Owls in the Academy

by Rachel Berger
November 30
The College of Education and Human Development is proud to celebrate our Owls in the Academy, our alumni who continue to make advances as researchers, faculty and administrators in higher education. Meet a few of our notable alumni who have recently started new faculty or administrative positions.Shana Levi-Nielsen, Temple UniversityWho says you can't go home? Dr. Shana Levi-Nielsen earned her PhD in school psychology at Temple and returned to join our faculty. She is a nationally certified school psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. She also taught in elementary...

Award Winning Owl: James LeGette

by Mya McKeown
November 29
James LeGette excels on and off the field. The special education student in the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University, expecting to graduate in 2024, received the Otto and Della Englert Scholarship, a prestigious award given to high-achieving students in the special education program.While being enrolled full-time at Temple, LeGette also works as a youth mentor, camp manager, and special education assistant teacher for emotional support classrooms. In each of these roles, he is committed to being an encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring mentor for the...

Award-Winning Owls

by Compiled by Rachel Berger
November 29
When our Owls soar, they are not alone - they lift the community on their wings. Research, experiential learning, and community engagement span across disciplines in the field. Below is a sampling of some of our award-winning Owls making an impact here and beyond.  CEHD Alumni Honored with Lindback Awards for Distinguished Principals and Teachers For the 2023-24 academic year, 16 distinguished CEHD alumni working in the School District of Philadelphia public schools were recognized for their excellence in teaching and leadership. These Owl honorees are listed below, and were...

Barbara A. Wasik: Illuminating Paths in Early Childhood Education

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
November 28
In the dynamic realm of early childhood education, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and impact—Barbara A. Wasik, the distinguished PNC-Endowed Chair in early childhood education in the College of Education and Human Development. With a career spanning 35 years, Wasik's pioneering work in early language and literacy interventions has earned her prestigious awards and transformed the landscape of early childhood education.Recently, Wasik, alongside esteemed colleagues Annemarie Hindman and JeanMarie Farrow, received the Katharine G. Butler Trailblazer Award...

$3M Grant Project to Improve Schooling Experiences and Academic Outcomes for Multilingual Learners

by Ivy Hoa Nguyen, in collaboration with Tamara Sniad, Sabina Neugebauer and Megeara Mabry
November 28
Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Twi, Portuguese, Khmer, Bengali, Portuguese, Vietnamese are only a few of the 173 languages spoken by students and families in the School District of Philadelphia. Like many large cities in the United States, Philadelphia's sizable and increasing population of Multilingual Learners of English (MLEs) brings new responsibilities and opportunities for schools. As local schools change and grow to include students from more culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, it is essential that teaching is high quality, as well as accessible, and that all...

Temple Teacher Residency Alumni Building Learning Resources for High School Students

by Rayma Abdallah
November 28
Three College of Education and Human Development alumni are contributing to building their school community in three very different, yet impactful, ways. Earlier this year, Francis "Frank" Ridgway, Tabatha Castillo and Florenca Shaho - all graduates of the Temple Teacher Residency (TTR) program and all employed at George Washington High School in Northeast Philadelphia - were awarded a $2,500 grant during a professional development program organized by the Institute for Citizens and Scholars.  The Temple Teacher Residency is an accelerated master's program that focuses on...

Temple University Alumni: The Killion Brothers - Award-Winning Owls in Education and Service

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
November 25
In education, the narratives of those who dedicate their lives to inspiring the next generation stand out. Among these exceptional stories are those of the Killion brothers, Jeffrey Killion, '97, and Sean P. Killion, '15, proud alumni of the College of Education and Human Development. Their journeys exemplify the profound impact educators can have on both students and communities. A Family of Educators United by a shared passion for education, the Killion brothers have left an indelible mark on their respective communities. Jeffrey, a dedicated high school math teacher for 29...

Top Reasons Why It’s Great to be a College of Education and Human Development Student

by Jennifer Mittelman
November 02
Hi! I am Jennifer Mittelman, a fourth-year student studying Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). There is so much to love about CEHD, but these are my favorite things about being a student here. Personable and Helpful Professors  The CEHD professors I have taken a course with are personable and helpful. They make me feel excited to learn and comfortable participating. When I have questions, they are prepared and happy to answer.  One of my favorite courses was "Leadership in Organizations" taught by...

Temple University dispatcher fulfills dream, achieves undergraduate degree 40 years after receiving a full scholarship to Temple

October 31
Brian Hathaway remembers being both eager to meet new friends and dive into his studies the first time he stepped onto Temple University's campus as a first-year student in 1981."It was nowhere as built up as it is now," he said. "It's amazing how much the campus has grown today compared to what it was like in the 1980s." At that time, Temple was awarding full scholarships to one student at every high school within the Delaware Valley, called the Outstanding Achievement scholarship. It was based on students' academic achievement and SAT scores, and Hathaway had earned the...

Institute on Disabilities Fall 2023 Newsletter

by Institute on Disabilities
October 31
The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to share our Institute on Disabilities fall newsletter. While some of the events included in the newsletter have now passed, the work produced is still vital and relevant. Topics include:Four Grants Awarded by Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities CouncilRhythm Bath Dance Installation a Sold-Out HitLeadership Program Celebrates a Year of LearningInstitute Partners with Opera PhiladelphiaLeadership and Career Studies:Applications Now OpenOpen House Dec. 6Upcoming WorkshopsPolicy NotesDisability Awareness Day2023...

