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Thinking about teaching abroad? Why serving in the Peace Corps can be a great fit for education majors
If you’re an education major at USF who’s passionate about creating change at a grassroots level, joining the Peace Corps can be a gratifying opportunity to give back and use the talents and skills developed while studying education at USF.
November 19, 2021Admissions, Student Life
David C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022
The 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.
November 18, 2021Centers and Institutes, College of Education News
Student Spotlight: Nancy Carr
Nancy 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.
November 12, 2021Student Life
Why becoming an educator is a great career path for student veterans
Feeling 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.
November 11, 2021Admissions, Student Life
Student Spotlight: De’Vohn Roman
Shortly 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.
November 9, 2021Student Life
Associate professor discusses new book on teacher education, educator preparation
A reflection of the authors' research interests and experiences, the book, titled “(Re)Designing Programs: A Vision for Equity-Centered, Clinically Based Teacher Preparation,” explores the current issues faced in K-12 schools and the need to flip teacher learning upside-down.
November 4, 2021Research, Resources for Educators
Alumni Spotlight: Anjum Shah, EdD
From 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.
November 2, 2021Academics, Alumni and Friends
USF Polk Reading Academy celebrates first cohort of graduates from school-university partnership program
A 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.
November 1, 2021Academics, College of Education News
USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19
The 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.
October 27, 2021Centers and Institutes, Research, Resources for Educators
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.
October 26, 2021Academics, Resources for Educators
Jennifer Jacobs named interim campus director at Sarasota-Manatee
In 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.
October 25, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
USF College of Education to explore ‘Money, Politics and the Future of Public Education’ at Education in Action event
The USF College of Education will explore how money, politics and power impact public education during the 19th annual Education in Action event on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
October 21, 2021College of Education News