship programs available across the nation.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Six school psychology doctoral students selected for nationally-competitive internships through APPIC match programSix doctoral students from USF’s school psychology program were selected for competitive internships through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), an organization that helps match distinguished applicants with competitive internship programs available across the nation.USF College of Education logo/education/news/2021/school-psychology-doctoral-students-appic-internships.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,School Psychology/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty Honors,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studies/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-maude-graham.aspxWhen she was 9-years-old, Maude Graham dreamed of replacing the lined-up teddy bears in her bedroom with her own classroom of students. Today, she’s an experienced third-grade reading teacher at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy and was honored as the 2021 Polk County Teacher of the Year—a recognition that’s reserved for only one out of 6,800 educators in the county’s school district.Jessenia RiveraWed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Maude GrahamWhen she was 9-years-old, Maude Graham dreamed of replacing the lined-up teddy bears in her bedroom with her own classroom of students. Today, she’s an experienced third-grade reading teacher at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy and was honored as the 2021 Polk County Teacher of the Year—a recognition that’s reserved for only one out of 6,800 educators in the county’s school district.Maude Graham/education/news/2021/student-spotlight-maude-graham.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/news/2021/graduate-education-programs-us-news-world-report-rankings-2022.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø's College of Education is nationally recognized for its graduate education programs and has climbed to no. 64 in the 2022 rankings released by U.S. News and World Report.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education graduate programs climb 9 points in U.S. News rankingsThe 91ÉçÇø's College of Education is nationally recognized for its graduate education programs and has climbed to no. 64 in the 2022 rankings released by U.S. News and World Report.Points of interest on all three USF campuses/education/news/2021/graduate-education-programs-us-news-world-report-rankings-2022.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies/education/news/2021/doctoral-student-fellowship-to-create-inclusive-private-school.aspxUSF doctoral student Gretchen L. Stewart was awarded a fellowship by The Drexel Fund to help launch a new private school in the Tampa Bay area.Rocky D. BullTue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Doctoral student receives national fellowship from Drexel Fund to launch inclusive private schoolUSF doctoral student Gretchen L. Stewart was awarded a fellowship by The Drexel Fund to help launch a new private school in the Tampa Bay area.Gretchen Stewart headshot/education/news/2021/doctoral-student-fellowship-to-create-inclusive-private-school.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeAwards and Honors,Graduate Studies,Special Education