The event was an opportunity to celebrate the college’s partner educators and inform them about programs such as Teach in Residency, Teach in 12 and the Finish Line Teaching Apprenticeship.
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College of Education highlights initiatives to ease teacher shortages at Professional Learning and Innovation Partnership Breakfast
The event was an opportunity to celebrate the college’s partner educators and inform them about programs such as Teach in Residency, Teach in 12 and the Finish Line Teaching Apprenticeship.
College of Education highlights initiatives to ease teacher shortages at Professional Learning and Innovation Partnership Breakfast
The event was an opportunity to celebrate the college’s partner educators and inform them about programs such as Teach in Residency, Teach in 12 and the Finish Line Teaching Apprenticeship.
New Doctor of Business Administration cohort features students with diverse professional backgrounds
The three-year program is Missouri’s first and only AACSB-accredited DBA program offering research concentrations in all areas of business administration.
Counseling master’s program wins 2024 Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award
Assistant Professor So Rin Kim says the program’s rigorous standards, commitment to its values and community engagement have helped set it apart.
Counseling master’s program wins 2024 Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award
Assistant Professor So Rin Kim says the program’s rigorous standards, commitment to its values and community engagement have helped set it apart.
Counseling master’s program wins 2024 Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award
Assistant Professor So Rin Kim says the program’s rigorous standards, commitment to its values and community engagement have helped set it apart.
UMSL’s couple, marriage and family counseling program ranked No. 1 in state by CounselingPsychology.org
The website developed the rankings through a multifaceted assessment process that considered key criteria including quality, impact and effectiveness of programs.
UMSL’s couple, marriage and family counseling program ranked No. 1 in state by CounselingPsychology.org
The website developed the rankings through a multifaceted assessment process that considered key criteria including quality, impact and effectiveness of programs.
UMSL’s couple, marriage and family counseling program ranked No. 1 in state by CounselingPsychology.org
The website developed the rankings through a multifaceted assessment process that considered key criteria including quality, impact and effectiveness of programs.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
Tonya and Tyler Haynes serve as ambassadors for Autism Speaks
As part of the new Champions of Change program, Tonya and Tyler have attended events across the country and spoken with national media outlets as advocates for the autistic community.
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Counseling PhD student Monica Phelps-Pineda wins minority fellowship award
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Phelps-Pineda $20,000 for her doctoral research on multicultural counseling supervision and commitment to serving minority communities.
St. Louis Public School’s youngest board member Alisha Sonnier builds activism and advocacy at UMSL
Sonnier earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2019 and has been working as a mental health advocate since 2020.
Lavender Graduation celebrates 30 LGBTQ+ students completing their degrees
UMSL’s Office of Student Involvement has been organizing formal, public Lavender Graduation ceremonies since 2018.
Niara Savage earns NPR fellowship while pursuing degree in school psychology
As a fellow with the NPR Midwest Newsroom, Savage is working on an investigative series about the high lead levels found in Midwestern children.
Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name
The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.
Professor Jerome E. Morris named 2022 American Educational Research Association Fellow
Morris is the first UMSL faculty member to be selected for the prestigious fellowship, which honors academics for their contributions to education research.
UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide
Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.
Education Alumna Sarah Hecht named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
Sport management students compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Seniors Alonso Argotte and Jacob Stoker earned top 100 finishes during qualifying, and Stoker will move on to the championship round at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta next month.
Education students hone entrepreneurial skills with help of UMSL Accelerate
Students pitched original social ventures after analyzing community needs, conducting audience research and identifying community partners.
MIMH and College of Education collaborate on Mental Health First Aid certification
More than 180 students participated in a daylong session on Mental Health First Aid with 60 teacher candidates earning certification.
December education and mathematics graduate Evan Price makes math relatable
As a student teacher, Price worked to make math less intimidating by connecting concepts from class to his students’ interests.
December graduate Meredith Alton returns to school to make a difference
After more than a decade, Alton returned to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude, walking as a student marshal during commencement.
Teach in 12 graduate Lauren Scanlon brings the world to her classroom
Before teaching, Scanlon lived abroad in Northern Ireland, taught English in South Korea and coordinated corporate events as a travel director with Maritz.
Education alumna Elizabeth Bleier invests in the region’s future as executive director of Teach For America St. Louis
As executive director, Bleier is leading an effort to support St. Louis’ network of 600 Teach For America alumni with professional development opportunities.
