Impacting Philadelphia One Owl At A Time

by Mya McKeown
January 30
Oftentimes, when students choose to major in Human Development and Community Engagement, they know that they want to help others. The College of Education and Human Development provides HDCE students with the skills necessary to leave their communities better than they found them.Originally starting his student career in 2011, senior Kyle Macklin first pursued a degree in film, but left school as he struggled with substance abuse. Later, during his recovery, he heard about the William Way LGBT Center through their 12-step programs. The William Way LGBT Center is a hub for...

Elsie Jones: Finding Passion Through Youth Education and Engagement

by Rayma Abdallah
January 30
As graduation is quickly approaching, senior Elsie Jones reflects upon how Temple University has guided her closer to discovering her life's passion. Jones, a Human Development and Community Engagement (HDCE) major in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), did not originally know that this was the path she would take. Fast forward four years and she could not be happier with her decision. As a New Hope, Pennsylvania native, Jones has always been familiar with Philadelphia and was looking for a college experience in a new area. When the Covid-19 pandemic...

Service Rooted in Mission of the College, Passions of the People

by Rachel Berger
January 30
The College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff have an abundance of expertise, and they regularly share their expertise in their research and with students. But, our faculty and staff are also eager to share their expertise to benefit the community. Here are just a few of our faculty and staff members who serve on panels and boards in service of others.  Institute of Education Sciences (IES) PanelistsWe have several faculty serving the scientific community as IES Panel Reviewers and/or Chairs:Judy StullLaura PendergastAnnemarie HindmanMoreover, after...

Second Annual Cindy’s Day of Service Set

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
January 29
Throughout her life, Cynthia Belliveau demonstrated a heartfelt and unwavering commitment to serving her community and supporting her family, friends, students, and colleagues. The College of Education and Human Development is honored to uphold the legacy of community service with the upcoming Second Annual Cindy's Day of Service. Cindy's Day of Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni, alongside Cindy's family and friends, will continue the meaningful work that was so important to Cindy, combining her love of...

Owls in the Community: Martin Luther King Day of Service

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
January 25
The College of Education and Human Development community united on Monday, Jan. 15, to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and observe the 95th birthday of the civil rights pioneer. Faculty, staff, and students actively participated in meaningful activities on and off campus.On-campus initiatives involved crafting cards for Soldiers' Angels and collecting hygiene items for Cradles to Crayons, with drop-off locations in the Dean's Suite and Shimada Resource Center until January 29.Off-campus endeavors included cleaning Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and Norris Homes Community Center...

Empowering Students Through Practical Program Evaluation: A Hands-On Approach

by Ivy Hoa Nguyen
January 25
Evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective programs and interventions. Program managers and policymakers frequently utilize evaluations as an accountability tool in making decisions about programs to fund, modify, expand or eliminate. Kelly McGinn, assistant professor in the Psychological Studies in Education department in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), designed the hands-on Program Evaluation course, which she also teaches, to equip students, especially students in the human development and community engagement program (HDCE...

Psychoeducational Clinic Provides Practical Experience for Students; Service to Families, Schools

by Rachel Berger
January 24
Throughout the city, the region and beyond, there is significant need for psychological and behavioral services for school-aged children. When a student's needs impact their learning, school and district psychologists and mental health professionals can offer a wide range of evaluations and services. In fact, they are legally obligated to do so. But the demand far exceeds the resources available within many schools and districts.The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at Temple University helps address the gap through its Psychoeducational Clinic. The clinic takes...

TechOWL Adapts Toys for Children with Disabilities for the Holidays

by Thomas DiAgostino, Alanna Raffel and Caitlin McKenney
January 11
TechOWL, a part of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, sponsored its fourth Annual Holiday Switch-Adapted Toy Drive in the fall of 2023, distributing 140 free switch-adapted toys across 23 counties in Pennsylvania. Students from Temple University, Widener University, Thomas Jefferson University, and the University of Pennsylvania, collaborated in creating 3D printed switches and adapting battery-operated toys to make them usable for children with disabilities.According to Kim Singleton, Senior Director of Assistive Technology at the Institute, empowering...

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...

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...

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 many language backgrounds, it is essential that teaching is high quality, as well as accessible, and that all educators create spaces where...

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,"...