Temple Alumna to serve as Special Assistant and Chief of Staff of the College of Education and Human Development

by By Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 12
Temple alumna, Nelia Viveiros, EdD, LLB is happy to call Philadelphia home once again and as a proud Temple Owl she's excited to be back on the campus of Temple University. Viveiros, a first-generation, Latinx leader whose career in higher education has spanned more than 20 years, has held previous full-time positions at Temple from 2002 to 2014 and has more recently served in a part-time capacity as the college's Special Assistant for Faculty Affairs. Attracted by the mission of the College of Education and Human Development, Viveiros will serve as the Special Assistant to...

Remembering Jay D. Scribner

October 12
Jay D. Scribner, former dean of the College of Education, passed away on September 11. A pioneer in educational administration and leadership, Dr. Scribner was named dean in 1975 and served as dean for 14 years. Scribner led the development of programs in partnership with the Philadelphia School District as well as in Nigeria and Tokyo.Throughout his entire career, he made a mark locally and abroad with efforts aimed at diversifying the leadership ranks in education and improving conditions for underserved student populations. In doing so, he mentored students across the...

Paving a Path in Professional Health Education

by Kyra Sobel
October 04
In Summer 2021, the College of Education and Human Development excitedly introduced its new Professional Health Education program, which trains health professionals with knowledge and skills to become better educators for students in health fields, such as dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and science. Through the new program, health professionals can earn a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) or a Graduate Certificate. Students will learn to develop teaching plans to accommodate diverse populations and apply evidence-based healthcare principles, effective coaching techniques and...

Temple course answers the question: Why care about college?

September 24
In early August, a cohort of 17 high school students from district and charter schools in Philadelphia piled into Ritter Hall for the first day of Why Care about College: Higher Education in American Life, a college credit course offered at Temple University. The class is intended to prepare students for the world of college. It is offered for both Temple students and high school students who are enrolled in Temple Education Scholars, a yearlong dual enrollment program that enables college-bound high school seniors to take a full semester's worth of courses at Temple. Leading...

CEHD alumna amongst 2020/2021 Lindback Principal and Teacher Award winners

August 25
Since 2011, Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia has been recognizing and rewarding school principals who have made significant leadership and humanitarian contributions to his/her school community.For the 2020-2021 year, the Lindback Foundation awarded 60 distinguished teachers and seven principals from Philadelphia public schools who demonstrate excellence in promoting learning at the highest levels. The teacher award recipients were chosen based on their activities that improve the intellectual and character development of students. Similarly, the...

Untangling the controversy around critical race theory

by Edirin Oputu
August 05
In the past few months, critical race theory (CRT) has shot to the forefront of public discourse in the U.S., appearing in countless headlines and sparking intense debates across the country about its significance and use.   For Charles A. Price, an associate professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies in the College of Education and Human Development, the controversy demonstrates not only how CRT has been politicized but also a lack of understanding of the theory itself.  "We often get into discussions about race that go...

Ready to Fly Program Prepares First-Gen Students for Success

by Kyra Sobel
July 19
Attending college as a first-generation (first-gen) student is a tremendous accomplishment! To help first-generation students navigate college life, Temple University is piloting the Ready to Fly program in the College of Education and Human Development and the College of Liberal Arts.Ready to Fly is a new program for first-generation students who will begin their first year of college in the fall of 2021. The program's mission is to ensure academic and personal success for Temple's incoming first-generation students by sharing important resources and building community. ...

Summer Reading List

by Kyra Sobel
June 23
Take some time out of your busy summer to read the College of Education and Human Development's faculty-recommended books. From politics to science fiction, there's a book for everyone! Many of these fantastic books can be found in the Charles Library. Check out the library website to see if any of the ones that interest you are available!   While Justice Sleeps  By Stacy Abrams  Recommended by Professor Cathy Fiorello "Sometimes you just need to relax with a legal thriller (or at least, I do)! Written by Stacey Abrams, a political powerhouse you'...

Joe DuCette Dissertation Award Fund Established to Honor Professor and Doctoral Students

by Elvis Wagner
May 26
 To honor Professor Joseph DuCette, and recognize the exceptional work of doctoral students in the College of Education and Human Development, the college will establish the Joe DuCette Dissertation Award on behalf of the PhD Committee.Dr. DuCette has been a respected and admired member of the faculty and administration in the College of Education and Human Development at Temple for more than 50 years. While he has had many positions in the college, perhaps his most impressive role has been as a doctoral advisor and dissertation committee member. Dr. DuCette has served on over...

Top 10 Reasons Why It's Great to be a College of Education and Human Development Student

by Kyra Sobel
May 19
With a seemingly endless choice of universities and schools within the United States, Temple University's College of Education and Human Development stands out among the pack for many reasons. Here are some of our favorites! 1. The Campus CommunityWhether it's hanging out with friends on Beury Beach during the day or having a late-night study session in one of Charles Library's breakout rooms, Temple's campus cultivates a safe, close-knit community. The College of Education and Human Development is no exception. Faculty and students often know each other's names and are usually...