Teach in 12 graduate Scott Boyd goes from graphic design, target shooting to teaching
This fall, Boyd started his first education job as an art teacher at Lucas Crossing School Complex in Normandy, Missouri.
Theresa Coble helps define the National Association for Interpretation’s new direction in professional publication
Coble authored an article on the nuances of the new definition of interpretation in the latest edition of Legacy, the organization’s professional magazine.
Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports
Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.
Alumna Lauren Schoellhorn’s passion for teaching impacts students at Eureka High School
Schoellhorn, who teaches AP world history, AP art history and psychology, was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year.
Alumnus James Young wins Missouri Teacher of the Year
Young leads an innovative musical theater program at Johnson-Wabash Sixth Grade Center, where students learn how to project self-confidence.
UMSL adds new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development approved the new degree program, and students can begin enrolling immediately.
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 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.
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.
Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’
During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.
Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines
The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.
Susan Marino named new director of UMSL Charter Schools
Marino has served as executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy since 2012 and will begin her new position in July.
A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.
Marvin Berkowitz’s new book primes school leaders for character education
“PRIMED for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement” lays out how educators can help students develop ethical values and critical thinking skills.
UMSL students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day
Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.
Education alumna Kelly Taylor named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Taylor teaches Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science and AP Environmental Science at Hazelwood West High School.
UMSL alumna Natalie Sago makes NBA history
Sago, a former college athlete and lifelong basketball fan, was part of the first three-person NBA officiating crew to feature two women.
Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award
FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.
UMSL’s teacher preparation program recognized among national leaders
The National Council on Teacher Quality named UMSL’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program among the top in the country for selective academic admissions requirements.
Jennifer Fisher wins Missouri Art Education Association Art Educator of the Year
Fisher teaches undergraduate and graduate art education courses and directs a program that combines a BFA with a Missouri teaching certificate in art.
EdD student Britt Tate finds her place inspiring St. Louis students with art education
Tate is part of the Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice and Participatory Culture cohort and splits her time between Bryan Hill and Columbia Elementary Schools.
PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere
Pizzella’s dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training.
December graduate Zaymon Harris makes a difference educating outside of the classroom
Harris and his fellow interns helped develop Beyond Housing’s first virtual summer camp and worked to foster enthusiasm for reading among their students.
Sharonica Hardin-Bartley works to close opportunity gaps at University City schools
Hardin-Bartley earned her PhD in educational leadership and policy studies in 2014 and is in her fifth year as superintendent of the School District of University City.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
UMSL alumni Sharonica Hardin-Bartley and Doris Graham honored for excellence in education
The St. Louis American Foundation named Hardin-Bartley the 2020 Stellar Performer in Education and Graham the 2020 Lifetime Achiever in Education.
Economics alumna Lauren Dickens supports students, faculty at St. Charles Community College
Dickens serves as dean of health and technical sciences at St. Charles Community College, utilizing concepts she learned at UMSL to provide opportunities for students.
UMSL doctoral students named Missouri Charter Public School Association Leaders of the Year
Susan Marino and Sarah Ranney have helped Lafayette Preparatory Academy grow over the past eight years, fostering a culture of academic excellence.
COVID-19 Research Conversation explores opportunities for educational change
Jennifer Bumble, Mary Edwin and Shea Kerkhoff discussed possible impacts of the digital divide, social distancing and year-round school.
Jill Delston, Jerome Morris and Lee Slocum named Presidential Engagement Fellows
Delston, Morris and Slocum were selected based on research excellence and will share their expertise at speaking engagements throughout Missouri.
‘Rewriting the narrative’: Kyle Lackey among St. Louis students featured in KNOW US display
Despite obstacles, graduate student Kyle Lackey pursued a college degree and now strives to give back to others in the St. Louis community.
Eye on UMSL: Making music
Music education students teach a new song to 4- and 5-year-olds at the University Child Development Center as part of the Early Clinical Experience in Schools course.
PhD candidate Chris Link develops students, teachers and curriculum
Link is working to finish his PhD in teaching and learning practices, while creating and leading K-12 education programs for the New York Academy of Sciences.
University Marketing and Communications honored with multiple awards
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized the department’s work with one gold, four silver and three bronze awards.
Jamillah Boyd’s appointment to AnitaB.org Board furthers her mission to support students in tech
UMSL has provided the assistant teaching professor opportunities for growth. Now she strives to help current students reach their career goals.
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