July 2, 2020

July 2020 Faculty News

July 2, 2020 Dr. Miray Tekkumru-Kisa, assistant professor of Science Education, published an article titled “Theory and Research on Tasks Revisited: Task as a Context for Students’ Thinking in the Era of Ambitious Reforms in Mathematics and Science” in Educational Researcher. The article addresses the growing need for high-quality teaching and learning in mathematics and […]

June 30, 2020

Sport Management 2020 Internships

One of the things that make the Sport Management program at Florida State University one of the best in the country is its focus on connecting students with a sprawling network of professionals and internship opportunities. Of course, COVID-19 made this more complicated; however, not even a global pandemic can stop the program’s commitment to […]

June 26, 2020

How Can Educators Support LGBTQ students in K-12

By Dr. Eunhui Yoon Most people hope that schools can be a safe place for all students so they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally while being protected from violence, aggression, abuse, and fear of being hurt. Even though there is no perfect place, however, I believe most educators, school counselors, admins, and staff members […]

June 23, 2020

FSU College of Education Faculty Anti-Racism Publications

The anti-racism resource we published at the beginning of June gathered together a number of important sources, resources, literature and media to help educate everyone about the importance of going beyond merely acknowledging racism, but instead adopting ideologies that actively combat racism. Many of the resources on the list come from external sources; however, faculty […]

June 8, 2020

Resources to Support African American Students

By Dr. Erik Hines and Mia Hines School counselors are in a position to change the narrative and trajectory of African American students. Too often, deficits are highlighted more than strengths, assuming the worst of African American students rather than expecting the best. African American students are overrepresented in special education (Gordon, 2017); yet, underrepresented […]

June 3, 2020

June 2020 Alumni News

June 30, 2020 Allison Crume Higher Education Ph.D. ’04 Allison Crume was named the new associate vice president and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida. Previously, Crume was the associate vice president for engagement at Florida State University.     June 29, 2020 Marshall Anthony Jr. Higher Education Ph.D. ’19 Marshall […]

June 2, 2020

Anti-Racism Resources from the FSUCOE

American society faces hard conversations, brought recently to the forefront by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery; however, it is the same conversation started after the deaths of Tamir Rice, Tanisha Anderson, Mya Hall, Walter Scott, Sandra Bland and countless others, spanning through the decades and centuries. There will be individuals […]

June 1, 2020

June 2020 Faculty News

June 30, 2020 Dr. Eunhui Yoon, assistant professor of school counseling, co-authored an article titled “Exploring South Korean heterosexuals’ attitudes towards same-sex relationships, lesbians and gays: A qualitative study” in the Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy. The study was funded by the Beyond the Rainbow Foundation.   June 24, 2020 Dr. Joshua Newman, professor […]

May 18, 2020

Learning for All: Culturally Relevant & Responsive Education

Education is generally hailed as a great equalizer. A good education can change lives and open up new possibilities. However, not all classrooms provide the same access to education. Because of that, much attention has been paid to equity and motivating learners. Dr. Alysia Roehrig, associate professor and Learning & Cognition program coordinator, has spent […]

May 11, 2020

Autism Spectrum Disorder Q&A Recap

On May 7, faculty and staff members from the FSU autism spectrum disorder master’s program answered questions during a virtual Q&A session. We wanted to provide a recap of the most commonly asked questions regarding our autism spectrum disorder graduate program. What is the length of the program? How long does it take to complete? […]

May 2020 Student News

May 7, 2020 Three elementary education students received university honors medallions during a special virtual ceremony. These three students earned at least 18 Honors points in order to fulfill the general honors program requirements. This year’s graduating class had the largest number of honor medallion-recipients to date, with 383 total graduates earning the distinction. “By […]

May 6, 2020

May 2020 Faculty News

May 30, 2020 College of Education Dean Damon Andrew was invited to be the keynote speaker for the Korean American Association for Sport Management (KAASM) conference, taking place on June 4, 2020. The annual meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting due to concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dean Andrew will give his thoughts […]

