Spanish Translation Below It was October 2009, and Crystal told herself, “it’s now or never!” Crystal made her decision to chase her dream of becoming a Tejano singer. She picked up and moved to San Antonio, Texas, the heart of Tejano music. After a few years of singing locally and dropping a CD in January...
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2014-10-292014-10-29by Aaron JacoIn CAS NewsCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News ReleasesSchool of EducationUncategorizedZimpleman College of Business
Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Mr. John Ligouri Brings “M&M” to Drake SOE Students
Mr. John Ligouri, retired teacher, administrator and Drake graduate, visited Dr. Shelley Fairbairn’s Learning and Assessment students in September 2014. He brought invaluable knowledge from his 30 plus years of experience to Drake SOE students. Mr. Ligouri spoke about the importance of classroom management and motivation (M&M) and the general “rules” of the game of...
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From ONLINE to REAL TIME: Student from Mexico attends ITAG Conference
Cristina Garza de Castellanos is a Drake University graduate student from Monterrey, Mexico. She is taking online courses in the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program through the School of Education. As a teacher and a parent of four bright young sons, she wanted to learn more. She states, “I started searching for a more formal study...
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Specialists Students Participate in Mock School Board Meeting
Trent Grundmeyer, assistant professor of educational leadership, gave his Specialist in Education (EdS) students an opportunity to showcase what they’d learned in class. Dr. Grundmeyer organized a mock school board meeting for students in the Education Leadership class, Policy, Influence and Legal Issues. Board members probed students with relevant questions while students served as the superintendent....
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Drake University awarded nearly $1 million for rehabilitation counseling
In an announcement made by Senator Tom Harkin, the U.S. Department of Education Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program awarded Drake University a major grant to increase the number of individuals trained in providing all areas of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities.
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Drake hosts literacy conference for more than 200 Iowa teachers
On Sept. 19, more than 200 Iowa teachers, consultants, and administrators gathered at Drake University’s Parents Hall for a literacy conference led by Nell K. Duke, professor of literacy, language, and culture at the University of Michigan. Duke is known for her recent work with implementing the National Core, a literacy curriculum for K-3rd grade teachers....
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SOE Counseling Program has reason to celebrate
Congratulations to the faculty of the School of Education Counseling program. Senator Tom Harkin has announced that Drake University will receive a U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services grant for Rehabilitation Counseling and Long Term Training. This grant is funded at approximately $200,000 per year for an anticipated five years,...
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Study Abroad Students Share Their Experiences
School of Education study abroad students have an outlet to share their international experiences. A blog entitled Echoes shows reflections of students while overseas. Follow this link to read about the international adventures of our students. It’s a great resources for students considering a study abroad experience!
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Extension Education Volunteers at Meals for the Heartland
Staff members in the School of Education Extension Education department volunteered during the Meals from the Heartland 2014 Annual Hunger Fight. This annual event packages meals to alleviate hunger of malnourished or food insecure people. Nearly 15,000 volunteers helped package 4.3 million meals. Kendra Colbert, Extension Education staff member stated, “I really enjoyed knowing how...