Julie Booth: Transforming Math Education Through Innovative 'MathByExample' Project

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 24
Julie Booth is a prominent leader in math research, currently serving as the CEHD Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Faculty at Temple University. Her groundbreaking work in education has significantly impacted, particularly in developing innovative, research-based education practices. With Allie Huyghe, an assistant director at the Strategic Education Research Partnership Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing education through research, Julie Booth has embarked on a remarkable project known as "MathByExample."The "MathByExample" project is a...

Developing Future Leaders: The Essential Function of Leadership in Education 

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 24
It is impossible to overestimate the importance of excellent leadership in the constantly changing field of education. Successful educational endeavors require effective leadership, whether in charge of a single classroom, school, or district. It is crucial to understand that educational leaders sculpt the present and the future, shaping the minds and characteristics of the next generation, as we traverse the complexity of the twenty-first century. Leaders as the Lever of Change  "I believe that school leaders are the lever of change that we have to pull in a lot of schools,"...

Rohan Khadka: Building Community as Student Body President and Future Educator

by Jennifer Mittelman
October 23
Rohan Khadka is a junior studying secondary education-social studies with a specialization in political science in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at Temple University. His interest in being a teacher and an advocate started from a young age.  Khadka was born in Nepal and lived there for six years. At six years old, Khadka and his family moved to New Hampshire. Later, they moved to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He finished his school years at Cumberland Valley High School, a Title I school serving a large population of minority and low-income families. In...

Building Community, Achieving Excellence: Meet Dean Monika Williams Shealey

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 18
Monika Williams Shealey, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, is mission-driven and committed to collaborative community uplifting. Her journey, dedication to social justice, and mission to uplift our community serves as an inspiration to us all. Shealey has embarked on her tenure as the first female dean in the storied history of the CEHD with a profound sense of purpose. Her enthusiasm for Temple University's mission and the pursuit of educational excellence within an urban context is palpable and infectious. "In my first 90 days (about 3 months) as the...

Temple CEHD Awarded $1.4 Million Grant to Enhance Teacher Diversity

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 16
Pioneering the path towards a diverse teacher pipeline, The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is delighted to declare the acquisition of a substantial $1.4 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This achievement represents a significant stride in their dedication to leadership, fostering educational diversity, and advancing teacher development. It firmly establishes the college as a leader in initiatives aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of educators, with a particular emphasis on nurturing diversity within the teaching...

CEHD Provides Path to Superintendency

by Rachel Berger
October 03
Educators and school leaders have a new path to advancing their careers and communities - the College of Education and Human Development's Superintendency Certificate Program. Temple University and the School District of Philadelphia have partnered to create a pathway to superintendency utilizing a leadership academy model. Chris McGinley, chair of CEHD's Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies department, explains that the "academy would utilize an existing four-course, twelve-credit program at Temple University that meets course requirements for state certification,...

Remembering JoAnne A. Epps, Temple University’s 13th President

by  Monika Williams Shealey, PhD  
September 24
Dear CEHD Family,  President  JoAnne A. Epps  devoted her life to serving both Temple and the Philadelphia community. She was a member of the Temple faculty for more than 30 years, and her leadership across the university was inspirational and serves as an example for us all. Prior to being appointed as Acting President, she served as the dean of Beasley School of Law, the executive vice president and provost, and Temple's chief academic officer. Before joining Temple's faculty, she also served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Philadelphia. But, more important than her...

Remembering Dr. Constance E. Clayton

by  Monika Williams Shealey, PhD  
September 22
To the College of Education and Human Development Community, It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Constance E. Clayton (EDU '55, '68, '69) on September 18. Dr. Clayton was a member of the College of Education and Human Development's Board of Visitors and was the first Black and female superintendent at the School District of Philadelphia. Born in North Philadelphia in 1933, Constance Elaine Clayton was the daughter of Levi and Willabell Clayton. She attended Girls' High and earned degrees at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania....

How CEHD's Institute on Disabilities Is Advancing Disability Research

by Mya McKeown
September 18
As students adjust to college life in the fall semester, they may notice how accessible campus is. This is because of the work of centers like the Institute on Disabilities (IOD) in the College of Education and Human Development. The IOD provides research-based guidance on increasing the quality of life for disabled people. The mission is to learn from and work with people with disabilities, and their families, in diverse communities across Pennsylvania.Associate Director and Assistant Research Professor Katey Burke says the IOD's purpose is "to create and share knowledge,...

CEHD Announces New Department Chairs, Faculty Updates

by Rachel Berger and Dawn Angelique Roberts
September 08
Meet the Academic Department Chairs As we kick off a new academic year at Temple's College of Education and Human Development, get to know your academic department chairs and see a complete list of full-time faculty. Policy, Organizational and Leadership StudiesDepartment Chair: Christopher McGinleyAcademic and Research Interests:School and School District LeadershipFavorite thing about Temple's CEHD: It's home to me. I went here as an undergrad majoring in elementary education and completed my courses for principal certification here as well.Favorite course to teach:Ethical...