May 5, 2020

May 2020 Alumni News

May 5, 2020 Jackie Thomas, Jr. Higher Education M.S. ’06 Jackie Thomas, Jr. was selected as a 2020-2021 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow by the Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute tries to advance practices that helps higher education by supporting leaders, particularly leaders that promote students of color and low-income students in America. Thomas is currently […]

April 27, 2020

Creating Community in an Online Learning Setting

On April 24, Dr. Vanessa Dennen gave a webinar on the subject of “Creating Community in an Online Learning Setting.” You can watch the video of the presentation here:   The transcription of the video follows: Jennie Kroeger: Good afternoon. My name is Jennie Kroeger, and I’m the communications director for the FSU College of […]

April 23, 2020

April 2020 Student News

April 30, 2020 Sohaila Isaqzai, doctoral student in International and Multicultural Education, was awarded an International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The International Fellowship is given to individuals who conduct full-time study or research in the US who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Isaqzai was chosen for her academic […]

April 10, 2020

April 2020 Faculty News

April 30, 2020 The College of Education had a number of faculty members receive recognition from Florida State University during the 2020 Florida State University Faculty Awards Ceremony. This year, the ceremony was held online due to the need for social distancing. Dr. Jason Pappas, teaching faculty and Sport Management Internship Program Director in the […]

Online Resources for Special Education Teachers

This is part three of our series about helping students with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak. In part one, we looked at challenges and offered some solutions as education temporarily shifts online. In part two, we provided advice to parents who are now also serving as teachers. In this third part, we list important online […]

Parents as Teachers: Supporting Student with Disabilities

This is the second post in our series on helping students with special needs during the coronavirus outbreak. In the first post, we examined the challenges facing students with disabilities, their families and their teachers as school moves temporarily online. In this post, we asked Dr. Jenny Root and special education doctoral student Addy McConomy […]

Addressing Challenges in Online Special Education

We have covered a lot of topics since the coronavirus forced schools to move online. We have shared tips on how to work and learn remotely, wellness advice for teachers, and collected a list of online resources. We wanted to be sure to add one more important piece to this discussion: how to help students […]

April 3, 2020

AEFP Virtual Conference: A Retrospective

The Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) was supposed to hold its annual conference March 19 through March 21 in Fort Worth, Texas. Like many large conferences, the planning committee had spent months of preparation to get the event ready. One of the individuals planning the conference was FSU’s own Patrice Iatarola, associate professor […]

April 1, 2020

April 2020 Alumni News

April 30, 2020 Leah Hollingsworth Mathematics Education Ph.D. ’19 Leah Hollingsworth received a Foundational Course Excellence Award from Florida State University during the 2020 Faculty Awards Ceremony. Hollingsworth is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics.     April 28, 2020 Kyle Bunds Sport Management Ph.D. ’14 Kyle Bunds was promoted to associate professor […]

March 30, 2020

Student Spotlight: Cailyn Hamstra

Name: Cailyn Hamstra Major: Elementary Education (B.S./M.S.) Hometown: Pensacola, Florida   “From the moment I learned of the FSU College of Education’s program in Elementary Education, I was confident the program would best prepare me to achieve my personal and professional goals,” says Hamstra. “The rigorous academic environment, esteemed faculty, and the combined-degree, state-approved nature […]

March 27, 2020

Mental Health and Wellness Advice for Teachers

Faculty members at the FSU College of Education are doing their best to support educators as they make the sudden transition to online teaching. Drs. Martin Swanbrow Becker, Erik Hines and Lindsay Jenkins have spent their careers researching important mental health topics, like depression, resiliency and bullying prevention. As we adjust to the effects of […]

March 25, 2020

Tips for Learning, Teaching and Working from Home

The response to the coronavirus has been unprecedented and sweeping, as people around the world scramble to change their lifestyles. The change has been rapid and has left many people trying to figure out the best ways to adjust. As we all work to implement these changes, the team at the College of Education is […]

March 15, 2020

Transitioning to Online Teaching and Learning

With the recent announcements of school closures at both the K-12 and postsecondary levels due to the coronavirus, we put together a list of resources to help both teachers and students ease into the transition to online learning. Read on to learn more about the tech tools and other resources being provided at no cost […]