/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:48:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-graduate-school-rises-to-no.-43-in-u.s.-news-ranking.aspxThe USF College of Education now ranks No. 43 in 2023 compared to No. 49 last year (2022) among graduate schools in public universities. The overall ranking of the college’s graduate schools among public and private universities is now No. 54 in 2023 compared to No. 62 last year (2022).Communications and MarketingWed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 USF College of Education graduate school rises to No. 43 in U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankingsThe USF College of Education now ranks No. 43 in 2023 compared to No. 49 last year (2022) among graduate schools in public universities. The overall ranking of the college’s graduate schools among public and private universities is now No. 54 in 2023 compared to No. 62 last year (2022).U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools ranking/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-graduate-school-rises-to-no.-43-in-u.s.-news-ranking.aspxCollege of Education NewsGraduate Studies/education/blog/2022/usf-launches-new-graduate-certificate-big-data-learning-analytics.aspxStarting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics. The graduate certificate will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success.Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 USF to launch new graduate certificate in ‘Big Data & Learning Analytics’ this fallStarting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics. The graduate certificate will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success.People using a tablet to review data visualizations/education/blog/2022/usf-launches-new-graduate-certificate-big-data-learning-analytics.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Higher Education and Student Affairs,Instructional Technology/education/blog/2022/usf-to-launch-new-graduate-certificate-in-game-design-for-learning-this-fall.aspxStarting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in game design for learning. The graduate certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate educational games and integrate them into curricula.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF to launch new graduate certificate in ‘Game Design for Learning’ this fallStarting this fall, the USF College of Education will offer a new graduate certificate in game design for learning. The graduate certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate educational games and integrate them into curricula.Preschool student uses tablet in classroom to play educational games /education/blog/2022/usf-to-launch-new-graduate-certificate-in-game-design-for-learning-this-fall.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Instructional Technology,Online Programs/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-usf-golden-bull-award.aspxMichelle Angelo-Rocha, a graduate student in the College of Education, was awarded the USF Golden Bull Award, one of the highest honors presented to deserving undergraduate and graduate students at the university.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Doctoral student receives USF Golden Bull AwardMichelle Angelo-Rocha, a graduate student in the College of Education, was awarded the USF Golden Bull Award, one of the highest honors presented to deserving undergraduate and graduate students at the university.Michelle Angelo-Rocha headshot/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-usf-golden-bull-award.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Honors and Awards/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-receives-peoples-choice-award-usf-graduate-research-symposium.aspxMohammed Alqahtani, a graduate student in the USF College of Education, received a People’s Choice Award for his research project presented at the university’s Graduate Student Research Symposium.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Doctoral student receives ‘People’s Choice’ award at USF Graduate Research SymposiumMohammed Alqahtani, a graduate student in the USF College of Education, received a People’s Choice Award for his research project presented at the university’s Graduate Student Research Symposium.USF graduate student Mohammed Alqahtani with major professor Ann Cranston-Gingras/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-receives-peoples-choice-award-usf-graduate-research-symposium.aspxAcademics,Student LifeGraduate Studies,Special Education/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-receives-national-scholarship-shape-america.aspxCraig Nieman, a doctoral student in the USF College of Education, was selected as a recipient of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, a national award presented by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.Rocky D. BullTue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 USF doctoral student awarded national scholarship from Society of Health and Physical EducatorsCraig Nieman, a doctoral student in the USF College of Education, was selected as a recipient of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, a national award presented by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.Craig Nieman headshot/education/blog/2022/doctoral-student-receives-national-scholarship-shape-america.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Physical Education,Student Success/education/blog/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/blog/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe University of South Florida will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.External ArticleWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to confer more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The University of South Florida will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.USF Commencement/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommencement,Graduate Studies,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/nancy-carr.aspxNancy Carr is a doctoral candidate in USF’s PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education. Her dissertation research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by like-minded peers—first-generation, female doctoral students who are navigating the complex world of academia.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Nancy CarrNancy Carr is a doctoral candidate in USF’s PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education. Her dissertation research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by like-minded peers—first-generation, female doctoral students who are navigating the complex world of academia.Nancy Carr headshot/education/blog/2021/nancy-carr.aspxStudent LifeAdult Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, 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 Florida, 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/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/usf-polk-reading-academy-celebrates-first-cohort-graduates.aspxA partnership between the University of South Florida (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 University of South Florida (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/blog/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/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/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/blog/2021/research-team-awarded-grant-school-psychology-scholars.aspxResearchGraduate Studies,Pasco County Schools,School Psychology/education/blog/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/blog/2021/meet-librarian-susan-ariew.aspxAcademicsGraduate Studies,Student Success,USF Libraries,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/new-online-graduate-certificates-global-digital-literacies.aspxStarting this spring, the USF College of Education will offer two new online graduate certificate programs in global and digital literacies.