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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
Alumni Spotlight: Linda Morales
As a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”
May 19, 2020Alumni and Friends, Student Life
81 College of Education students receive full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools
Eighty-one students graduating from the USF College of Education’s teacher preparation programs this semester have received full-time teaching offers from Hillsborough County Public Schools.
May 8, 2020Academics, Alumni and Friends, College of Education News
Elementary Education major Ryan Blew selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction Award
The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.
May 7, 2020College of Education News, Student Life
Activities to keep your preschooler learning from home—tips from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning
Teachers from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning share ideas that offer activities for play with young children while supporting learning connections in a variety of content areas. These experiences allow for children to work together with family members and engage in discussion as they play.
May 6, 2020Resources for Educators
USF College of Education announces recipients of 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year, the College of Education presents our Distinguished Alumni Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates.
May 5, 2020Alumni and Friends, College of Education News
Alumni Spotlight: Francesca Perrone-Britt
With 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.
May 5, 2020Alumni and Friends
Alumni Spotlight: Mona Jain
Dr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.
May 5, 2020Alumni and Friends
Alumni Spotlight: Sara-Kay Bonti
After spending more than two decades serving in the classroom as an English teacher, USF alumna Sara-Kay Bonti moved into a school leadership role to help support other educators in the field.
May 5, 2020Alumni and Friends
David C. Anchin Center launches free professional development series to help educators teach online
The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.
May 4, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators
FCIT launches free online course series to support K-12 teachers through virtual instruction
The Florida Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.
April 23, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators
Alumna adapts to rapid changes in education while teaching in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
Malina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn’t sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.
April 16, 2020Alumni and Friends