Veteran Joins the Temple Teacher Residency Program After 22-Year Military Career

by Heather Goodman
November 08
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 and Human Development. 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 and Human Development, Koon had an extensive military career, enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1982 and...

Faculty Spotlight: Annemarie Hindman

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 30
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 and Human Development.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 and...

National Transfer Student Week Spotlight: David Light

by Heather Goodman
October 23
This week, Temple University and the College of Education and Human Development 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...

World Math Day Interview with Jason Hickman EDU '20

by Heather Goodman
October 14
Today, the College of Education and Human Development 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...

Irene Eizen to be Honored at Temple University's Gallery of Success

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 07
 Irene Eizen, an alumna of Temple College of Education and Human Development 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 Education Welcomes New Faculty

by Heather Goodman
September 11
The College of Education and Human Development proudly welcomes eleven faculty members for the 2019-2020 academic year. With research interests ranging from improving technology use in the classroom to the intersection of institutional effectiveness and student success, these faculty members are poised to make an impact in the College of Education and Human Development and across Temple University. Get to know them by reading their biographies below.Crystal Austin, PhDAssistant Professor of Instruction, Counseling PsychologyDr. Austin received her PhD in counseling psychology...

Middle School Students Chart Their Future Careers With Help of the Intergenerational Center

by Courtney Poprik
August 06
As part of Temple University's commitment to serve the local community, the Intergenerational Center (IGC), a long-standing center within the College of Education and Human Development, continues its efforts to expand programming and increase the impact on the local community and Temple student body alike. The Intergenerational Center, part of the Temple University College of Education and Human Development, works to strengthen communities by bringing generations together to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout the life cycle. This summer, through the generous...

Temple’s Applied Behavior Analysis Program Featured by Online Publishing Group

by Heather Goodman
July 24
Recently, Amanda Guld Fisher, associate professor of applied behavior analysis, discussed the College of Education and Human Development's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs with AppliedBehaviorAnalysisEdu.org. Fisher highlighted the unique and rewarding experiences students studying ABA receive at the College of Education and Human Development. The College of Education and Human Development currently offers several programs in applied behavior analysis including a master's of science in education, undergraduate and graduate certificates, and an undergraduate...

Professor Sara Goldrick-Rab joins college accessibility start-up, Edquity

by Heather Goodman
June 25
On June 25, professor of higher education policy and sociology, Sara Goldrick-Rab announced that she will be joining college accessibility start-up, Edquity, as its Chief Strategy Officer for Emergency Aid.The app, created by David Helene, provides resources for underserved students, offering money-management tools, contact information for social service agencies and information on available emergency aid from local and national groups. Read more about Goldrick-Rab's involvement with Edquity. 

Student Success Stories: Masaki Bolte

by Heather Goodman
June 18
Easton, Pennsylvania native, Masaki Bolte EDU '19 is a natural born educator. From being Drum Captain in high school to being a Peer Advisor at the Shimada Resource Center at Temple's College of Education and Human Development, Bolte consistently took up every opportunity that would have an impact on others.Now, Bolte gets to continue his educational endeavors post-grad as a Social Studies teacher at Hill-Freedom World Academy in Philadelphia.Bolte was inspired to go into education after being heavily involved in his high school's music leadership. He credited his high school...

'Good Morning America' honors Charles Reyes EDU' 17 for community work

by Heather Goodman
June 14
On June 13, 2019, Good Morning America (GMA) visited Philadelphia to honor College of Education and Human Development alumnus, Charles Reyes EDU '17 for his dedication to community service and education in North Philadelphia. While working with food charity, Philabundance, community school coordinator at Murrell Dobbins Technical High School, Reyes was surprised and escorted out of the school blindfolded by GMA's T.J. Holmes. From there, they headed to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where Reyes' family, friends, students, and coworkers awaited his arrival.  Once Reyes took off...

College of Education alumna amongst 2019 Lindback Teacher Award winners

by Heather Goodman
May 28
In May, 60 Philadelphia School District teachers were recognized for their exceptional work, receiving 2019 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Awards.Each teacher received $3,500 and was honored at a ceremony hosted at the Philadelphia Film Society. Among the award-winning teachers was Jan Cohen, EDU '14, a graduate of the MEd in Secondary Education World Languages. Cohen teaches Spanish at Kensington High School. Read more about the 2019 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teachers.

