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Our students want to hear from you! As the end of the 2023 academic year nears, we are seeking ways to encourage and uplift our students. We are looking for hand-written notes offering well-wishes to energize our Spartans to finish the semester strong! Write down any kind thoughts or messages along with your class year, and… Read More »
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In an education system shaped by 50 years of communist isolation, Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor BetsAnn Smith is helping develop curriculum for a program that will prepare educational leaders across Albania. The Center for School Leadership, a project initiated by an Albanian-American Development fund, has created a school leadership certification program. The program has so… Read More »
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The New Educator magazine communicates the ongoing strengths and latest developments among the faculty, students, alumni and programs of Michigan State University’s top-ranked College of Education. Read about research, policy debates, opportunities for study and people doing amazing things in classrooms and communities around the globe. Sharing news Send your news, comments and story ideas to… Read More »
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Dale Berry, B.S. ’72 (Physical Education and Health), received the 2020 Vonnie Boetsma Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award through her work at Grand Valley State University within the Department of Movement Science. In more than 10 years of service to GVSU, Berry has taught a number of classes, served as a faculty advisor to… Read More »
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New college leader Jerlando F. L. Jackson plans to anchor strengths, optimize opportunities By Lauren Knapp Shortly after Jerlando F. L. Jackson was named dean of the Michigan State University College of Education, he received an unexpected call. It was a college alum who was calling to congratulate Jackson on the appointment. For nearly an… Read More »
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YVETTE MCELROY ANDERSON was named among the 2020 honorees for Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence award. The recognition celebrates African American women who inspire the community through leadership, achievement and participation in various acts of service. Anderson, M.A. ’03 (Educational Technology), is the district director of government affairs at Wayne County Community College District. She… Read More »
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Margaret “Maggie” Malone is a Spartan alumna with many credits to her name. She has been an integral figure in the College of Education’s Alumni Board in recent years, serving as president from 2017 and ending her term in 2021. She is the director of fine arts and shared time for Grand Rapids Public Schools… Read More »
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Michigan State University is part of a statewide collaboration to provide online professional learning modules for Michigan’s teachers. The goal is to outline current research and best practices for educators teaching remotely. Each of the project’s contributors—MSU’s College of Education, University of Michigan’s School of Education and Michigan Virtual—will share expertise in 6-9 free modules… Read More »
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JUSTIN A. BARTERIAN served as co-editor of “School Psychopharmacology: Translating Research into Practice” (Springer, 2019) with MSU Professor John S. Carlson (see page 29). Barterian, M.A. ’08, Ed.S. ’13 and Ph.D. ’15 (School Psychology), is a clinical assistant professor at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. DAWN BENTLEY was one of two Spartans to receive… Read More »
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Alumni can stay up-to-date about what’s happening in the College of Education—and share their own news and views with fellow graduates—in more ways than ever: Join the college’s online social networks Read the New Educator magazine for alumni, faculty and student news and more Make sure you are in the loop by updating your contact information Want to learn… Read More »
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“TOAST THE TEACHER” HONORS MSU ALUM JOHN MACKSON, a physics teacher and basketball coach at South Lyon High School in Michigan, got the surprise of his life from the TODAY Show in November 2017. The NBC news show featured the MSU alumnus during their “Toast the Teacher” series, honoring teachers who have made a significant… Read More »
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Opportunity on campus and in local schools teaches empathy, listening to influence change By Lauren Knapp The idea occurred to Donna Rich Kaplowitz on the way to Thanksgiving dinner in 2014. She had been teaching classes on civic engagement and social justice in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) at Michigan State… Read More »
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Did you know most museums, arts & cultural institutions, and social service agencies are nonprofit organizations and make up 10% of Michigan’s workers? Did you know that they often have wonderful opportunities for future teachers to volunteer or intern? The Nonprofit Expo is an opportunity to explore the wide world of nonprofits, hear from professionals… Read More »
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The Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Board (MSUCOEAB) enhances support and promotion for the college, as well as for faculty, current and future students and friends. The MSUCOEAB provides leadership and programs on behalf of the 58,000 Spartan education and kinesiology alumni. Board activities include hosting the Get A Job and Homecoming events, selecting the recipients of… Read More »
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Full Name (and Maiden Name)*Email* Phone Street Address City State Zip Code* Department/Program* Year* (i.e. “BA ’09, MA ’11”) Notes Security Question To help ensure you’re not a robot filling out this form, please fill in the blank:Our school colors are Green and Submit *Required Field Information collected will be updated in… Read More »
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Endowed funds provide support to students through scholarships and fellowships, funding to support faculty, and funding to support specific programs. When donors establish an endowed fund, they have the option to name the fund—for themselves, creating a legacy at their alma mater—or for someone in their lives, such as a parent or faculty member. One of… Read More »
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As faculty and staff in the Michigan State University College of Education, we each play an integral role in communicating about the university and the college to various audiences. Effective, consistent communication helps us The resources found here are intended to supply information, tools and access to the elements that can help us achieve these… Read More »
