Addressing the Special Education Teacher Shortage through Research

by Cassy Pressimone Beckowski
March 28
The College of Education and Human Development's Allison Gilmour, PhD, investigates why there are not enough special educators and what schools and policymakers can do to retain more qualified teachers. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted an ongoing shortage of special education teachers. An insufficient number of teachers have entered the field in recent years, and schools struggle to retain qualified professionals. College of Education and Human Development assistant professor Allison Gilmour, PhD, is working to address these challenges through her research. Gilmour, who...

Temple Alumna Selected as the Keynote Speaker for the 42nd Annual School Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis Conference

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
March 19
Coming back as the keynote speaker for the 42nd Annual School Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis Conference is like coming back home for keynote speaker, and CEHD alumna Celeste M. Malone."I was excited to get the invitation," said Malone. "It truly is a full circle moment. I recall being one of the main student volunteers during the conference when I was a student at Temple," she added.Malone shared that she created the student poster session while a student in the College of Education and Human Development. The poster session allows students to...

Aayushi Doshi: Shaping Career Goal through Global Exposure

by Rayma Abdallah
March 17
When they say, "Owls are everywhere," they don't usually mean one Owl is in many places... but that's the story for secondary education major Aayushi Doshi. She is only a second-year student and has lived and worked in education in Rome, Italy, and North Philadelphia. Doshi knew she wanted to pursue a teaching career since she was in middle school. She had many teachers who inspired her, and she wanted to be just like them. Doshi points to her 10th- grade history teacher and fellow Temple Owl, Mr. Adam Wirjosemito (CLA '09). He made the class enjoyable and interactive, which...

Adding Theory to Practice to Elevate Careers

by Rachel Berger
March 13
Temple's College of Education and Human Development launches WISE pathway for preschool teachers to complete their bachelor's degreesThe need for teachers in our country, in our state, and in our community is significant. The College of Education and Human Development is tapping into our institutional roots to bridge the gap for preschool educators to complete their bachelor's degrees and elevate their careers.Temple University was founded as a night school in 1884 to ensure adults in the community had access to excellence. Russell Conwell called them our "acres of diamonds."...

Erica Johnston Prepares CEHD Students for Career Success 

by Rayma Abdallah
February 27
Erica Johnston diligently works to ensure students feel comfortable and prepared when establishing their future education and human development endeavors. As the assistant director for career development and an adjunct instructor, Johnston comes to work every day eager to aid students. Johnston has always been passionate about teaching. While pursuing her master's in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) here at Temple University in 2017, Johnston spent time working for nonprofit organizations and with college readiness programs for international students....

From Puerto Rico to Philadelphia, a Temple Made Family

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
February 23
Danalice Pacheco, a proud participant in the College of Education and Human Development's Temple Teacher Residency, is enjoys life in the classroom hundreds of miles away from her home in Puerto Rico, where she taught for ten years. Pacheco teaches and thrives as a Spanish teacher at Frankford High School in Philadelphia. "I love my job, and I enjoy sharing my culture with the students," said Pacheco. In Puerto Rico, she taught advanced Spanish to natives. In Philadelphia, she teaches novice students Spanish how to write and deliver presentations in Spanish.  Before becoming a...

Little by Little, Better and Better: A #TempleMade Duo 

by Ivy Hoa Nguyen
February 13
The friendly classmate sitting next to you now may one day become the love of your life.  Shanae Bryan and Chris Bryan met as graduate students in the Temple Teacher Residency (TTR) program back in 2019. The happily married couple recently moved to Overbrook and are expecting their second child. Their first encounter, during the TTR selection day, where candidates give a mock lesson, was memorable to Chris. He was impressed by how engaging and well-prepared Shanae was for her lesson. "She produced handwritten handouts for everyone," he said. "They were all handmade and not...

15 Questions with Dean Davis

by Rayma Abdallah
January 11
Interim Dean James Earl Davis is a leader, a researcher, a professor… and, like many of us, a binge watcher, a sports fan and a traveler. He seems to do it all! I sat down with Dean Davis recently to get to know him better. Allow me to introduce you to a side of Dean Davis you might not have expected. What is your favorite place on campus?  Charles Library - there's something about the soaring atrium when you walk inside, it lifts spirits. What is your favorite food truck on campus? For about a decade, my favorite food truck was Eppy's. Unfortunately, post-pandemic, it's...

Top Moments of 2022

by Rachel Berger
December 27
Our hearts are full as we reflect on 2022 in the College of Education and Human Development. As we celebrate some of our fondest memories from this year, we look forward to ushering a new year of growth through research, teaching and service. We remain steadfast in our mission to prepare all of our students as educational leaders and agents of change who employ leading-edge understandings and evidence-based practices in whatever setting they work.James Earl Davis, PhD, begins servings as Interim DeanOn June 1, James Earl Davis, a tenured professor in Policy, Organizational...