Student Success Stories: Juliette Rayser

by Heather Goodman
May 15
Ever since Juliette Rayser EDU '19 was a child, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in education to help people. Rayser will finally get to help people, having accepted a full-time preschool special education teaching position at Magnolia School in New Jersey.Education was always a constant in Rayser's life. Both her mother and aunt were teachers and she even lived across the street from an elementary school. When all of the other children were playing "house", Rayser was playing "teacher". Over time, Rayser would eventually get to live out her teaching dreams.Rayser entered...

Human development and community engagement students in the news

by Heather Goodman
May 14
College of Education and Human Development students continuously live out the college's mission of making an impact in schools, communities, and organizations. It is not uncommon for students to featured in publications throughout the year.In the year of 2019, two human development and community engagement (HDCE) students were highlighted for their dedication and passion for education and mentorship in North Philadelphia in The Temple News and WHYY.The Temple NewsThe Temple News featured Imani Bing EDU '19 as a part of "Movers and Shakers", a special edition of the newspaper...

TTR program receives grant to recruit veterans to the teaching field

by Heather Goodman
May 09
Recently, the Temple Teacher Residency received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Troops to Teachers to recruit veterans to the teaching field.The five-year grant focuses on middle grades and secondary math, science, and world languages. Funding from the grant will also go towards supporting veterans with coaching, additional professional development training for coaches, coaching textbooks, Swivls, and more.Many veterans may be eligible for other support through Troops to Teachers such as tutoring for the Praxis, paying for the Praxis, and other...

Former Temple Teacher Residency student receives two STEM grants

by Heather Goodman
May 08
Seventh-grade science teacher and former Temple Teacher Residency student, Lauren Hassan was recently featured in The Philadelphia Tribune for winning two grants from the Society for Science and the Public and IgniteSTEM to develop STEM programming at C.C.A. Baldi Middle School.Hassan has always been passionate about science and teaching. While studying biochemistry at Villanova University, Hassan tutored students and after graduation, worked as a chemist for four years, eventually returning to Pennsylvania for another degree. This time, Hassan enrolled in Temple University's...

Top 10 reasons why it’s great to be a College of Education student

by Heather Goodman
May 07
There are a variety of reasons why it's great to be a College of Education and Human Development student! Below are some of our favorites.The CommunityThe College of Education and Human Development 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, College of Education and Human Development students, staff and faculty are always there for each other! The FacultyOur faculty are changemakers that impact students' everyday lives. Not only do they...

Faculty Spotlight: Sara Goldrick-Rab

by Heather Goodman
May 07
Throughout the career of Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology, it has been her prophetic mission to support underserved college students around the nation. Goldrick-Rab has produced numerous reports with her team at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, bringing attention to the unfortunate, yet prevalent issue of housing and food insecurity on college campuses. Because of Goldrick-Rab and her team's dedication to advocacy and research, changes are being made on college campuses around the nation. Goldrick-Rab and her team at the...

Graduate Perseveres through Adversity to Enrich the Lives of Others

May 07
James M. Myers EDU'19 fully embodies Temple University's official motto—Perseverantia Vincit, or "Perseverance Conquers."While working towards an undergraduate degree in finance at the Fox School of Business, tragedy struck. In late December 2013, he suffered from a seizure. Jim was taken to Temple University Hospital and underwent a craniotomy to remove a large brain tumor. He recovered in time to attend Spring 2014 classes only eleven days after his surgery. Jim triumphed through his semester, later graduating in 2015 with a BBA in Finance. Following graduation, he...

Perseverance conquers: Staff member earns degree after 14 years of hard work

May 02
Evy Lopez-Feliciano is a mother—to her soon-to-be 18-year-old son, and to each student she supervises in the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, where she works full-time supporting faculty. She's a wife, too, and cares for her own mother, who's 85 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia. And now, after 14 years of juggling classes, full-time work and the demands of life, she's a Temple graduate. Lopez-Feliciano completed her bachelor's degree in adult and organizational development in the College of Education and Human Development in December and will...