/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 16:56:21 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/alumni-spotlight-l-danielle-roberts-dahm.aspxDanie shares her leap of faith, full-circle story, and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.Kiley MallardThu, 09 May 2024 07:21:36 Alumni Spotlight: L. Danielle “Danie” Roberts-Dahm, PhD | A Career She Never Imagined (Because It Didn’t Exist!)Danie shares her leap of faith, full-circle story, and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.Danielle Roberts-Dahm Portrait/education/blog/2024/alumni-spotlight-l-danielle-roberts-dahm.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,UMatter/education/blog/2023/alumni-award-recipient-empowered-students.aspxBorn into a lineage of ambition and academic excellence, Paulette C. Walker’s dreams were fueled by the legacy of her parents and grandparents. A third-generation college student – rare for a Black person growing up in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s – Paulette was the child of a teacher, Helen, and an engineer, Otis.Jessica Martinez, USF Advancement Communications and MarketingThu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Alumni Award recipient empowered students, colleagues, friendsBorn into a lineage of ambition and academic excellence, Paulette C. Walker’s dreams were fueled by the legacy of her parents and grandparents. A third-generation college student – rare for a Black person growing up in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s – Paulette was the child of a teacher, Helen, and an engineer, Otis.Group photo, Paulette with award/education/blog/2023/alumni-award-recipient-empowered-students.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.Kathleen RogersTue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 USF College of Education Alumni Society celebrates recent graduates and new teachers with Welcome to Teaching gift basketsDave Scanga, chair of the Alumni Society for the USF College of Education and Dean R. Anthony Rolle distributed Welcome to Teaching baskets full of classroom essentials, College of Education memorabilia and treats, such as chocolate and coffee, to alumni serving as first-time teachers across Tampa Bay.gift basket/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-alumni-society-celebrates-new-teachers-with-welcome-gift-baskets.aspxAlumni and Friends,Community EngagementAlumni Spotlight/education/blog/2021/anjum-shah.aspxFrom the start of her journey in USF'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 USF'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/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Jessenia RiveraWed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Suzette KellyEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Suzette Kelly/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Early Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,International/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Jessenia RiveraWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Edna Jones MillerA three-time graduate of USF, Edna Jones Miller was motivated to pursue a career in higher education thanks to her student involvement activities on campus.Edna Jones Miller headshot/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-edna-jones-miller.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Higher Education and Student Affairs/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-lashawn-frost.aspxUSF Alumna LaShawn Frost entered the education profession after being inspired through volunteer work at a Sarasota County teen parent program. Since then, she's advanced her career into impactful leadership roles and serves as principal at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Fla.Jessenia RiveraWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: LaShawn FrostUSF Alumna LaShawn Frost entered the education profession after being inspired through volunteer work at a Sarasota County teen parent program. Since then, she's advanced her career into impactful leadership roles and serves as principal at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, Fla.LaShawn Frost/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-lashawn-frost.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Educational Leadership,Sarasota County Schools,Sarasota-Manatee campus/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxTroy Sadler, PhD `03, has dedicated his career to helping prepare the next generation of science educators to provide high-quality instruction to their students.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Troy SadlerTroy Sadler, PhD `03, has dedicated his career to helping prepare the next generation of science educators to provide high-quality instruction to their students.Troy Sadler/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-troy-sadler.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Graduate Studies,Science Education/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxSince graduating, USF alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at USF.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mellissa Alonso-TestonSince graduating, USF alumna Mellissa Alonso-Teston began teaching and advanced into a district position in 1996 that enabled her to author and lead Hillsborough County Public Schools' Reading Coach Project. In 2017, Alonso-Teston’s desire to become an education researcher motivated her to pursue a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Literacy Studies at USF.Mellissa Alonso-Teston/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-mellissa-alonso-teston.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Elementary Education,Graduate Studies,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Literacy 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/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Mona JainDr. Mohinder “Mona” Jain, MD, PhD `84, has dedicated her career to the field of education and serving as a fearless advocate for her students.Mona Jain with family/education/blog/2020/alumni-spotlight-mona-jain.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Distinguished Alumni Awards,Giving,Graduate Studies,Interdisciplinary Education/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Heather AgazziAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Heather Agazzi/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAfter earning two degrees from the ��ҹ��Ƭ's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Alumni Profile: Dale Cusumano, Ph.D.After earning two degrees from the ��ҹ��Ƭ's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Dale Cusumano headshot/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology