In Case You Missed It: May 2018 News Summary

by Kaiyla Darmer
June 28
May is always an eventful month as Owls are wrapping up their semesters and welcoming the long days of summer. With that comes commencement and the season of recognition for those who went above and beyond in their studies. This year, we were proud to recognize several outstanding students for their accomplishments and contributions to their fields of study. Elaina Hawkins will join the ranks of Fulbright Scholars in the fall as she prepares for her travels to Spain to serve as an English teaching assistant in a high school classroom. She plans to refine her Spanish language...

Shaping history: Community-led education program is first of its kind

by Morgan Zalot
June 21
When Donna Richardson began working with Temple's College of Education and Human Development to develop a program for children in the Norris Homes community just east of Main Campus, she came with a clear vision for what would be best for the kids.Living and raising children in a community for 30 years fosters that kind of dedication and expertise."I got involved when I saw that [existing] programs did not really fit the needs of the children and families," said Richardson, president of the Norris Community Resident Council Inc.Several years ago—long before the...

New Perspective on Service-Learning Lands Recent College of Education Alumna Dissertation of the Year Award

by Kaiyla Darmer
May 31
Elisabeth Fornaro, EDU '18, recently received the Dissertation of the Year Award from the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE). A recent graduate with a PhD in urban education, Fornaro's research has focused on directing the spotlight of service learning back to the K-12 setting. More specifically, she has expanded the conversation about its benefits to include the positive impacts it has on teachers and their well-being, especially in challenging educational contexts. Her dissertation,"It's Like Professional Food:...

Owls in Spain: Recent Education Graduate Receives Fulbright Scholarship

by Kaiyla Darmer
May 23
When Elaina Hawkins began her freshman year at Temple, she was like many others: a student with a world of potential but uncertain about what she wanted to study. Growing up, she was constantly exposed to the Spanish language because her father spoke it for work. She had these experiences in mind when she sat down with an advisor and eventually declared secondary education with a concentration in Spanish as her major. Almost immediately, she realized that she had made the right decision. Education quickly became her passion.It was during her study abroad experience in Oviedo,...

INTERVIEW WITH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 2018 DIAMOND AWARD RECIPIENT KATHRYN CHIODO

by Heather Goodman
May 18
Kathryn Chiodo is one of Temple's 2018 Diamond Award recipients. In this interview, Chiodo recounts the opportunities and experiences that helped earn her award and gives advice to students that are interested in applying.What do you study within the College of Education and Human Development?I studied Human Development and Community Engagement with a concentration in Child Mental Health. What activities are you involved in at Temple?While at Temple I served as a committee member on the High School Dance Marathon Committee for Temple's Hoot-A-Thon. I also danced in the actual...

From kid on campus to Commencement speaker

by Samantha Krotzer
May 09
A couple months ago, Gabrielle Labolito, STHM '13, sent her father, longtime university photographer Joseph V. Labolito, a text message. "Are you around?" For 22 years, Joseph's been around Temple—and so have both of his daughters, Gabrielle and Brittany, STHM '10. His two daughters would be at most football games—on the field if they were lucky—tagging along as their father took photos. They were both at the Liacouras Center grand opening in 1997 and happily posed with Hooter. Both girls were well aware that they never knew when they'd bump into their father...

Temple Hosts Annual Reading Olympics Alongside Other Colleges and Universities

by Kaiyla Darmer
May 03
This year, Temple University College of Education and Human Development marks 10 years of hosting Philadelphia READS' for their annual Reading Olympics. In an effort to foster a joy of reading and promote teamwork, the Reading Olympics encourages students in grades four through eight to read a specified list of books in preparation for a test of their knowledge about basic plot, character and setting facts. "The students are so enriched by the Reading Olympics," said Jeanne Grimes EDU'69, a retired teacher of 40 years and an event volunteer. "They read 15 books in a short...

Pennsylvania secretary of education, Pedro A. Rivera, to speak at 2018 Temple University College of Education Commencement

by Nick Bailey
May 01
Pennsylvania secretary of education, Pedro A. Rivera, will give the commencement address at the Temple University College of Education and Human Development's 99th Commencement ceremony on May 10th. Rivera was nominated by Governor Tom Wolf to serve as the Secretary of Education on January 20, 2015 and was confirmed by the state Senate in June 2015. A former classroom teacher, staff member with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, assistant principal, principal, executive director for the School District of Philadelphia and superintendent of the School District of Lancaster...

Sara Goldrick-Rab wins Temple’s first-ever Carnegie Fellowship

by Nick Bailey
April 25
Temple University's Sara Goldrick-Rab is the first-ever Temple faculty member to receive the prestigious honor of Andrew Carnegie Fellow.    Goldrick-Rab, a professor of higher education policy and sociology in the College of Education and Human Development, plans to use the fellowship and its accompanying award of up to $200,000 to write a book about food and housing insecurity in higher education.   "This will be extraordinarily helpful in beginning the next phase of our work," Goldrick-Rab said. "Right now, we are experiencing a moment where we can have a real impact on...

