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College of Education staff, faculty members recognized for ‘Excellence in Undergraduate Education’
Six faculty and staff members in the USF College of Education were awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award by the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee.
May 6, 2021College of Education News, Faculty and Staff
Student Spotlight: Kianna Pintado
Having witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the University of South Florida.
March 3, 2021Community Engagement, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Julia Genkinger
Julia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The USF graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.
January 26, 2021Alumni and Friends, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Merritt Smith
At the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.
May 28, 2020Academics, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Samantha Gregg
Before attending USF, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.
December 11, 2019Student Life
Student Spotlight: Andres Rodriguez
Andres Rodriguez's time at USF gave him experience training professional athletes. Now, as a recent graduate of the College of Education's Exercise Science program, he aspires to bring his knowledge of health and fitness into his community.
September 16, 2019Student Life
Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary school
A part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.
December 7, 2018Academics, Community Engagement
USF launches online prep courses to help teachers pass state certification exam
USF's Florida Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam.
September 5, 2017Centers and Institutes
Learning is an Adventure
During the Pepin Summer Institute, a four-week program created through a partnership between Pepin Academies and the USF College of Education, USF students in the Exceptional Student Education program get to put their teaching skills to the test.
July 24, 2017Academics
Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program Featured on ‘WEDU Quest’
The Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.
June 22, 2017Academics, College of Education News
College of Education graduate to make global impact as Peace Corps volunteer
Elementary Education major Heather Palmer is graduating from the USF College of Education this weekend and plans to make a global impact as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.
May 3, 2017Student Life
USF Oracle: As Need for Cybersecurity Grows, USF Class Offers Solutions
From international hacking scams to card skimmers at gas stations, the world of developing technology can be alarming. In an attempt to help students understand this, education professors Michael and Ilene Berson will teach the Maymester class “Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen.”
April 26, 2017Academics