Stories tagged with: Department of Teacher Education

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Lindsay Burns and Chelsea Herbert
Alumni Impact

Ohio University alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

Two Ohio University graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.

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Education

Stevens Literacy Center renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, amplifying research, outreach and collaboration; open house set for Dec. 4

The Stevens Literacy Center has been renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, reflecting its expanded focus on research, STEM collaboration and community partnerships.

Brooklyn, Tim, Kelly and Jacolyn Bolender
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Kelly Bolender finds joy in teaching career

At Buckskin Elementary School in South Salem Ohio, Kelly Bolender measures success in fist bumps, letters from former students and the quiet confidence that grows when a child reaches a goal.

OHIO Lancaster students look through children's books for a class project
Learning From Experts

OHIO Lancaster students study professional illustrators, then learn from them

A group of seniors studying early childhood education in Dr. Kevin Cordis' Children’s Literature class had the opportunity to attend MAZZA, a children’s illustrator conference.

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Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

Future teachers from OHIO’s regional campuses gathered at Zanesville to explore student agency, storytelling and learner-centered practices through an immersive day of professional development.

OHIO Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary School representatives stand together for a photo inside of an elementary school classroom
Community Partners

Teaching tomorrow’s readers: OHIO Zanesville partners with Zane Grey Elementary

Ohio University Zanesville is partnering with Zane Grey Elementary School to strengthen literacy development among first-grade students through a hands-on, place-based learning experience.

Dakota Tackett
Alumni Leaders

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents.

Owen Vandivier with his students
Global Teaching Experiences

Leaving his comfort zone

How a teaching stint in Taiwan helped this recent alumnus apply his OHIO experiences and became a better educator.

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Dedicated Faculty

New faculty member brings passion for teaching to OHIO Southern

With two decades of classroom experience, Melody Craft helps OHIO Southern students discover their purpose as future teachers and community leaders.

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Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps

Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

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Faculty News

New Faculty to Fuel Research

Meet the 12 faculty who joined Ohio University this fall to help inform its research future.

Megan Albers talks to an OHIO student at the Career Fair in the Baker University Center Ballroom
Alumni Leaders

Grand adventure leads to rewarding career for OHIO graduate

That adventure began at Camp Laurel in Maine and has since become the center of Megan Albers' professional and personal life.

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe
Future Teachers

Regional campus early childhood and elementary education majors gather for annual EdFest event

Ohio University regional campus sophomore education majors gathered for the fourth annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College of Education, on Friday, October 3 at OHIO Chillicothe.

Tim Bolender
Alumni Leaders

Ohio University alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

Ohio University Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.

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