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91视频doctoral student awarded national scholarship from Society of Health and Physical Educators
Craig Nieman, a doctoral student in the 91视频College of Education, was selected as a recipient of the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, a national award presented by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
January 18, 2022Student Life
Student Spotlight: Bonnie Skye
After overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.
December 10, 2021Student Life
Meet Your Librarian: Susan Ariew
We interviewed 91视频Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education鈥檚 students.
September 7, 2021Academics
Student Spotlight: Maude Graham
When she was 9-years-old, Maude Graham dreamed of replacing the lined-up teddy bears in her bedroom with her own classroom of students. Today, she鈥檚 an experienced third-grade reading teacher at Rosabelle W. Blake Academy and was honored as the 2021 Polk County Teacher of the Year鈥攁 recognition that鈥檚 reserved for only one out of 6,800 educators in the county鈥檚 school district.
April 14, 2021Student Life
Student Spotlight: Kianna Pintado
Having witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the University of 91视频.
March 3, 2021Community Engagement, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Laura Meehan
Laura Meehan knew her passion for music and students with disabilities would guide her to make a meaningful difference. Driven to learn more about policy, Meehan took on leadership roles within her school and began working toward a PhD in Educational Leadership in USF's College of Education.
March 3, 2021Student Life
Student Spotlight: Donna Knudsen, Ed.D.
A self-proclaimed "later-in-life" graduate student, Donna Knudsen didn鈥檛 think she could take her academic journey any further鈥攗ntil she discovered USF鈥檚 Ed.D. in Educational Program Development.
February 12, 2021Academics, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Julia Genkinger
Julia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The 91视频graduate, who earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.
January 26, 2021Alumni and Friends, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Sara Leikin
Dedicated to her role as director of a STEM schools project in Cairo, Egypt, 91视频graduate student Sara Leikin had no intention of pursuing a doctoral degree. When she learned about USF鈥檚 Doctor of Education in Educational Program Development, she felt confident in her ability to continue her studies from a distance.
January 14, 2021Student Life
Student Spotlight: Wilfredo Pena
Becoming a school counselor wasn鈥檛 something Wilfredo Pena originally set out to do. After earning his bachelor鈥檚 degree in special education from St. Petersburg College, Pena鈥檚 plan to continue his studies and work as a school administrator shifted when one of his mentors encouraged him to consider a career in counselor education.
November 17, 2020Academics, Student Life
Student Spotlight: Deeksha Aradhya
After earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.
September 3, 2020Student Life
Student Spotlight: Cristina Viera
Establishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.
July 15, 2020Academics, Student Life