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Sep 2021 15:00:00 College of Education launches two new online graduate certificates in global, digital literaciesStarting this spring, the USF College of Education will offer two new online graduate certificate programs in global and digital literacies.Literacy Studies graduate certificates/education/blog/2021/new-online-graduate-certificates-global-digital-literacies.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Literacy Studies,Online Programs,Reading Education/education/blog/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/blog/2021/online-talk-show-educate-hispanic-community-autism.aspxCommunity EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Graduate Studies,Special Education/education/blog/2021/doctoral-student-albert-einstein-distinguished-educator-fellow.aspxUSF doctoral student Selene Willis was selected as a 2021-2022 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, a competitive fellowship awarded to a select number of K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers across the country.Rocky D. BullTue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Doctoral student selected as Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator FellowUSF doctoral student Selene Willis was selected as a 2021-2022 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, a competitive fellowship awarded to a select number of K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers across the country.Selene Willis headshot/education/blog/2021/doctoral-student-albert-einstein-distinguished-educator-fellow.aspxAcademicsAwards and Honors,Graduate Studies,Science Education/education/blog/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/blog/2021/alumnus-receives-cox-educator-hero-award.aspxAlumni and FriendsGraduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Science Education/education/blog/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/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Early Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,International/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Jessenia RiveraWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Edna Jones MillerA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Edna Jones Miller headshot/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Higher Education and Student Affairs/education/blog/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/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Science Education/education/blog/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/blog/2021/school-psychology-doctoral-students-appic-internships.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,School Psychology/education/blog/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/blog/2021/student-spotlight-maude-graham.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/graduate-education-programs-us-news-world-report-rankings-2022.aspxThe University of South Florida'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 University of South Florida'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/blog/2021/graduate-education-programs-us-news-world-report-rankings-2022.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies/education/blog/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/blog/2021/doctoral-student-fellowship-to-create-inclusive-private-school.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeAwards and Honors,Graduate Studies,Special Education/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-laura-meehan.aspxLaura Meehan knew her passion for music and students with disabilities would guide her to make a meaningful difference. Driven to learn more about policy, Meehan took on leadership roles within her school and began working toward a PhD in Educational Leadership in USF's College of Education.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Laura MeehanLaura Meehan knew her passion for music and students with disabilities would guide her to make a meaningful difference. Driven to learn more about policy, Meehan took on leadership roles within her school and began working toward a PhD in Educational Leadership in USF's College of Education.Laura Meehan/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-laura-meehan.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-donna-knudsen.aspxA self-proclaimed "later-in-life" graduate student, Donna Knudsen didn’t think she could take her academic journey any further—until she discovered USF’s Ed.D. in Educational Program Development.Jessenia RiveraFri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Donna Knudsen, Ed.D.A self-proclaimed "later-in-life" graduate student, Donna Knudsen didn’t think she could take her academic journey any further—until she discovered USF’s Ed.D. in Educational Program Development.Donna Knudsen/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-donna-knudsen.aspxAcademics,Student LifeEducational Program Development,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-sara-leikin.aspxDedicated to her role as director of a STEM schools project in Cairo, Egypt, USF graduate student Sara Leikin had no intention of pursuing a doctoral degree. When she learned about USF’s Doctor of Education in Educational Program Development, she felt confident in her ability to continue her studies from a distance.Jessenia RiveraThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Sara LeikinDedicated to her role as director of a STEM schools project in Cairo, Egypt, USF graduate student Sara Leikin had no intention of pursuing a doctoral degree. When she learned about USF’s Doctor of Education in Educational Program Development, she felt confident in her ability to continue her studies from a distance.Sara Leikin/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-sara-leikin.aspxStudent LifeEducational Program Development,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-wilfredo-pena.aspxBecoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.Jessenia RiveraTue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Wilfredo PenaBecoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.Wilfredo Pena/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-wilfredo-pena.aspxAcademics,Student LifeCounselor Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Hillary Van DykeDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Hillary Van Dyke headshot/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-deeksha-aradhya.aspxAfter earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.Jessenia RiveraThu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Deeksha AradhyaAfter earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.Deeksha Aradhya photo/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-deeksha-aradhya.aspxStudent LifeEarly Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Jessenia RiveraWed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Cristina VieraEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Cristina Viera/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxAcademics,Student LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Jessenia RiveraTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Linda MoralesAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Linda Morales/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Special Education,Student Spotlight/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/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mona JainDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Mona Jain with family/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Giving,Graduate Studies,Interdisciplinary Education/education/about-us/news/2020/ashley-white-teaching-position.aspxCollege of Education doctoral student Ashley L. White has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education.External ArticleTue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Doctoral student accepts faculty position at University of Wisconsin-MadisonCollege of Education doctoral student Ashley L. White has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education.Ashley White/education/about-us/news/2020/ashley-white-teaching-position.aspxStudent LifeExceptional Student Education,Graduate Studies/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-robert-bhoolai.aspxFollowing a career change to teaching, Robert Bhoolai enrolled in USF's Educational Leadership master's program to learn how to better drive student learning and achievement.Jessenia RiveraThu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Robert BhoolaiFollowing a career change to teaching, Robert Bhoolai enrolled in USF's Educational Leadership master's program to learn how to better drive student learning and achievement.Robert Bhoolai standing outside his school/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-robert-bhoolai.