College of Education and Human Development Welcomes New Faculty

by Jessica Nicolao
October 01
The College of Education and Human Development welcomes six new faculty to the college and celebrates the new roles of three faculty for the 2020-21 academic year. With research interests ranging from program evaluation, to adolescent social-emotional wellbeing, to the effectiveness of co-teaching during student teaching, these faculty will take the College of Education and Human Development community to new horizons. Read their biographies below. Casey Crass Clinical Assistant Professor, Teaching and LearningAcademic Background: I have a BS in elementary education from Towson...

Students Making the College Smile

by Jessica Nicolao
October 01
College of Education and Human Development students are one in a million. Our students work hard to become leaders in the fields of education and human development, building a better future for students and the community. Read on for our 2020 roundup of students who simply make us smile! Masaki Bolte, EDU '19After graduating with a BSEd in secondary education: social studies education, Masaki Bolte began making an impact as a social studies teacher in Philadelphia. His journey started as a full-time educator at Hill Freedom World Academy, a middle and high school in Northwest...

TESOL Faculty Member Receives English Language Fellow Alumni Impact Award

by Jessica Nicolao
September 02
Adjunct Professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Karen Jury received the English Language Fellow Alumni Impact Award from the U.S. Department of State in July 2020. Jury's award recognizes her contributions to education in the U.S. after returning from her English Language Fellow program in Thailand, 2013-2014. This program enables qualified U.S. educators in the field of TESOL to participate in 10-month-long fellowships at academic institutions throughout the world. The award is designed to celebrate fellows who continue to use their fellowship...

Education Students and Faculty Bring History into the Classroom

by Jessica Nicolao
August 31
An effort funded by the Digital Public Libraries of America (DPLA) has given College of Education and Human Development students the opportunity to bring first-hand historical documents, known as primary sources, straight to the classroom. "Primary sources are the raw data of history," said Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning Timothy Patterson. "They are the documents and first-hand accounts from the past that historians use to write their accounts of the past." The goal of the project was to research and group together thematically related primary source documents,...

Doctoral Student Works to Shape the Future of Philadelphia’s Youth

by Jessica Nicolao
July 28
Kyle "The Conductor" Morris, EDU '22, is a part-time executive educational leadership doctoral student and a full-time Philadelphia youth advocate. Morris is the founding executive director of the non-profit The ECO Foundation. The organization, established in 2018, encourages Philadelphia students, and the adults in their lives, to get more involved in their communities. "When discussing [Philadelphia] community deficits, I realized many issues could be solved if people had more education, culture, and opportunities. We named our organization The ECO Foundation, and never...

Faculty Member Supports Colleagues During Pandemic

by Jessica Nicolao
July 28
In April, Assistant Professor of Instruction Di Liu received a box of face masks from his family in China. The box had approximately 500 surgical masks and 25 KN95 masks. Though masks were not yet mandatory in Philadelphia, Liu and his wife, Chenxing Zheng, decided to donate a couple hundred masks to a local hospital. The remaining masks were divided up between friends and colleagues.Their generosity did not stop there. Liu reached out to Dean Anderson asking if he or anyone he knew was in need of facemasks. Dean Anderson suggested Liu send a message to the College of Education...

Summer Reading List

by Jessica Nicolao
July 08
What do the College of Education and Human Development faculty recommend for you?This summer, take a journey through 175 years of teaching in America, dystopian futures, therapists' offices, 1930s Russia and more. The College of Education and Human Development faculty hand-picked their favorite reads to get you through the summer and back to learning in the fall. Browse the list below for suggestions, synopses and comments from faculty about their recommended books.   The Boy Who Was Raised as a DogBy Bruce D. PerrySynopsis: A renowned psychiatrist examines the effect that...

Assistant Dean Receives National Award for Excellence in Advising

by Jessica Nicolao
July 07
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Affairs Janet Distel at the College of Education and Human Development won both the Mid-Atlantic Region Excellence in Advising - Administrator award and the National Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Advising Administration award from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in Spring 2020. Distel is recognized for demonstrating qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students."I was a little shocked upon hearing about these awards because I know there are so many dedicated and talented professionals...

Ushering in a new century with a new name

by Courtney Douglas
July 01
The College of Education, one of the nation's top schools of education and a leader in research and preparing accomplished educators and human service professionals, expanded its name to the College of Education and Human Development. The new name, which was formally approved by Temple University's Board of Trustees in May, better reflects the college's expanding curricular offerings and its elevated commitment to education and human development. Additionally, the name change recognizes the important work of the college's centers and institutes in the North Philadelphia...