2020 Graduate and Temple Professor Awarded Annual Dissertation Award for Literacy Excellence

by Kyra Sobel
May 17
Jessica Tobin Nagle, a 2020 graduate of the PhD in Education program with a concentration in Literacy and Learners and current adjunct assistant professor at Temple University, was awarded the annual dissertation award for Literacy Excellence by the American Educational Research Association's (AERA) SIG Research in Reading and Literacy for her work on "A Qualitative Study of the Strategies Dual Language Teachers Employ to Differentiate Reading Instruction in Their Classrooms." Tobin Nagle started teaching several years ago in Chicago and then at the Westtown School in...

CEHD Graduates Recognized at Spring 2021 Commencement

by Courtney Douglas
May 14
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, the College of Education and Human Development celebrated its most recent graduates in an in-person ceremony at Temple Sports Complex. The college recognized May 2021, December 2020, and Summer 2020 graduates who completed their final semesters at Temple amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite calls for rain during the week, graduates were greeted with a beautiful and sunny spring day to cap off their academic careers. Desiree' LaMarr-Murphy '10 gave the keynote address during the ceremony. LaMarr-Murphy is a West Philadelphia native, Temple...

2021 Commencement Speakers Announced

by Kyra Sobel
April 22
The College of Education and Human Development at Temple University is honored to announce Roxanne Biedermann '21 as the undergraduate speaker, Nicholas Adams '16, '21 as the graduate speaker, and Desiree' LaMarr-Murphy '10 as the keynote speaker for this year's Commencement ceremony on May 6. Biedermann is a first-generation college graduate pursuing a bachelor of science degree in education. Biedermann has a passion for equitable education and helping children find their true potential.Born and raised in Philadelphia, it has always been a dream of Biedermann's to graduate...

Faculty Feature: Dr. Cynthia Belliveau

by Jessica Nicolao
March 30
Cynthia Belliveau, professor of practice in psychological studies in education, lives by the words of children's rights activist Marian Wright Edelman: "Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time." Having started three nonprofits: Partners for Youth, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Character Education (PACE), and the Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance (PSLA), service is the core of Belliveau's life's work. "A recurring theme in my life is the idea of service and need. I am always asking 'what does a...

Faculty Feature: Dr. Jennifer Johnson

by Kyra Sobel
March 30
In honor of Women's History Month, the College of Education and Human Development is highlighting some of its spectacular female educators and staff. Jennifer Johnson, assistant professor of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies, gave insight on her work, background and what inspires her. Before Johnson was an active scholar in the fields of college access and student retention she was a middle school teacher in Philadelphia's Public Schools, focusing on science and mathematics. Working as a 7th-grade teacher, Johnson discovered she was also passionate about raising...

Sally Gould-Taylor, EDU ’16, Appointed Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
March 02
Dean Gregory M. Anderson is excited to announce the appointment of Sally Gould-Taylor, EDU '16, as Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development. She will also serve as an Associate Professor of Research in the Department of Teaching and Learning.Gould-Taylor began as the Interim Executive Director of the Institute in March 2020 after initially serving as both the Institute's Associate Director and the Director of Research and Evaluation.As Interim Executive Director, Gould-Taylor managed the institute during the COVID-19...

Faculty Spotlight: Charles A. Price

by Kyra Sobel
March 01
Charles A. Price, associate professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies in the College of Education and Human Development, shared with us his experiences in education and advice for future Black educators. Can you tell us about a past experience that has influenced your career?  In another life, I was a farmworker. By then I had decided to get a college degree because I knew sports would not be my ticket to somewhere other than where I was. One day when work was slow, I became involved in a conversation with Jamaican and Haitian men, who taught...

Temple Vice Dean Leading the Way in Workforce Development

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
February 23
College of Education and Human Development Dean Gregory M. Anderson is pleased to announce that Patience Lehrman, Temple alumna and long-time executive director of two award-winning, grant-funded centers - the Intergenerational Center and the Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education, has a new title to add to her amazing list of accomplishments.  Lehrman's newest title is Vice Dean of Workforce and Community Development. In this new role, she will serve as the official representative of the college to the community and to the Bureau of Career and...

College Alumnus Embodies Temple’s Motto: Perseverance Conquers

by Jessica Nicolao
February 02
College of Education and Human Development alumnus, Peter Aguilar, EDU '85, was driven to a career in healthcare by his passion for helping others. He currently serves as vice president of support service at New York University Langone Health. He says his drive to help people has been a part of him since he was young. "All of my life I have had empathy toward others. Within healthcare, I find that placing the patient at the center of everything you do, fulfills my purpose," said Aguilar.Aguilar's work requires laser focus and high organizational skills as he orchestrates...