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The college’s convocation ceremony on Friday marked the culmination of many years of hard work for our graduates, not to mention our own pride for the class of 2019 as we all honored our now-former students. This time of celebration provided a wonderful opportunity to come together as a college and commemorate our students' achievements.
If you were unable to attend the ceremony, you can watch it
here.
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When our Teach Arizona student
Kimberly Sommerkamp walked across the stage to get her master’s degree, that alone was an accomplishment. She couldn't walk for months after getting run over by a car last fall. Read her inspiring story
here.
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Our grad-cap challenge is always loads of fun, especially since the College of Education has some of the most creative students anywhere! We had many incredible entries, but
Andrea Gauthier, who graduated from our literacy, learning, and leadership program, wowed us with her creativity, originality, and ode to the
University of Arizona's iconic
#OldMain building. (Be sure to look closely for Wilma and Wilbur, as Andrea managed to get them on her cap, too.) Congratulations, Andrea!
#coegradcap2019
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We have another fun graduation story for you: Alumna
Charlotte Harris is an active member of the college, and she was just recognized for her dedicated service as president of the College of Education National Advisory Board for the past three years. Her late husband also was a graduate of our college. In fact, so is their daughter, alumna
Kathleen Bowman, who is a fifth-grade social studies and math classroom teacher at Manzanita Elementary School in Catalina Foothills School District. Recently, she was named Catalina Foothills School District 16 Foundation Teacher of the Year.
But, wait, there’s more!
Last Friday, Harris’ granddaughter (and Bowman’s daughter) also became a graduate of the College of Education.
Rachel Bowman just received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an SEI endorsement. Before starting college, she spent countless hours volunteering in her mother’s classroom working one-on-one with students. If you’re not convinced this is a Wildcat family, all three of Harris’ children are UA grads. Three of her grandchildren have undergraduate degrees from the UA, and another one is a freshman at the UA. We have a feeling there will be more to come!
Charlotte Harris’ son Timothy, a graduate of the UA naturally, took this beautiful photo and said, “This is a great photo of my mother, Charlotte, paving the way for future generations of teachers. The pillars represent how education holds up a civilized society.” Rachel Bowman is on the left, with her mother, Kathleen Bowman on the right.
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Of course, this is the time of year when we honor our award recipients. Kudos to the following students and faculty:
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AWARDS
Outstanding Senior
Gabriel Martinez
Outstanding Graduate Student
Shyla Dogan
FACULTY AWARDS
Erasmus Circle Fellows
Assistant Professor Lia Falco, Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
Assistant Professor Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr., Educational Policy Studies and Practice
Maria Urquides Laureate Award
Assistant Professor Leah Durán, Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
Outstanding Faculty Service and Outreach Award
Assistant Professor Carol Brochin, Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
Outstanding Senior, Deaf Studies
Andrea Paloma Jauregui
Outstanding Senior, Rehabilitation Studies and Services
Naomi Green
Outstanding Student Teacher, Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Dempsey Dandos
Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
Outstanding Senior, Literacy, Learning, and Leadership
Andrea Gauthier
Outstanding Student Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Brianna Jensen
Outstanding Student Teacher, Elementary Education
Alexandra Begg
Fabiana Estrella-Enriquez
Celia Gonzales
Outstanding Student Teacher, Teach Arizona
Molly Bicker
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Outstanding Senior Gabriel Martinez, who grew up in Tombstone and just graduated with a degree in deaf studies, was featured in a UA story. "I want to work with the deaf community at a mainstream school, making sure that they're getting the appropriate services that they need to succeed," Martinez said. "I'm also interested in disability resources in general and helping people with all different needs."
More.
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On Friday, May 31, we are co-hosting a School Lunch Symposium at
The Dunbar Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to share information and brainstorm solutions around the critical issue of school lunches.
RSVP and learn more
here.
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Learn ASL and Information about Deaf Culture!
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Announcing Our New Minor: American Sign Language
The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play vital parts in conveying information through American Sign Language. When you graduate from the UA and enter the work world, you’ll be able to communicate with deaf co-workers, customers, and friends. Not only that, knowing ASL looks great on your résumé, and it’s fun!
You’ll get to take courses, such as:
- American Sign Language
- Internship
- Languages and Cultures of Deaf Communities
- ASL Literature and Film
- ASL Discourse Processes: Intensive ASL
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Keeping Southwest Heritage Alive
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Each year, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission awards individuals and organizations that help foster awareness and preservation of historic sites, structures, districts, and character in Tucson and
Pima County.
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The Nontraditional Lindsey Interns
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In April, the college celebrated and showcased the work of the 2018-2019 Paul L. Lindsey Interns. The internship program offers opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students in education who want to explore career options outside the traditional classroom setting. This year's interns shared their experiences working with their assigned organizations, such as
Arizona State Museum,
Paulo Freire Freedom School, and
Imago Dei Middle School, as well as their plans after they graduate from the UA.
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Dean Johnson presented Mary Belle McCorkle and the McCorkle family
with the Erasmus Circle Outstanding Achievement in Education Award.
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The 15th Annual Erasmus Circle Donor Recognition Reception, held at the beautiful home of Paul Lindsey and Kathy Alexander, honored our donors who support the College of Education.
The evening included a presentation on urban public education in the Age of Reform by alumnus
Richard Carranza. Carranza is chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, the largest school system in the nation. He is responsible for educating 1.1 million students in more than 1,800 schools.