Systemic racism has led to education disparities

June 25
Dean Gregory Anderson took the helm of Temple's College of Education in the summer of 2013, after serving at both Columbia University and the University of Denver. As the protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd have cast a spotlight on issues of racial inequality and social justice, we sat down with Anderson to learn more about how race and economic standing impact access to educational opportunities in the U.S and how colleges and universities can help.Temple Now: First, what brought you to the field of education?Gregory Anderson: I was drawn to the field of education...

Cutting the Cost of Textbooks

by Jessica Nicolao
June 24
College of Education Faculty Receive Textbook Affordability Project AwardsFour College of Education faculty members received Textbook Affordability Project (TAP) awards from Temple University Libraries in May 2020. The project helps ease the financial burden of textbooks for students. Awards are given to those who contribute to one, or a combination, of the following opportunities:Adopt an open textbookAdapt content available through the library to create your own version of a textbook at no cost to studentsCreate an open educational resource or open assignmentsThe 2020 College...

Virtual Orientation Takes Flight for Summer 2020

by Heather Goodman
June 22
Fly in, fly out! What's this new orientation about? Get to know the college's Owl Team LeadersNew Student Orientation is back this summer with a new format. Due to COVID-19-related health precautions, incoming students will now log in on their computers to learn more about Temple University, register for classes, meet their peers and seek guidance from Owl Team Leaders (OTL)."Our virtual New Student Orientation allows students the opportunity to get connected throughout the summer. Whether that's meeting your Owl Team Leader at an Ask an Owl session, participating in a virtual...

College of Education and Human Development Student Awarded Fellowship to Provide Mental Health Services to Youth

by Jessica Nicolao
June 10
Adon Martin, a College of Education counseling psychology master's student, was awarded the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) in Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY) in May. The fellowship is awarded by American Psychological Association through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It supports the training of master's students preparing to provide mental health services to transition age youth (ages 16 to 25) and their families. "This fellowship means that I will be placed in positions to learn in depth about the systems and factors that...

A Message to the College of Education Community in Support of Equal Rights and Social Justice

by Dean Gregory M. Anderson
June 01
To the College of Education Community:As many of you have witnessed in person, or via social media and television, the nation is grappling with the consequences of centuries of racial discrimination and inequality.  Recent tragic events resulting in the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have catalyzed citizens to peacefully protest racial oppression and demand equal rights and justice for all.  A crisis such as this calls for leadership that seeks to unite, not divide. Our community cannot stand by silently during these distressing times if we are an...

Testimonials from the College of Education’s Class of 2020

by Heather Goodman
May 28
On May 7, 2020, the College of Education Class of 2020 graduated. Through grit and perseverance, these Owls were able to accomplish so much during their time at Temple. As they wrapped up their time as students, our 2020 graduates shared some advice and their favorite memories during their time at the College of Education. Joei DeCarloMajor: BA and MEd in Adult...

Owls Abroad: Fulbright Scholars Prepare for Colombia and Greece

by Jessica Nicolao
May 27
College of Education students Stephanie Cuomo, EDU '20, and Jackie Kausch, EDU '20, have both been named English Teaching Assistants (ETA) in the Fulbright Student Program. The selective program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers. Both Cuomo and Kausch will help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States. Barbara Gorka, director of scholar development and fellowships advising at Temple, said the application process starts with writing a Statement of Grant Purpose, which defines...

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

by Heather Goodman
May 26
Congratulations on joining the Temple College of Education and Human Development community- you're going to love it here. There are a variety of reasons why it's great to be a College of Education and Human Development student! Here are some of our favorites.The CommunityThe college has a close-knit community; this is a place where everyone knows your name. Whether you need help with homework, want friends to eat dinner with, or just want to chat with someone new, the College of Education and Human Development students, staff and faculty are always there for each other!The...

Ken Thurman, Long-Time Educator, Mentor and Advisor to Retire in June

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
May 26
For forty-five years, Philadelphia and Temple University have been a home away from home for S. Kenneth Thurman.  At almost 76 years young, Thurman is looking forward to the next phase of life.Thurman announced his retirement from the College of Education in October and his retirement is effective June 30, 2020. Thurman enjoyed his classroom experience and especially working one on one with his doctoral students. While at home, he is looking to explore volunteer opportunities, including working at a hospice, advocacy work in nursing homes, and working with Parkinson's disease,...

Ken Schaefer, Longtime College of Education Professor Set to Retire after 50 Years

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
May 26
Ken Schaefer decided after teaching at Temple University for the last 50 years and at the age of 77 that it was time to retire with 50 being a nice round number.Recounting coming to Philadelphia in 1970 from New York, Temple University was his first job after receiving his Doctorate from Columbia University. After hearing that Temple was a Baptist school, he shaved off his beard and got a tie.Even though his mother, father, aunts, and uncles were teachers, Schaefer didn't immediately see himself as a teacher. Schaefer was adamant that he would instead take the scholarly route...