Boboc aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the St. Louis community through programming offered by the College of Education.
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Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
Boboc aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the St. Louis community through programming offered by the College of Education.
Dean Marius Boboc brings leadership, research experience to the College of Education
Boboc aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support the St. Louis community through programming offered by the College of Education.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union branch opens in MSC as part of larger partnership with UMSL
The credit union also is collaborating with UMSL’s Center for Excellence in Financial Counseling and its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center on programming to support financial literacy.
Associate Professor April Regester helps launch national education organization
The Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association will work to expand access and opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities.
Associate Professor April Regester helps launch national education organization
The Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association will work to expand access and opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities.
Associate Professor April Regester helps launch national education organization
The Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association will work to expand access and opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities.
Incoming sport management student Mackenzie Brown finds a home at UMSL
In June, Brown had the opportunity to volunteer with future classmates at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, a three-day cycling festival.
Incoming sport management student Mackenzie Brown finds a home at UMSL
In June, Brown had the opportunity to volunteer with future classmates at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, a three-day cycling festival.
Incoming sport management student Mackenzie Brown finds a home at UMSL
In June, Brown had the opportunity to volunteer with future classmates at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, a three-day cycling festival.
Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.
Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.
Eye on UMSL: Primed to lead
The PRIMED Institute in Character Education’s annual five-day event held on UMSL’s campus is designed for school leaders committed to fostering character development in students.
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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.
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.
Eye on UMSL: Arms open to the future
Professor Marvin Berkowitz opens his arms to the graduating cohort of the Character Education focused Emerging Leaders Academy during an event on Nov. 3.
Education and English alumna Eleanor Taylor connects to students and family history through language learning
Taylor was one of seven finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year and has been a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms fellow.
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.
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.
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.
Nikki Hurless wins ACES scholarship for counseling PhD research
Hurless’ dissertation examines how personal histories of trauma affect relationships between counselor trainees and their clinical supervisors.
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.
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’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.
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.
UMSL sponsors Kids Voting program during presidential election
This year about 150,000 students from 15 St. Louis-area school districts will have the chance to participate in Kids Voting Missouri, a program run through the College of Education.
UMSL awarded $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies among local educators
Shea Kerkhoff, Katie O’Daniels and Nancy Singer will partner with 40 schools in the St. Louis region to provide year-round support to K-12 educators.
Mary Edwin wins NCDA Article of the Year
The National Career Development Association recognized Edwin’s article on STEM career aspirations among high school students in Career Development Quarterly.
EdD alumni search for a solution to summer slide
Scott Osborne and Bob Shaw found that weekly virtual lessons and timely feedback can lead to academic gains rather than losses during the summer.
College of Education photo contest connects students during quarantine
Student Success Coordinator Karen Allman created the contest, so students in the College of Education could share their experiences during quarantine.
College of Education professor joins with local literacy groups to deliver tablets to students in need
Assistant Professor Shea Kerkhoff helped secure PBS Kids Playtime Pads for students in north St. Louis to help bridge the digital divide and fight summer slide.
UMSL master’s program in early education ranked in top 25 nationally by College Consensus
UMSL’s graduate program in elementary education ranked 22nd on the list of “Best Online Master’s Early Childhood Education” for its well-rounded curriculum and flexibility.
Art education graduates take advantage of unique opportunities and unlock potential at UMSL
During their time together at UMSL, Shellby Brannam and Maribel Ramirez-Bohenkamp worked on Show Me ART magazine and honed their skills as artists and educators.
Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online
The webinars, which are scheduled weekly in May, will cover online content delivery and include expert presenters and online tools and resources.
Alumna Vielia Jeffries-Evans helps elementary school students develop critical thinking skills through art
Jeffries-Evans’ dissertation on the subject won the 2020 Missouri Art Education Association’s Larry A. Kantner Art Education Research Award Endowment.
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.
MEd grad Eric Conners shines on the stage and in the classroom
When he’s not teaching drama at Hixson Middle School or at COCA, Eric Conners acts in productions such as “Canfield Drive” and “The Year of the Bicycle.”
Alumni Howard Fields, Darryl Diggs convene The State of Black Educators Symposium at the Touhill
The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 and offered a chance to network and discuss ways to improve the recruitment, development and support of black educators.
UMSL scholar in residence promotes need for strong educators in all communities
Tom Hoerr highlighted UMSL’s student-teaching program, which partners with local communities and promotes diversity, equity and excellence.
New education course promotes servant leadership model
Mindy Bier and Tom Hoerr’s new course, “Leaders Cultivating Virtues,” gives education leaders the tools to help children become good people as well as good students.
College of Education professor builds connections, trains teachers in Kenya
Shea Kerkhoff led professional development workshops on digital literacy and student-centered learning as part of an ongoing project with Going Global, Inc.
Alumna and former Vice Chancellor Kathy Osborn named 2018 Citizen of the Year
Osborn, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from UMSL, is the executive director of the Regional Business Council.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL alumnae among 2018 Diverse Business Leaders class
Amy Hunter and Opal Jones joined the 18 other honorees at an awards luncheon Friday.
External funding helps SUCCEED Program continue to grow and evolve as it enters sixth year
Individual donors and philanthropic foundations have given more than $162,500 combined in the past year to support scholarships and program development.
UMSL, STLCC partnership aims to help meet the need for more STEM teachers
An agreement between the two institutions will expand the reach of UMSL’s We Teach MO STEM education program.
Eye on UMSL: Moral musings
Educators traveled to St. Louis from nearly every continent this week for the 43rd Association for Moral Education Annual Conference, hosted by UMSL.
UMSL students win Industry Issues Competition put on by the Society of Financial Service Professionals
Emily Donaldson, Jacob Duren and Adam Tiemann earned a trophy and a $5,000 scholarship for their presentation earlier this year in Phoenix.
American Library Association’s flagship magazine names UMSL alumna’s dissertation among notable ones of 2015
Stacy Hollins’ dissertation explores “the digital divide” through the experiences of individuals who have little to no access to technological resources.
New Veterans Center mural showcases determination, heart
On April 5, U.S. Navy veteran and education major Michael Wattle unveiled his mural “Overlapping Identities” to a packed crowd in Clark Hall outside of the Veterans Center.
Smasons build a legacy of learning
Across varied fields, Chani, Dodi and Sivya Smason have made the pursuit of higher education a family affair at UMSL.
Doctoral student draws on passion for social justice, education in Latino recruitment role
UMSL alumna and Puerto Rico native Luimil Negrón returned to campus this fall to pursue a doctoral degree in global education and leadership.
Transgender Spectrum Conference inspires understanding, hope
After a successful inaugural run last year, the award-winning conference will return Nov. 6 and 7 to offer presentations and workshops led by activists for transgender equality.
Students gain job experience, more through StudentPlus program
Participant Candice Clossum works closely with a mentor in an on-campus job that builds her repertoire while pursuing her degree.
Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response
Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.
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