Alumna
Charlotte Harris was recognized for her service as president of the College of Education National Advisory Board for the past three years. We are grateful for her active leadership, her ability to reconnect friends to the college, and her commitment to education.
Mary Belle McCorkle and the
McCorkle family received the Erasmus Circle Outstanding Achievement in Education Award. The McCorkles have a legacy of supporting K-12 education and the College of Education. By serving in many roles -- teachers, administrators, parents, and activists -- they continue to stay involved in and advocate for education and students. Mary Belle, her husband, Richard, daughters Lori McCorkle Benz and Lisa McCorkle, and son-in-law Mark Olbin were all present to accept the award. Between these members of the McCorkle family, there are 11 UA degrees, nine of which are from the College of Education!
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Our International Student Teaching Program places elementary education majors in classrooms in China, Norway, and Mexico. Elementary education major students St
ephanie Gámez-Contreras, Kirsten Conover, and
Madison Loya talk about their experiences abroad in
this UA story.
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Sustainability Gets the Green Light!
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Our
Cooper Center for Environmental Learning Campus Outreach Team met with UA
President Robbins to emphasize the importance of helping students graduate with the skills and knowledge and ability to live sustainably now and in the future. President Robbins supports sustainability across campus as a key component of the university's new strategic plan.
Our team members pictured with President Robbins from left to right are Project Coordinator and graduate student
Deanna Kulbeth with undergraduates
Jacklyn Narducci, Brenna Campbell, and
Makenzie Jackson. Special thanks to
University of Arizona Green Fund and the
UA Office of Sustainability for their support of this work on campus!
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Big thanks to
Pet Partners of Southern Arizona for bringing their sweet dogs to the college to give our students some much-needed stress relief! Sandwiches (hence, the hoagies) also were available for students.
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DISABILITY & PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL STUDIES
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Alumna
Danielle Cummings ’14, who works for Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind, appears in this YouTube video, Inclusion Done Right, to discuss the importance of vision and hearing screenings.
More.
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The college’s School Psychology Program hosted Prepared Parenting: Building Mental Health in our Children at the
Chandler Community Center. The free community event, which was spearheaded by long-time
Adjunct Assistant Professor Paula McCall who worked with students (including Sam Giordano and Sara Hass pictured left) to make the event happen, addressed a variety of topics related to adolescent well-being and mental health.
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EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIES & PRACTICE
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Two-time alumnus
Seth Aleshire ’09 ’14 was recognized by the Arizona Professors of Educational Leadership as the Outstanding Adjunct for 2019.
Lisa Foree ’10 ’19, who just received her master’s degree a few days ago, was recognized as the Outstanding Master’s Student.
Higher Education graduate student,
Karina Salazar, collaborated with
UCLA Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Ozan Jaquette, a former faculty member of our college, on a report that found decreased state funding has led universities to focus recruitment efforts on out-of-state students, particularly in wealthy and white communities.
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Graduate students
Amanda Cheromiah (left)
and
Felise Tagaban spoke with the
Arizona Daily Star about some of the challenges Indigenous students face at the university and how our
Native SOAR is working to help and encourage them to remain in school. They say Indigenous students at the UA can feel isolated and face challenges but can also be part of a vibrant Indigenous community on campus. They both help run the Native SOAR mentoring program.
More.
Cheromiah also talked about a documentary film she made to share the stories of 11 Indigenous people who use running to cope and deal with life’s ups and downs. “The film,” she said, “reveals their collective strength through running.” The film was screened at
The Loft Cinema in early May.
If you think we’re done sharing news about these two stellar students, you’d be wrong! Cheromiah and Tagaban were invited to talk on Cultivating Indigenous Voices, a local podcast with a focus on sharing Indigenous topics, stories, and community involvement.
Listen to the full episode
here.
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TEACHING, LEARNING & SOCIOCULTURAL STUDIES
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Assistant Professor Leah Durán is the recipient of the 2019 Urquides Laureate Award, which honors outstanding contributions by College of Education faculty and academic professionals in bilingual education on behalf of children.
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Professor Reyes presented a study that was carried out at La Linda and La Escuelita, two federally funded Head Start Child-Parent Centers located within a couple of miles of the Arizona-Mexico border. The study offers the perspective of children's theories and emotions about the "wall" and how families and teachers document their day-to-day experiences in the presence of the international fence. Watch the presentation
here.
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Assistant Professors Valerie Shirley and
Jeremy Garcia introduced their work on the Indigenous Teacher Education Project to the University of Washington. The event highlighted the work of Native teacher education cohort programs that partner with tribal communities to center Indigenous knowledge in education.
More.
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From Our Development Office
Legacy Giving … the Gift that Keeps Giving
A legacy, or planned, gift allows you to make a lasting impact that will support the College of Education, and it costs nothing during your lifetime. Planned giving includes options to protect your assets, provide for your family, and guarantee you an income for life. You’ll also receive an income tax charitable deduction.
If you have already written the College of Education into your will or trust, please contact us so we have an opportunity to recognize and thank you for your future support.
Thank you for consideration.
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Lee O'Rourke
Director of Development
520-621-3413
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College of Education
1430 E. Second Street | P.O. Box 210069 | Tucson, Arizona 85721 | 520-621-1461
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