UMSL: College of Education

At a young age, while participating in an overseas trip to visit friends in the United States, Yuima Mizutani, Doctoral Candidate in Counseling, was inspired to explore cultures and international populations different from her own. She further researched the "third culture kid" background experienced by Asian American college students as part of her dissertation, "Searching for a ‘Home’: Examining the Experiences of Confucius Asian College Students with Third Culture Kid Backgrounds,. Learn more about Yuima's research and her experiences at UMSL in the latest UMSL Daily article: https://blogs.umsl.edu///december-graduate-yuima-mizutani/

More open positions at UMSL College of Education! Come join us.

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) recently announced the recipients of their Education Research Service Projects awards for projects focusing on COVID-19 and systemic racism. Please join us in congratulating Drs. Shea Kerkhoff, Jennifer Bumble, Katherine O'Daniels, Fatemeh Mardi, and Martille Elias on receiving the award. Their grant, Successes and Challenges with Anti-Racist Community Building in Online Environments, was one of 13 projects selected out of 120 proposal submissions. Read more: https://www.aera.net//AERA-Announces-Recipients-of-ERSP-Aw

We are #UMSLProud of all of our distinguished alumni who continue to stay involved and accomplish great things on campus and in the local area! Congratulations to these UMSL alumni including our own Terry Freerks M'Ed '79, BA '77 and Elizabeth Peterson M'Ed '96, BA '80! Click the link below to read more about their involvement and watch a special stream of the virtual UMSL Founders Celebration! #UMSLCircleEd https://blogs.umsl.edu//2/10/30/distinguished-alumni-2020/

For those who knew Matthew, please see the information below on a scholarship fund that was established in his honor.

There is no more important time than now for K-12 students to learn firsthand about the role of elections and voting in civic life. Thanks to our staff colleague Lynn Voss for continuing the efforts of Kids Voting USA, Inc. in Missouri by partnering with 15 school districts! https://blogs.umsl.edu//20/10/19/umsl-kids-voting-program/

As we continue to mourn the loss of our dear colleague, Matthew Davis, we can all cherish what we know or have heard of the joy, power, and love Matthew brought to the education of so many. We invite you to share a tribute or memory of how he impacted either your career at UMSL or your educational journey as a whole. If you were a current or former student, colleague, or acquaintance of Dr. Davis, you are invited to share your comments at the following link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSee9hmbHyTnHj4P-r/viewform The College of Education has also established a scholarship in Matthew's memory. Contributions can be made to the Matthew Davis Scholarship Fund: https://giving.umsl.edu/MatthewDavis

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear colleague, Dr. Matthew Davis. Dr. Davis was a trusted advisor, mentor, and inspiration to many, and will be very missed. He was a dedicated scholar and advocate of social and racial justice in education, and advised many students in these areas, especially students of color. His legacy will live on as he remains with us in "love, study, and struggle."

We are #UMSLProud that two of our alumni were recently honored at the St. Louis American 33rd Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Virtual Gala for their dedication to ensuring equity in schools. Congratulations to Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley of the School District of University City and Dr. Doris Graham! #UMSLCircleEd https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2020//19/education-awards-2020/

My colleagues rock! And more fancy photos!

We are pleased to announce three more of our faculty have recently been awarded a federal grant! Congratulations to Dr. Shea Kerkhoff, Dr. Katie O'Daniels, and Dr. Nancy Singer on receiving $5.1 million for the Show-Me Literacy Collaborative to promote evidence-based literacy strategies among local educators in the St. Louis region. Another tremendous achievement for the UMSL College of Education! https://blogs.umsl.edu//5-million-grant-evidence-based-li/