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Applying for National Boards: My Experience of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Application Process Angela Pearson NBPTS Certified Art TeacherSanderson High School, Raleigh, North CarolinaSummer, 2008 Eager to share her experience of preparing documents for NBPTS certification, Angela (who is currently enrolled in the MATC program) wrote the following description shortly after… Read More »
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HALE Dissertation Abstract Archives To access abstracts from earlier years, utilize the year links below for a PDF compilation of abstracts from HALE graduates in the given year. 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |2014 | 2015
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Distinguished alumnus Clarence Underwood, Jr., a veteran educator and leader for student-athletes, will speak to spring 2018 graduates of the Michigan State University College of Education on May 6. Underwood taught in the East Lansing elementary and middle schools, played many different roles in the Big Ten Conference and worked for the MSU Athletics Department,… Read More »
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Graduates Inducted To Athletics Hall of Fame Each year, Michigan State University inducts several Spartans into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating key moments and individuals in the university’s history. Three College of Education alumni were among the five inducted on Sept. 30, 2017. Robert Apisa, B.S. ’69 (Physical Education), was recognized twice with… Read More »
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Honoring women pioneers Two alumni from the College of Education were inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in October 2016. Olivia Letts, M. ’54, Ed.D. ’70 and Ph.D. ’75 (Educational Administration and Curriculum), was the first African American teacher in the Lansing School District, and later became the district’s first African American principal… Read More »
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Changing students’ lives School counselor Sylvia Sanders-Thomas, B.A. ’86 (Special Education), has changed countless lives as she’s helped students navigate their way through high school and into college. It is for her years of dedication and service that she was nominated as the Michigan School Counselor of the Year. She was invited to the White… Read More »
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Alumnus leads at GVSU, earns Big Ten award Since July 2015, John Shinsky, B.A. ’74 (Elementary Education), M.A. ’77 and Ph.D. ’83 (Special Education), has served as interim dean of the Grand Valley State University College of Education. Prior to this appointment, he was chair of the Leadership and Learning Department in the college. Shinsky… Read More »
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Several MSU alumni were honored in 2015 for their use of educational technology by the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL): Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K to 12 Teacher: Joanna Van Raden (Educational Technology Certificate, ’09) Outstanding Technology-Using Educator: Andrew Steinman, B.S. ’07, M.A. ’11 (Educational Technology) Runner-Up for Outstanding Technology-Using Educator: Jillian Johnson, M.A. ’12… Read More »
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Melody Arabo was named 2014-15 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Arabo, B.A. ’01 (Education), M.A. ’04 (Curriculum and Teaching), joins several MSU alumni who have been honored with the recognition. Arabo teaches third grade at Keith Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Sian Beilock, Ph.D. ’03 (Kinesiology), was appointed vice provost for… Read More »
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Henry “Hank” Bullough, BA ’56 (Physical Education), was inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013, joining an elite group of athletes and leaders who have played a part in MSU’s rich athletic history. Bullough is considered by most to be a football legend, playing under infamous Green Bay Packers coach… Read More »
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Here are a few important updates for the month of April. As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. If you email edutech@msu.edu your message will be directed to the appropriate person for response. There’s still time to enroll in Online and E. Lansing Hybrid Cohorts for Summer –… Read More »
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Alumni Tribute Remembering trailblazing alumna Patricia Carrigan Alumna and former MSU Trustee Patricia Carrigan, (B ’50) died on June 19, 2013. Carrigan taught in Battle Creek and Willow Run public schools and served as the director of research and evaluation for the Ann Arbor public school district before moving on to corporate human resources in… Read More »
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Alumna receives national biology teacher award Mentor teacher and College of Education alumna Heather Peterson (’98, secondary teaching certificate) has received the 2012 National Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Peterson received the award from the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) during the association’s recent professional development conference in Dallas. “We don’t get a lot of… Read More »
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Juleen Jenkins-Whall, MA ’04 (Teaching and Curriculum), received the prestigious Milken Educator Award, dubbed as the “Oscars of Teaching.” She is one of only 40 other secondary teachers in the nation to receive the award, which recognizes outstanding work in the field of education and includes a monetary prize of $25,000. Jenkins-Whall, a science teacher… Read More »
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Fall/Winter 2019-20 From the Dean Doctoral Degree Recipients, Spring 2019 – Fall 2019 Julia Alvarez: The Change Maker Sandra Crespo: The Trailblazer Vivek Vellanki: The Artist Faculty Viewpoint: Keeping Schools Safe from Violence Creating wonder: A new vision for learning science Research: How to keep more pre-K teachers in the classroom Research: Comparing states fiscal… Read More »
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College of Education reflects on 18 years of excellence under the leadership of Dean Carole Ames By Nicole Geary “In the last 18 years, education research at Michigan State University has arguably become broader, bolder and more connected to the world beyond campus. Technology has transformed the way faculty members teach and the very infrastructure… Read More »
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We have much to celebrate this spring. Our College of Education programs have again received top national rankings with elementary and secondary education remaining No. 1 for the 17th consecutive year. Six additional study areas also were ranked within the top-11. Congratulations to our faculty and students—their leadership, scholarship and dedication are unmatched. New Alumni… Read More »
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Alum named Superintendent of the Year The Michigan Association of School Administrators (masa) named Brian Davis, Ed.S. ’00 (k–12 Educational Administration), as the 2011 Superintendent of the Year. Selected by a panel of Michigan’s education stakeholders, the Holland Public Schools leader was recognized for his leadership in exploring new learning models, increasing accountability and gaining… Read More »