6:45 a.m.: 5th and 6th grade teacher Conor McDonald, EDU '18, arrives at St. Ephrem School in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and begins making copies, going over lessons and preparing for the day before his students arrive.8:05 a.m.: Classes start.2:45 p.m.: Students leave the building and McDonald heads to the library. There, he helps run St. Ephrem's after school program.5:30 p.m.: McDonald goes home and catches up on work.8:30 p.m.: McDonald prepares his lunch and puts his clothes together for the next day of school.This was what McDonald's average day looked like before the COVID-...
As the degree program coordinator, Associate Professor of Practice Elizabeth Diamond, PhD, is one of the leaders in the College of Education's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The CTE program aims to support a diverse and impassioned group of professionals ready to make an impact as educators.CTE is unique. It prepares career and technical professionals with the skills to teach a subject in their area of occupation. The College of Education currently offers an undergraduate non-degree program in Career and Technical Education and graduate non-degree programs in CTE...
Most teacher-preparation programs don't linger long on the concept of student mental health. But considering that traumatic childhood events have far-reaching—at times, even life-altering—consequences, from risky health behaviors to poor social-emotional development and even early death, teachers are in a crucial position to help support their students.Jean Boyer, an assistant professor of instruction in Temple's College of Education and a long-practicing school psychologist, has focused on infusing just this type of trauma-informed education—also known as...
Congratulations to Temple Owl Dara Ruiz-Whalen, BSEd '95, MSEd '01, and current doctoral student, and her business partner Alana O'Reilly. Ruiz-Whalen and O'Reilly are executive directors and co-founders of eCLOSE Institute, a not-for-profit public charity (501(c)3). Setting the framework for building teacher-scientist teams to bring cutting edge research into the classroom, eCLOSE programs provide professional research training to students and teachers that bring core concepts in high school science education to life. Recently, eCLOSE was named the 2020 Greater Philadelphia...
Sydney Smith, 2018/2019 TES Scholar and EDU '23, along with Juliet Curci, assistant dean of college access and persistence, were recently interviewed by Loraine Ballard Morrill, director of news and community affairs, Philadelphia Region, iHeartMedia Markets Group.Curci spoke about the work that the College of Education is doing with Temple Education Scholars and Smith shared her experience as a former TES Scholar and current COE student. Listen to the interviewSydney Smith is an Early Childhood Education major and is still actively involved with TES working as a tutor, doing...
After graduating from the College of Education in May 2019 with a BSEd in secondary education: social studies education, Masaki Bolte is already making an impact as a social studies teacher in Philadelphia. Bolte began his journey in Fall 2019 as a full-time educator at Hill Freedom World Academy, a middle and high school in Northwest Philadelphia, teaching three different social studies classes. He spends numerous hours each week planning content, creating learning support materials and teaching. Facilitating a respectful collaborative space is a priority for Bolte and is a...
As a child, Emily Zahn, EDU '16, '20, dreamed of a career where she could help people. In May, that dream will become a reality when Zahn graduates from the College of Education and begins her professional career as a school counselor.Throughout Zahn's life, she focused on developing deep, nurturing relationships and had a curiosity for understanding the motives behind people's behavior. This curiosity originally led her to pursue an undergraduate degree in special education at the College of Education. While Zahn loved developing relationships with students as their teacher,...
Celia S. Feinstein, executive director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University's College of Education, has received the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities' (AAIDD) 2020 Service to the Field Award.The AAIDD was established in 1876 and is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities. With membership over 5,000 in the United States and in 55 countries worldwide, AAIDD is the leader in advocating quality of life and rights for those with...
January is National Mentoring Month. In honor of this special occasion, we sat down with Donovan Forrest EDU '20, College of Education student and founder of the mentorship non-profit DonCARES of Philadelphia, Inc. Founded in 2015, DonCARES is dedicated to helping students in North Philadelphia achieve their dreams through education, mentorship and service. To listen to the audio from our conversation, press the play button below. The transcript of the conversation can be found below the audio recording. Conversation Transcript[Music plays - "The Strip" by Mela]Heather...