Meet the Temple student on the Eagles cheerleading squad

December 19
On select weekends this football season you'll find Temple student and cheerleader James LeGette on the sidelines of Lincoln Financial Field. He won't be in cherry and white cheering on the Temple Owls, however. He'll be in green and black cheering on the city's beloved Philadelphia Eagles."Eagles fans are so passionate about our team that you can literally feel the ground shaking from how loud they're screaming," said LeGette, a Class of 2025 special education major. "It's absolutely phenomenal."LeGette was born in Philadelphia and raised in nearby Levittown, Pennsylvania. His...

A Sit-Down with Interim Dean Davis

by Rayma Abdallah
December 16
James Earl Davis, interim dean of Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, is a man of many academic and professional accomplishments. Davis knew he wanted to be a researcher ever since he was a sociology major at Morehouse College. His motivation came from the faculty, who, he said, could "discern your gifts and skills before you could fully understand them." In college, he was part of an honors research program where he was introduced to data collection and analysis. His fascination for research grew from there, although he never imagined himself...

Educational Psychology PhD Student Publishes First-Author Book Chapter

by Ellen Santa Maria
November 23
Joseph Eisman, a third-year educational psychology doctoral student, has a first-authored chapter in the recently published book entitled Mindful Social Studies: Frameworks for Social Emotional Learning and Critically Engaged Citizens. Joseph says he wrote the chapter, "A Framework of Historical Empathy for Social and Emotional Learning: A Perspective-Taking Praxis" with his co-author and advisor, Dr. Tim Patterson, because he is "interested in finding novel ways to embed education with programs that support students' social and emotional competencies, like their empathic...

Graduate Student Spotlight: Eric Baker Flourishes in Student Teaching Experience

by Rayma Abdallah
October 19
Impressive. Positive. Honest. These are just a few of the words used to describe teacher candidate and Temple University graduate student, Eric Baker. Baker, who came to Temple after completing his undergraduate degree in Theater Studies at Rider University, began his student teaching experience this fall at Academy at Palumbo, a historic Philadelphia high school located in Bella Vista. He is currently at the Academy co-teaching with English teacher Ronald Paulus, who says he is in awe of the College of Education and Human Development's teacher education program because of how...

Staff Spotlight: Rachel Berger

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
September 02
 Rachel Berger (KLN '05, FOX '10), Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Education and Human Development is a familiar face to the Temple University community. In addition to earning two degrees here, she has also been a longtime employee on Temple's Ambler campus, having worked there for nearly 16 years, most recently as the Assistant Director for Marketing and Enrollment Services. Her primary focus there was on creating the next generation of Owls through undergraduate recruitment and marketing the various opportunities on the campus and within...

Staff Spotlight: Tina Young, Assistant Director of Special Events

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
July 14
The College of Education and Human Development is pleased to welcome a familiar face to the CEHD family. Tina Young, no stranger to Temple University, has been with the university for nine years as an events coordinator in the Howard Gittis Student Center. As an events coordinator, Young assisted with planning hundreds of student center programs each semester. She managed the pre-event, on-site and post-event phase for university events. She scheduled, completed site visits and planned meetings. Recently hired as the Assistant Director of Special Events for the College of...

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

by Kyra Sobel
July 14
Students preparing for careers in education and human development have a lot of college and university options available to them. Here are some of our favorite aspects of Temple University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) that set us apart.1. Service-Based MissionSince the College of Education and Human Development's founding in 1919, the college has been a pioneer in preparing the best and brightest educational professionals. CEHD promotes education as a primary mechanism for social mobility and social justice for all learners. Our mission is to prepare our...

Recent graduates are #TempleMade to #BeMoore

by Rachel Berger
June 27
Jacklynn Campos and Hailey Lucas, both members of the College of Education and Human Development's Class of 2022, know exactly what lies ahead as they embark on their careers. Just prior to graduation, they both secured teaching contracts with the School District of Philadelphia at J. Hampton Moore Elementary School. They credit their unique Temple senior year experience with giving them confidence as they begin their professional careers.The recent graduates, both Elementary Education and Special Education majors, spent their full senior year in teacher training at Moore. The...

In Memorium: Dr. Cynthia Belliveau

by Dr. James Earl Davis
June 14
To the College of Education and Human Development Community,It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the recent loss of a member of our CEHD family. On June 9, 2022, Dr. Cynthia Belliveau passed away peacefully.Throughout her life, Dr. Belliveau showed a heartfelt and unwavering commitment to serving her community and supporting her students and colleagues. Just last year, Dr. Belliveau was honored by the college for her service to all of us, and in 2013, she was recognized by the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies as Faculty Advisor of the Year. We will work...

Kent Paredes Scribner, ’92, Honored at Gallery of Success Reception

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
May 26
The Temple University Gallery of Success committee recently hosted an awards ceremony and reception honoring alumni from Temple's 17 schools and colleges. This year, the College of Education and Human Development honored Kent Paredes Scribner. Scribner has led the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) since 2015. Scribner's father, Jay Scribner, was named dean of the College of Education in 1975 and served as dean for 14 years, and his mother, Alicia Paredes Scribner, '77, '82, '87, '89, was a Gallery of Success honoree as well.The Temple University Gallery of Success...