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Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches ‘Dear Writer’ Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from home

The Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 29, 2020Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement

Merritt Smith

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

Linda Morales

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

About the USF College of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South Florida College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.