In recognition of university-based scholars in the United States who are doing the most to shape educational practice and policy, Rick Hess of EducationWeek released the 2020 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings on January 8. In the 2020 ranking, two College of Education faculty members were recognized in the top 25 of most influential scholars. Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology, was ranked ninth. Marc Lamont Hill, Steve Charles Chair in Media, Cities, and Solutions and professor of urban education, was ranked #24. Douglas Webber,...
As we enter a new decade and begin the next century for the College of Education, it's an opportune time to reflect on the accomplishments and happenings from the past year. Below is a selection of highlights from 2019. The College of Education Celebrates its 100th AnniversaryFor 100 years, the College of Education at Temple University has been known for its excellence and leadership in its efforts to improve teaching and learning, particularly within the context of urban education. Throughout this time, the College of Education has served as an educational resource and...
In November, Temple University joined the Pennsylvania Department of Education and several local colleges and universities as partners of a new program titled Aspiring to Educate (A2E). The program aims to cultivate and diversify Pennsylvania's educator pool by identifying potential recruits as early as freshman year in high school and offering financial assistance to pursue post-secondary degrees in education. "This initiative is critically important and addresses a significant and longstanding shortage of teachers of color in the educator workforce," said Gregory M. Anderson...
A cohort of girls from two North Philadelphia middle schools is now participating in the College of Education's Urban Youth Leadership Academy (UYLA), thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Lasko Family Foundation that helped the program expand this academic year.UYLA, which piloted with six eighth-grade boys from the Duckrey and Dunbar middle schools adjacent to Temple's Main Campus in the 2016-2017 academic year, is a mentorship program aimed at setting middle-schoolers on the path toward academic success in high school and beyond. The program was operating on a shoestring budget...
Irene Eizen, an alumna of Temple College of Education was honored at Temple University's Gallery of Success during Homecoming Weekend. Temple University's Gallery of Success celebrates outstanding professional achievement, inspiring students to their future and bringing honor to the institution. A graduate from each of Temple's 17 schools and colleges were honored at the awards ceremony and reception.Eizen, BS, '70, MED, '72, EDD, '95, is a three-time Owl, earning her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees all from the College of Education. A leader in mathematics education...
After serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years, Derek Koon EDU' 20 is now on the path to becoming a certified educator as a resident in the Temple Teacher Residency (TTR) program at the College of Education. Koon is part of the Troops to Teachers program, which helps veterans transition into teaching careers. Temple University and Troops to Teachers have a partnership in order to recruit more veterans into teaching. Prior to attending the College of Education, Koon had an extensive military career, enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1982 and serving until 2004. During his service, he...
Faculty Spotlight: Annemarie Hindman Annemarie Hindman, associate professor of educational psychology and early childhood education continues to make a difference in early childhood education by partnering and collaborating with fellow educators in the College of Education.A native of Frederick, Maryland, Hindman earned a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University, as well as a master's degree in developmental psychology and a doctorate in education and psychology from the University of Michigan. In her twelve years at the College of Education, Hindman coordinates the...
This week, Temple University and the College of Education are celebrating National Transfer Student Week. To honor this special week, we interviewed secondary education major David Light, who recently transferred to Temple University from Montgomery County Community College.What was it like applying to transfer to Temple?I remember the application process being super quick and easy. It was also exciting to be taking a step forward in my future!What were you looking for when you transferred to Temple?Coming to Temple, I was looking for an environment that allows me to be close...
Today, the College of Education celebrates World Math Day. In honor of this special occasion, we sat down with future math educator, Jason Hickman EDU '20, to ask him about his passion for math education. Hickman is currently pursuing his MEd in Secondary Education with a concentration in mathematics and plans to graduate in May 2020.What is your first memory of math?It sounds silly, but when I was in daycare learning numbers, we were asked to count as high as we could. Of course, three or four of us decided we were going to be the ones to count the highest. We couldn't go one...
Irene Eizen, an alumna of Temple College of Education will be honored at Temple University's Gallery of Success on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 4:30 p.m. in Mitten Hall. Temple University's Gallery of Success celebrates outstanding professional achievement, inspiring students to their future and bringing honor to the institution. A graduate from each of Temple's 17 schools and colleges will be honored at the awards ceremony and reception.Eizen, BS, '70, MED, '72, EDD, '95, is a three-time Owl, earning her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees all from the College of...
