Meet the
Merry Mosaic Mural
May 22
Just a reminder about the special presentation of our Ben's Bells Kindness Mural, the first Kindness Mural at the UA.
Come meet Jeannette Mare and her Ben's Bells staff, Kari Imoro, the mural artist, and members of the College of Education community.
DETAILS
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
College of Education,
East Lobby
3:30 to 5 p.m.
There will be refreshments and a short program at 4 p.m.
For more information, please contact Rose Santellano-Milem.
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Honorary Doctorate
for Our Friend
Emily Meschter
Emily Meschter, philanthropist and education activist, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the Graduate Commencement ceremony last Friday.
As both a volunteer and philanthropist, she has supported programs in early, elementary, and higher education, and our community has benefited greatly from her selflessness. She began her philanthropy in Tucson in 1994, when she wanted to support a grade level of students in a school serving a low-income community by funding the students' post-secondary education.
Her "I Have a Dream" program included 71 third-graders at Laguna Elementary School who were promised a full four-year college scholarship (tuition, housing, and books) upon successful completion of high school. Emily realized that if this dream were to be fulfilled, these students would need additional support along the way and, therefore, funded an infrastructure that included after-school tutoring and counseling throughout all their years in school.
To date, 30 students of the original group successfully completed college degrees, and three became teachers. She still is funding some of the students as they pursue master's degrees, and she has assisted some graduates in starting businesses. Her philanthropy doesn't end there. Emily provided financial support for an early childhood learning center, fondly known as Emily's Place, by donating $200,000 of her own funds and fundraising an additional $100,000. She also helped the college secure a grant from the Helios Education Foundation for $2 million to develop innovative teacher education curriculum.
She has devoted herself to other programs, as well, such as the Rodel Foundation's Exemplary Teacher Program and Project SOAR. More recently, she was one of the major donors to help establish the first Paul L. Lindsey & Kathy J. Alexander Dean's Chair in the college. We held a small gathering in the WOW library to recognize her commitment to education.
Thank you for everything you do, Emily!
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Education E-News
May 2012
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"Deep summer is when laziness
finds respectability."
-- Author Sam Keen
It's true that life slows down a bit during the summer, especially in the hot Southwest, but we still have lots to tell you before we officially wrap up the spring semester.
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Congratulations, Graduates!
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We congratulate all of our spring graduates, and we are happy to announce our spring award recipients.
University Student Award
UA Hispanic Alumni Outstanding
Graduate Student Award
Carolina Luque
College of Education Student Awards
Outstanding Senior
Rene Acereto
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate
Heidi Bacon
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate
Kathleen Stoehr
Disability & Psychoeducational Studies
Student Awards
Outstanding Senior, Rehabilitation
Rollonda Daugherty
Outstanding Senior, Deaf Studies
Holli Thenhaus
Outstanding Cross-Categorical
Special Education Student Teacher
Claire Cox
Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies
Student Awards
Outstanding Early Childhood Student Teacher
Melissa Vicari
Outstanding Elementary Student Teacher
Olivia Oglesby
Outstanding Teach Arizona Student Teacher
Dustin LaRue Diehl
College Faculty Awards
Maria Urquides Laureate Award
Assistant Professor Erin Turner
Outstanding Faculty Teaching/Mentor Award
Professor of Practice Mary Carol Combs
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Announcing new bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Literacy, Learning, & Leadership
Department of Teaching, Learning
& Sociocultural Studies
Our new non-certification degree prepares graduates to work in settings outside of schools and classrooms and provides leadership and learning opportunities. Students will examine policies that promote equity and educational access for immigrant children and adults, people living in poverty, and people with disabilities. Graduates will be prepared to work in settings that:
Promote literacy for children, adults, and families
Establish a climate of respect for learners who differ in age and purpose
Inform and impact state, national, and community policy
Potential job opportunities and settings include:
Private non-profit or for-profit organizations
Corporate sector (e.g., publishing, technology, educator professional development, research and evaluation, policy, and consulting)
Community groups, environmental learning centers, or senior citizen projects
Youth or adult after-school or tutoring programs
Youth education and outreach programs (sports programs, summer camps)
The program begins this fall. For more information, call 520-621-7865.
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People
Dean's Office
Congratulations go out to these stellar staff members, who were honored at the Staff Awards Breakfast:
Leticia Robles (two awards!)
Peer Recognition Award
Staff Award of Excellence - Silver
Rose Santellano-Milem
Service Award
Karen Sesler
Staff Award of Excellence - Gold
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Robles
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Educational Psychology
Professor Mary McCaslin and Assistant Professor of Practice Heidi Burross published an article in Teachers College Record about individual differences within a sociocultural perspective. Here's more.
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Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies
David Betts was promoted to Professor of Practice.
Mary Carol Combs was promoted to Professor of Practice.
Bruce Johnson was promoted to Professor.
Barry Roth was promoted to Associate Professor of Practice.
Patty Stowers was promoted to Associate Professor of Practice.
Linda Webb received the Service Award (employed 8+ years) at the Staff Awards Breakfast.
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