Institute Program Alum Named to Presidential Committee

by Institute on Disabilities
March 17
Shawn Aleong, a part of several programs here at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development, was appointed to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.In a March 11, 2022 statement from the White House, Shawn was among 20 people appointed to "serve as a federal advisor to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to persons with intellectual disabilities."When he was contacted about the appointment last week, Shawn simply said: "This is amazing!"Shawn began his...

Kimberly S. Reed, Author and CEHD Alumna, Featured in Ebony Magazine

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
March 08
Kimberly S. Reed, MEd '19, was featured recently in Ebony magazine for her views on optimism and for her self-help book, Optimists Always Win! Moving from Defeat to Life's C-Suite.Reed was excited to be featured in the magazine and shared the following comment on her Facebook page: "I have been an avid reader of the ICONIC EBONY magazine since 1988,I would go right to the business leader spotlight, makeup and fashion pages. I borrowed my Mommy's Brown Toffee foundation on special occasions, and when we went to the Ebony Fashion Fair annual fashion event in the 80s all dolled up...

Meet Nick Adams ’16 ’21, Graduate Student Advisor

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
March 02
Nick Adams '16 '21 joined the College of Education and Human Development Graduate Academic Affairs Office just before winter break. As a Graduate Student Advisor, Adams is learning all he needs to know to support and advise CEHD students.Previously, Adams served as site manager for Jumpstart at Temple, where he was responsible for coaching and mentoring college student volunteers to implement a language, literacy and social-emotional curriculum designed for young children.He also created partnerships with community preschools and local nonprofit organizations.Adams is...

Joe, EDU ’70, MEd ’73 and Fran Darpino, EDU ’70 Encourage Students to Give Back

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
February 14
Joe, EDU '70, MEd '73 and Fran Darpino, EDU '70 have fond memories of their time at Temple University and in the College of Education.The Darpinos met after seeing each other in the same classes. They started dating in their junior year of college and got engaged the day they graduated. The Darpinos were married in 1971."Temple was very good to us. Two working class kids who took the subway to Temple. Both of us are the first people in our families to have a college education. It truly was a huge blessing for us. It truly is an Acres of Diamonds story for us, said Fran."It was...

Gregory M. Anderson Set To Lead Temple’s Research In Advancing Success For Underserved Students

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
February 09
After guiding the College of Education and Human Development for what will be a total of nine years by the end of May 2022, Dean Gregory M. Anderson has decided to leave the Office of the Dean at the conclusion of the spring academic semester. "Upon reflection, I find it difficult to fully comprehend that I have served continually in higher education leadership positions for the majority of the last two decades.  This work has been rewarding, but also all-consuming," said Anderson.   "As dean, I have given my heart, intellect, and soul to the CEHD, and yet I know, once...

Temple Ambler Library: a future of innovation

by James F. Duffy
January 13
The Temple University Ambler Library Building didn't escape the wrath of the EF2 tornado that ravaged campus on September 1, 2021. Ferocious winds and debris tore holes in the building's roof and blew out most of the large windows, threatening the collection of 130,000 books, periodicals, research material and historical archives inside."Our first concern was the care of the materials. That was paramount in our thinking — how to save what we had because we knew there was major damage to a number of books," said Sandi Thompson, Head of the Ambler Campus Library. "We...

College Alumna Celebrated for Fighting Food Insecurity

by Jessica Nicolao
December 20
In December 2021, Desireé LaMarr-Murphy, EDU '10, was celebrated on Good Morning America for helping residents of West Philadelphia access food, clothing and books during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of volunteers, LaMarr-Murphy's backyard turned into a community food pantry called Murphy's Giving Market.Visit Murphy's Giving Market's website for more information. 

2021 Year in Review

by Jessica Nicolao
December 20
While the College of Education and Human Development looks forward to a bright new year in 2022, we're also taking a look back at the many accomplishments, features and highlights that made us proud in 2021. Ready to Fly Program Prepares First-Gen Students for SuccessThe college participated in the Ready to Fly program which helps first-generation college students ensure academic and personal success by sharing important resources and building a community. Paving a Path in Professional Health EducationThe college introduced its new Professional Health Education program, which...

Faculty in the News

by Jessica Nicolao
December 16
The College of Education and Human Development faculty are accomplished scholars who promote educational achievement and social justice on a local, national and global level. They are often called upon in the media to share expertise in their respective fields.  Why it's Time to 'Dare Forward'November 17, 2021 - National Geographic(Image by Ulla Lohmann via National Geographic)Frank Farley, professor emeritus, reveals the psychology behind those who 'dare forward' saying, "People who are drawn to thrill-seeking activities have a high tolerance for uncertainty."Philly's African...

