/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usFri, 27 Dec 2024 21:27:12 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxOne year ago, U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was kneeling outside of a packed restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii, applying lifesaving aid to a shooting victim’s 23 fresh gunshot wounds. Issa has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal – the highest noncombat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.Molly UrnekTue, 05 Mar 2024 13:23:40 ŷ������Ƭ student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine CorpsOne year ago, U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was kneeling outside of a packed restaurant in Waikiki, Hawaii, applying lifesaving aid to a shooting victim’s 23 fresh gunshot wounds. Issa has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal – the highest noncombat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Department of the Navy to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.Issa Headshot/education/blog/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxCollege of Education NewsAwards and Honors,Exercise Science,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxHaley Terrell is a ŷ������Ƭ College of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:00 Student Spotlight: Haley TerrellHaley Terrell is a ŷ������Ƭ College of Education senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She will graduate in the Spring of 2023.Student Spotlight/education/blog/2023/student-spotlight-haley-terrell.aspxCollege of Education NewsElementary Education,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxFrom the time she began her studies at ŷ������Ƭ, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through ŷ������Ƭ’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Jessenia RiveraThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Alicia MillerFrom the time she began her studies at ŷ������Ƭ, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through ŷ������Ƭ’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Alicia Miller headshot/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxStudent LifeLiving Learning Community,Mathematics Education,Student Spotlight,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to ŷ������Ƭ’s School Psychology program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Nicole PacatequeNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to ŷ������Ƭ’s School Psychology program.Nicole Pacateque headshot/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in ŷ������Ƭ's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bonnie SkyeAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in ŷ������Ƭ's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Bonnie Skye at ŷ������Ƭ Tampa/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,English Education,Field and Clinical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/nancy-carr.aspxNancy Carr is a doctoral candidate in ŷ������Ƭ’s PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education. Her dissertation research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by like-minded peers—first-generation, female doctoral students who are navigating the complex world of academia.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Nancy CarrNancy Carr is a doctoral candidate in ŷ������Ƭ’s PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education. Her dissertation research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by like-minded peers—first-generation, female doctoral students who are navigating the complex world of academia.Nancy Carr headshot/education/blog/2021/nancy-carr.aspxStudent LifeAdult Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to ŷ������Ƭ’s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.Jessenia RiveraTue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: De’Vohn RomanShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to ŷ������Ƭ’s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.De’Vohn Roman headshot/education/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/anjum-shah.aspxFrom the start of her journey in ŷ������Ƭ's EdD in Educational Program Development, Anjum Shah made it her goal to create an ethics curriculum for dental hygiene programs, to help others prepare for handling sensitive issues within the profession.Jessenia RiveraTue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Anjum Shah, EdDFrom the start of her journey in ŷ������Ƭ's EdD in Educational Program Development, Anjum Shah made it her goal to create an ethics curriculum for dental hygiene programs, to help others prepare for handling sensitive issues within the profession.Anjum Shah/education/blog/2021/anjum-shah.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Educational Program Development,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-maude-graham.aspxWhen she was 9-years-old, Maude Graham dreamed of replacing the lined-up teddy bears in her bedroom with her own classroom of students. Today, she’s an experienced third-grade reading teacher at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy and was honored as the 2021 Polk County Teacher of the Year—a recognition that’s reserved for only one out of 6,800 educators in the county’s school district.Jessenia RiveraWed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Maude GrahamWhen she was 9-years-old, Maude Graham dreamed of replacing the lined-up teddy bears in her bedroom with her own classroom of students. Today, she’s an experienced third-grade reading teacher at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy and was honored as the 2021 Polk County Teacher of the Year—a recognition that’s reserved for only one out of 6,800 educators in the county’s school district.Maude Graham/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-maude-graham.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Polk County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the University of South Florida.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kianna PintadoHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the University of South Florida.Kianna Pintado/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-laura-meehan.aspxLaura Meehan knew her passion for music and students with disabilities would guide her to make a meaningful difference. Driven to learn more about policy, Meehan took on leadership roles within her school and began working toward a PhD in Educational Leadership in ŷ������Ƭ's College of Education.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Laura MeehanLaura Meehan knew her passion for music and students with disabilities would guide her to make a meaningful difference. Driven to learn more about policy, Meehan took on leadership roles within her school and began working toward a PhD in Educational Leadership in ŷ������Ƭ's College of Education.Laura Meehan/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-laura-meehan.