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From Teacher to District Leader to Retiree -- and Now, Back to the Classroom

Mary Anne Rafferty has taught nearly every grade from kindergarten through high school and in schools across America and overseas. She’s been a classroom teacher, a district literacy coach, and, for a short while, a retiree.

April 24, 2025

Announcing recipients of the 2025 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards

Presented annually, these awards honor the exceptional achievements of College of Education graduates. Recipients are chosen from nominations submitted by the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË community.

April 22, 2025Alumni and Friends

With this gift, the center is expanding its programming related to the integration of technological advancements like AI and data science into teaching and learning.

April 18, 2025

Rediscovering the Why: How An Educator Reconnected with Purpose in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Reading Education Program

Genesis Zabrzenski has worked with students for more than 20 years, but it was one seventh-grade boy — and »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Master of Arts in Reading Education — that helped them reconnect with the reason they became a teacher.

April 15, 2025

Deirdre Cobb-Roberts Wins 2025 AERA Award

Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, department chair and professor, was selected as a 2025 AERA Award Winner for her tremendous contributions to education research.

April 11, 2025

With support from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË alumni, a »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.

April 9, 2025

Student Spotlight: Cassie D'Addeo

A doctoral student in the counselor education program at the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, D'Addeo is earning accolades for her exceptional contributions to school counseling.

April 3, 2025Student Life

How a Teacher of the Year Took Her Teaching to the Next Level

Maggie Robertson Stemme was born to teach. And she’s good at it. As a kindergarten teacher who brings passion, purpose and play to her classroom, she was named Teacher of the Year at her school in 2021. She loved being in the classroom and was thriving in her role, even earning a promotion as she neared her tenth year in the school system. So why take on the extra challenge of a master’s degree?

April 3, 2025

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International Conference

The conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.

March 19, 2025College of Education News, Community Engagement

Education in Action Luncheon sees record attendance with a focus on mental health and wellness

The luncheon, which featured keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and an expo, showcased collaborative efforts between faculty, students, and community partners to inspire renewed energy and a shared commitment to prioritizing mental health in schools and all aspects of life.

March 14, 2025Alumni and Friends, College of Education News, Community Engagement

Two »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË faculty rank in the top ten most productive school psychology researchers internationally

Evan Dart, an associate professor and program coordinator of the School Psychology program, and Nathaniel von der Embse, a professor of school psychology, have achieved this prestigious recognition based on their prolific research output.

March 4, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff, Research

Association of Teacher Educators 2025 Taylor & Francis Outstanding Article Award to be presented to Ilene R. Berson and Michael J. Berson

They are receiving the award for their article, "Cultivating Wonder: A Design-Based Approach to Elevating Social Studies in the Early Years," supported by a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources grant.

February 20, 2025College of Education News, Faculty and Staff