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/news/2020/usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe USF College of Education's programs are ranked among the best graduate programs in America according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The 2021 Best Graduate Education Program rankings place USF's education programs in the top 75.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 USF Graduate Programs Among the Nation’s Best in New U.S. News and World Report RankingsThe USF College of Education's programs are ranked among the best graduate programs in America according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The 2021 Best Graduate Education Program rankings place USF's education programs in the top 75.USF students studying outside at the Tampa campus/news/2020/usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxCollege of Education NewsGraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/us-news-rankings-online-grad-programs-2020.aspxThe USF College of Education was recognized nationally for its online graduate programs as part of the 2020 rankings released in January by U.S. News and World Report.External ArticleWed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 College of Education’s online graduate programs climb 14 points in U.S. News rankingsThe USF College of Education was recognized nationally for its online graduate programs as part of the 2020 rankings released in January by U.S. News and World Report.Student on laptop at desk in USF dorm/education/about-us/news/2020/us-news-rankings-online-grad-programs-2020.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,Online Programs/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ora-tanner.aspxAfter seeing firsthand the difference technology has made in improving learning outcomes for her middle school students, USF graduate student Ora D. Tanner decided to go back to school to learn how to change the trajectory of future curriculum.Jessenia RiveraWed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ora D. TannerAfter seeing firsthand the difference technology has made in improving learning outcomes for her middle school students, USF graduate student Ora D. Tanner decided to go back to school to learn how to change the trajectory of future curriculum.Ora D. Tanner headshot/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ora-tanner.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Instructional Technology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Heather AgazziAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Heather Agazzi/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Joseph LatimerAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Joseph Latimer/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2019/doctoral-student-fellowship-asu.aspxTara Nkrumah, a doctoral student in the College of Education’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program, accepted a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.External ArticleThu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 Doctoral student selected for post-doctoral fellowship at Arizona State UniversityTara Nkrumah, a doctoral student in the College of Education’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program, accepted a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.Tara Nkrumah/education/about-us/news/2019/doctoral-student-fellowship-asu.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2019/aera-annual-meeting-presentations-2019.aspxThe research of more than 75 College of Education faculty members and graduate students will be presented to the educational research community at the American Educational Research Association's (AERA) 2019 Annual Meeting from April 5-9 in Toronto, Canada.External ArticleThu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 College of Education faculty, graduate students to present at 2019 AERA Annual MeetingThe research of more than 75 College of Education faculty members and graduate students will be presented to the educational research community at the American Educational Research Association's (AERA) 2019 Annual Meeting from April 5-9 in Toronto, Canada.Toronto skyline at night/education/about-us/news/2019/aera-annual-meeting-presentations-2019.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and Staff,ResearchConference Presentations,Graduate Studies/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Chelsea GrosbeckWed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bretton VargaDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Bretton Varga headshot/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ashley-white.aspxFrom campus to country, USF College of Education doctoral candidate Ashley White is using her time at USF to help reform special education policy and make a lasting impact on the field.Chelsea GrosbeckFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ashley WhiteFrom campus to country, USF College of Education doctoral candidate Ashley White is using her time at USF to help reform special education policy and make a lasting impact on the field.Ashley White/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ashley-white.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Special Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2018/teaching-the-holocaust-course-2018.aspxTo explore what the general public knew about the Holocaust through news reports and stories of the time, students in the graduate course, "Teaching the Holocaust," shared their research on archived Floridian newspaper articles covering overlooked events of the time.External ArticleThu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 ‘Teaching the Holocaust’ course helps graduate students uncover forgotten events in historyTo explore what the general public knew about the Holocaust through news reports and stories of the time, students in the graduate course, "Teaching the Holocaust," shared their research on archived Floridian newspaper articles covering overlooked events of the time.Student showing a USF staff member materials they found from their research on the Holocaust/education/about-us/news/2018/teaching-the-holocaust-course-2018.aspxAcademicsGraduate Studies,Social Science Education/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 15:00:00 Student Spotlight: Gary Yu Hin LamAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Gary Yu Hin Lam with Dwayne Smith/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAfter earning two degrees from the University of South Florida's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Alumni Profile: Dale Cusumano, Ph.D.After earning two degrees from the University of South Florida's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Dale Cusumano headshot/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology