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The School of Education recently unveiled a display that honors alumni who have made an impact in education.

School of Education faculty members Allison Bryan, Erin Hone, and Scott Morrison were recognized on May 14 for faculty excellence at the annual school awards banquet.

Representatives from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ attended the student and faculty ‘Leader in Me’ showcase at R. Homer Andrews Elementary School, sponsored by Women United, held on Friday, May 11.

Among those volunteering with the Village project this semester — members of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's men's and women's basketball teams. 

Carol Smith, associate professor of wellness, spent 50 days hidden deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina as part of the Outdoor Educator course through the North Carolina Outward Bound School during her sabbatical. 

The article by Abby Ampuja, instructor in education, was published in the Intervention in School and Clinic journal.

The school hosted its annual Celebration of Student Excellence on May 7 to recognize the graduating class of 2018 and the students whom demonstrate exceptional contributions in and out of the classroom.

The challenge, which began in November with an idea pitch, culminated in April with three teams presenting ventures to a panel of judges.

The School of Education sponsored a program that introduces student teachers to take care of themselves through mindfulness, with additional information shared about nutrition, sleep and fitness for the first-year teacher. 

A special education and history double-major explores the potential connections between outdoor learning environments and improved outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.