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Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program
The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.
UMSL Summer Preview Day kicks off recruiting for spring semester, return to in-person events
The hybrid event started with an in-person session on Friday and will conclude on Tuesday with a virtual event that includes a live chat.
Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.
Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship
Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.
Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent
Knight’s appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.
Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy
Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.
Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others
Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students
Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs at his alma mater.