Student Feature: Nadine Ibrahim, Class of 2022

by Kyra Sobel
December 02
 At the College of Education and Human Development, there are many ambitious and passionate students. Nadine Ibrahim, Class of 2022, a human development and community engagement major, is one of many students who go above and beyond.Ibrahim, whose concentrations are in psychology and community education, always knew she wanted to be an advocate for students with disabilities. Growing up in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, she had worked closely with students in the special education classes at her middle school and high school. "As middle school students are typically...

Childhood friends turned Temple alumni reunite at Dunbar

November 15
It seems fitting that Temple alumni Daniel Mina, EDU '14, and Justin Hall, CLA '08, were hired together as principal and assistant principal of nearby Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School to start this school year. They were close friends in middle and high school before taking different paths in education and uniting once again at Dunbar.Principal Mina, previously the assistant principal at C.C.A. Baldi Middle School in Philadelphia, succeeded Principal Dawn Moore, CLA '96, EDU '00, who retired from her duties at Dunbar last year. Mina said he felt proud and humbled when he was...

Helping first-generation college students succeed

November 03
As the assistant dean for college access and persistence in the College of Education and Human Development, Juliet Curci identifies and connects pre-college and current Temple students to resources that can support their success.In her role, she leads a 15-credit dual enrollment program for seniors in the School District of Philadelphia who want to become educators and Upward Bound college readiness programming for Philadelphia public school youth in grades nine to 12.  Curci places a particular emphasis on helping first-generation college students—those defined as the...

Remembering Alumna and Professor Gertrude “Trudy” Moskowitz, MEd ’61, EdD ’66

by Courtney Douglas
October 27
Gertrude "Trudy" Moskowitz, MEd '61, EdD '66, former professor of world language education and two-time alumna, died on October 10 at the age of 93. Moskowitz earned both her master's and doctorate in education from Temple University and became one of Temple's first female tenured professors. During her 35-year career as a professor at Temple, Moskowitz worked with thousands of students, published more than 60 articles and delivered more than 200 addresses, workshops and keynote speeches to global audiences. A pioneer in education, Moskowitz redefined the traditional classroom...

Temple Alumna to serve as Special Assistant and Chief of Staff of the College of Education and Human Development

by Dawn Angelique Roberts
October 12
Temple alumna, Nelia Viveiros, EdD, LLB is happy to call Philadelphia home once again and as a proud Temple Owl she's excited to be back on the campus of Temple University. Viveiros, a first-generation, Latinx leader whose career in higher education has spanned more than 20 years, has held previous full-time positions at Temple from 2002 to 2014 and has more recently served in a part-time capacity as the college's Special Assistant for Faculty Affairs. Attracted by the mission of the College of Education and Human Development, Viveiros will serve as the Special Assistant to...

Remembering Jay D. Scribner

October 12
Jay D. Scribner, former dean of the College of Education, passed away on September 11. A pioneer in educational administration and leadership, Dr. Scribner was named dean in 1975 and served as dean for 14 years. Scribner led the development of programs in partnership with the Philadelphia School District as well as in Nigeria and Tokyo.Throughout his entire career, he made a mark locally and abroad with efforts aimed at diversifying the leadership ranks in education and improving conditions for underserved student populations. In doing so, he mentored students across the...

Paving a Path in Professional Health Education

by Kyra Sobel
October 04
In Summer 2021, the College of Education and Human Development excitedly introduced its new Professional Health Education program, which trains health professionals with knowledge and skills to become better educators for students in health fields, such as dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and science. Through the new program, health professionals can earn a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) or a Graduate Certificate. Students will learn to develop teaching plans to accommodate diverse populations and apply evidence-based healthcare principles, effective coaching techniques and...

Temple course answers the question: Why care about college?

September 24
In early August, a cohort of 17 high school students from district and charter schools in Philadelphia piled into Ritter Hall for the first day of Why Care about College: Higher Education in American Life, a college credit course offered at Temple University. The class is intended to prepare students for the world of college. It is offered for both Temple students and high school students who are enrolled in Temple Education Scholars, a yearlong dual enrollment program that enables college-bound high school seniors to take a full semester's worth of courses at Temple. Leading...

CEHD alumna amongst 2020/2021 Lindback Principal and Teacher Award winners

August 25
Since 2011, Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation of Philadelphia has been recognizing and rewarding school principals who have made significant leadership and humanitarian contributions to his/her school community.For the 2020-2021 year, the Lindback Foundation awarded 60 distinguished teachers and seven principals from Philadelphia public schools who demonstrate excellence in promoting learning at the highest levels. The teacher award recipients were chosen based on their activities that improve the intellectual and character development of students. Similarly, the...

Untangling the controversy around critical race theory

by Edirin Oputu
August 05
In the past few months, critical race theory (CRT) has shot to the forefront of public discourse in the U.S., appearing in countless headlines and sparking intense debates across the country about its significance and use.  For Charles A. Price, an associate professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies in the College of Education and Human Development, the controversy demonstrates not only how CRT has been politicized but also a lack of understanding of the theory itself. "We often get into discussions about race that go nowhere. And part of the...