The 3rd annual College of Education Educator in Residence Event was a success on May 1, 2013.

The daylong event at the Stafford campus also featured graduate presentations ranging from using graphic novels in the classroom to employing computer games to teach math to hands-on time in the new LearnerSpace on the Stafford campus. A ceremony celebrating graduates with a number of COE awards …Read more…

 View Educator In Residence Lecture by Mrs. Barbara Bishop Mann (’66)

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• Download Graduate Presentation Schedule
• Educator In Residence Lecture by Mrs. Barbara Bishop Mann (’66)
• Recognition and Celebration of 2012-2013 CoE Graduates
• (Download 2013 EIR Invitation)

Dear CoE candidates preparing to complete your initial licensure internship during 2013-2014.  Please find attached an application form for the Ukrop Fellows Initiative.  The Fellowship is designed to support initial teaching licensure candidates who are interested in developing their careers as educators in the Richmond City Schools.  This is a tremendous opportunity and I hope you will consider it carefully. Best, mgc

Recent graduate, Nick Jacobs, teaches history and social studies at The Commonwealth Governor’s School at Stafford High School, Falmouth, Va.

Fresh from teaching his first full school year the author reflects on his traditional teacher preparation path into the classroom and finds he was instilled with a common sense of ethics, compassion, a demand for reflective practice, and a robust guiding philosophy. As a college student, he learned theory and was able to augment that with practical experience. With many looming teacher retirements, he says, the education world must be open to entrants from alternative as well as traditional paths.

Read his article: Jacobs, N. (2013). Traditional teacher education still matters. Phi Delta Kappan, 94(7), 18-22 

Saturday, April 27, 2013
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room 252, North Building

at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus

Featured Guest Robert Fugate
LEP Assessment Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
“LEP Students’ Assessment Participation” with updates on WIDA and tips for preparing students

Menu: A variety of teas, coffee, water, sweets, and finger sandwiches
R.S.V.P. to jtyler@umw.edu

Tea for TESOL April 27, 2013 Flyer (pdf)

Dr. Nicole Myers, Laura Gomez, Alexandra Hanson, Georgia Karellas, Anne Roberts, and Michaela Sands

On March 22-23rd, Dr. Nicole Myers, Associate Professor of Education and five students from the College of Education participated in the 10th Annual Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute in Richmond, VA.  These students were selected by faculty for their promising potential in the field of education as demonstrated through their coursework and practicum experiences.

The weekend allowed TOP participants the opportunity to meet other future teachers from across the state, engage in workshops, connect with award-winning mentor teachers, and hear from various keynote speakers the ways in which they engage students in learning opportunities.

The event included a Gala Celebration at the Virginia Science Museum, a pinning and recognition ceremony, and exciting and motivating presentations.  One UMW student, Laura Gomez, received a mini-grant to be used toward the purchase of classroom materials. 

Congratulations to the five 2013 UMW Teachers of Promise:  Laura Gomez, Alexandra Hanson, Georgia Karellas, Anne Roberts, and Michaela Sands. We are proud of your achievement within the program and look forward to the impact you will be making in the field as Teachers of Promise.

• Have been awarded a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University
• Have taken and passed the Praxis I Series (Reading, Writing and Mathematics) or have qualifying substitute scores.
• Print the Program checksheet for the grade level or subject area you wish to teach.
• Complete the Endorsement checksheet (second page of Program checksheet) using your College/University transcripts to match your courses with the requirements.
• Attend one of the Endorsement Workshops where an advisor will help you complete the Endorsement Checksheet.
• Complete the UMW Graduate Application and submit all required documents by the filing date.

For more information please contact:
Connie Gallahan
Assistant Dean for Advising
College of Education
South Building – Stafford Campus
Room 141
cgallaha@umw.edu
540-286-8032