Proposed center at Temple will offer early childhood education, behavioral health services

by Morgan Zalot
April 25
Inspired by Temple's mission of access and affordability, Gregory Anderson arrived in 2013 with a dream and a clear vision to make it reality.   Anderson's vision for equity and access in education was developed as dean at the University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education and Human Development, where he led the upstart of the an early learning center. Upon taking the helm at Temple's College of Education and Human Development, Anderson has remained committed to that passion and vision, working to bring it to fruition in the form of a comprehensive community-focused...

Mayor Kenney’s New Board of Education Features Accomplished Temple Faculty and Alumni

by Kaiyla Darmer
April 20
After the controversial dissolution of the School Reform Commission, Mayor Jim Kenney has worked toward appointing a new Board of Education for Philadelphia schools. The new Board's duties include managing the Philadelphia School District's major finances, determining charter school authorization, and working to "appoint and evaluate the superintendent of schools." Because of the widespread impact this change will have on Philadelphia schools, the Mayor's appointments have been much anticipated by those waiting to see what the future holds for Philadelphia's education system.  ...

College of Education Graduates Shine as Lindback Distinguished Teachers

April 20
Since 2008, the Lindback Foundation has given the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching each year to exemplary high school teachers in Philadelphia schools. In 2017, the award was expanded to include K-12 teachers. This award focuses on teachers' abilities to foster rigor and excellence in their classrooms through "activities that improve the intellectual and character development of students." Approximately 60 awards are given annually, making this award a high honor for its recipients. In addition to the recognition for outstanding teaching practices, those who receive...

College of Education student to receive 2018 Diamond Award

April 20
Congratulations to Kathryn Chiodo on receiving the 2018 Diamond Award. Kathryn is studying Human Development and Community Engagement in the College of Education and Human Development. Since 2006, this award has recognized outstanding undergraduate students across a variety of disciplines and academic endeavors. To be recognized, students must demonstrate excellence in a combination of four areas of achievement: academic standing (a minimum 3.0 GPA), service to Temple University, overall positive impact (community and global), and leadership (on and off campus). The award is...

College of Education Alumna Opens Dance Studio to Reach North Philadelphia Youth

April 20
Roneisha Smith-Davis, owner of B'ella Ballerina Dance Academy, has embraced the importance of the arts in the North Philadelphia area. A graduate of Temple's early childhood education program and a lifelong dancer, Smith-Davis has a long history of dance achievements that she is now passing along to her academy students. She went as far as auditioning for the Los Angeles Lakers dance team before returning to Philadelphia to care for her mother before opening her dance academy in October 2013. As a native to the North Philadelphia area, Smith-Davis emphasizes the importance of...

Former College of Education Professor Highly Influential in Law to Designate MLK, Jr. Day as National Holiday

April 20
After the tragic death of Martin Luther King, Jr., Samuel L. Woodard is credited with calling a Philadelphia newspaper and explaining his rationale for why there should be a national holiday recognizing the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time, Woodard was an assistant professor of education at Temple. Woodard was also a member of the same fraternity as Dr. King, which helped serve as a platform to disseminate his message. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity that African-American men could be members of, which also provided a network...

Four College of Education Students Represent Temple at this Year’s NARST Conference in Atlanta

April 20
Tim Klavon, Noelle Luccioni, Amity Gann, and Shondricka Burrell, all doctoral students in the science, mathematics, and educational technology PhD program, presented their work to showcase their progress on their dissertations at the annual NARST conference on March 10-12. NARST is an national association whose mission is to advance research in science teaching and learning. Each student is contributing to a growing body of research to help future science educators better reach their students through innovative and evidence-based teaching practices.  Tim Klavon's research...

Food and Housing Insecurity: New Report Finds Over One-Third of College Students Struggle to Maintain Adequate Food and Housing

April 20
In an effort to continue advocating for students in higher education who are facing food and housing insecurity, researchers opened the "largest national assessment of basic needs security among 4-year students." Sara Goldrick-Rab, Joel Schneider, and Clare Cady collaborated with Jed Richardson and Anthony Hernandez of the Wisconsin HOPE lab to make this large-scale survey possible. In this survey, they examined issues pertaining to food insecurity through questions about how often in the past 30 days students did not have enough to eat, worried that they would not have enough...

College of Education Collaborates on College Signing Day featuring former First Lady Michelle Obama

April 20
On May 2nd, Temple's College of Education and Human Development will work with former First Lady Michelle Obama and several other national figures and celebrities to celebrate 8,000 high school seniors as they begin their next chapter - higher education. The College of Education and Human Development is a founding partner of the Reach Higher Philly Chapter and the PA Reach Higher Consortium, which both serve to encourage Philadelphia youth to pursue education beyond high school. Part of the Reach Higher campaign includes Better Make Room, a campaign that highlights the stories...