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-donna-knudsen.aspxA self-proclaimed "later-in-life" graduate student, Donna Knudsen didn’t think she could take her academic journey any further—until she discovered ŷ������Ƭ’s Ed.D. in Educational Program Development.Jessenia RiveraFri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Donna Knudsen, Ed.D.A self-proclaimed "later-in-life" graduate student, Donna Knudsen didn’t think she could take her academic journey any further—until she discovered ŷ������Ƭ’s Ed.D. in Educational Program Development.Donna Knudsen/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-donna-knudsen.aspxAcademics,Student LifeEducational Program Development,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The ŷ������Ƭ graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Julia GenkingerJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The ŷ������Ƭ graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Julia Genkinger/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeCommencement,English Education,Graduation with Distinction,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-sara-leikin.aspxDedicated to her role as director of a STEM schools project in Cairo, Egypt, ŷ������Ƭ graduate student Sara Leikin had no intention of pursuing a doctoral degree. When she learned about ŷ������Ƭ’s Doctor of Education in Educational Program Development, she felt confident in her ability to continue her studies from a distance.Jessenia RiveraThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Sara LeikinDedicated to her role as director of a STEM schools project in Cairo, Egypt, ŷ������Ƭ graduate student Sara Leikin had no intention of pursuing a doctoral degree. When she learned about ŷ������Ƭ’s Doctor of Education in Educational Program Development, she felt confident in her ability to continue her studies from a distance.Sara Leikin/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-sara-leikin.aspxStudent LifeEducational Program Development,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-wilfredo-pena.aspxBecoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.Jessenia RiveraTue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Wilfredo PenaBecoming a school counselor wasn’t something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor’s degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena’s plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.Wilfredo Pena/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-wilfredo-pena.aspxAcademics,Student LifeCounselor Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxDuring her master's program at ŷ������Ƭ, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Hillary Van DykeDuring her master's program at ŷ������Ƭ, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Hillary Van Dyke headshot/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-deeksha-aradhya.aspxAfter earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.Jessenia RiveraThu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Deeksha AradhyaAfter earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.Deeksha Aradhya photo/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-deeksha-aradhya.aspxStudent LifeEarly Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Jessenia RiveraWed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Cristina VieraEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Cristina Viera/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxAcademics,Student LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAt the start of her studies at ŷ������Ƭ, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of ŷ������Ƭ’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Jessenia RiveraThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Merritt SmithAt the start of her studies at ŷ������Ƭ, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of ŷ������Ƭ’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Merritt Smith/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAcademics,Student LifePhysical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Jessenia RiveraTue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Linda MoralesAs a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term “parent involvement.”Linda Morales/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-linda-morales.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Special Education,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-robert-bhoolai.aspxFollowing a career change to teaching, Robert Bhoolai enrolled in ŷ������Ƭ's Educational Leadership master's program to learn how to better drive student learning and achievement.Jessenia RiveraThu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Robert BhoolaiFollowing a career change to teaching, Robert Bhoolai enrolled in ŷ������Ƭ's Educational Leadership master's program to learn how to better drive student learning and achievement.Robert Bhoolai standing outside his school/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-robert-bhoolai.aspxStudent LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxBefore attending ŷ������Ƭ, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Jessenia RiveraWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Samantha GreggBefore attending ŷ������Ƭ, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Samantha Gregg/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,Living Learning Community,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ora-tanner.aspxAfter seeing firsthand the difference technology has made in improving learning outcomes for her middle school students, ŷ������Ƭ graduate student Ora D. Tanner decided to go back to school to learn how to change the trajectory of future curriculum.Jessenia RiveraWed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ora D. TannerAfter seeing firsthand the difference technology has made in improving learning outcomes for her middle school students, ŷ������Ƭ graduate student Ora D. Tanner decided to go back to school to learn how to change the trajectory of future curriculum.Ora D. Tanner headshot/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ora-tanner.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Instructional Technology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Joseph LatimerAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Joseph Latimer/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-andres-rodriguez.aspxAndres Rodriguez's time at ŷ������Ƭ gave him experience training professional athletes. Now, as a recent graduate of the College of Education's Exercise Science program, he aspires to bring his knowledge of health and fitness into his community.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Andres RodriguezAndres Rodriguez's time at ŷ������Ƭ gave him experience training professional athletes. Now, as a recent graduate of the College of Education's Exercise Science program, he aspires to bring his knowledge of health and fitness into his community.Andres Rodriguez at the ŷ������Ƭ Marshall Student Center/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-andres-rodriguez.aspxStudent LifeExercise Science,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Chelsea GrosbeckWed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bretton VargaDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Bretton Varga headshot/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ashley-white.aspxFrom campus to country, ŷ������Ƭ College of Education doctoral candidate Ashley White is using her time at ŷ������Ƭ to help reform special education policy and make a lasting impact on the field.Chelsea GrosbeckFri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ashley WhiteFrom campus to country, ŷ������Ƭ College of Education doctoral candidate Ashley White is using her time at ŷ������Ƭ to help reform special education policy and make a lasting impact on the field.Ashley White/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-ashley-white.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Special Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-ryan-blew.aspxRyan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The ŷ������Ƭ junior says the feeling has stuck with him into the present day. He was inspired by his third-grade teacher, silver-medalist Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal, but she didn’t inspire him to become an Olympian.Abby RinaldiTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Ryan BlewRyan Blew has known what he wanted to be when he grew up since the third grade. The ŷ������Ƭ junior says the feeling has stuck with him into the present day. He was inspired by his third-grade teacher, silver-medalist Olympic swimmer Kristy Kowal, but she didn’t inspire him to become an Olympian.Ryan Blew headshot/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-ryan-blew.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 15:00:00 Student Spotlight: Gary Yu Hin LamAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Gary Yu Hin Lam with Dwayne Smith/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success