Category: School of Education

During the May 16 graduation ceremonies, 24 SOE students were recognized with academic honors.

On May 5th, Drake University Head Start held the last All Staff Training for the 2009-2010 program year at the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge. The keynote speaker was Superintendent Greg Robinson of the Urbandale Schools, who spoke about his experiences in the educational system. Crystal McCleary of the Drake University Head Start Policy Council...

Drake Head Start's Mary Middleton was awarded the Best in Show award from Drake All Staff Council

Congratulations to Trent Grundemeyer!

Congratulations to Ken Kass and Leslie Merriman!

Chelsea Froemming, a third year education major, was the recipient of a scholarship from the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). Froemming was presented with her scholarship on May 5 by representatives of the organization.    

Joshua Baker and Elizabeth Davis were the first recipients of the SOE Bright Star Awards for outstanding undergraduate students.

With summer quickly approaching, there are numerous opportunities to earn Drake graduate credit while advancing your knowledge in the field of education. Be sure to visit Heartland’s Professional Development catalog today to learn more….https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH.  

Saturday, May 15, 4:30-6 pm, in Parent's Hall, Olmsted Center

Dr. Sally Beisser’s education students have a unique opportunity to connect with fourth grade students at Greenwood Elementary School through a pen pal program designed by Dr. Beisser and Jennifer Huegel, a Drake alumni. This program matches each Drake education student in Dr. Beisser’s class with one or two fourth grade students in Jennifer Huegel’s...