Alumna appointed chief innovation officer by ISTE

This month, Wendy Drexler (EDS ’07, PHD ’10, Curriculum & Instruction) was appointed chief innovation officer by the International Society for Technology in Education. Dr. Drexler brings more than two decades of experience in educational technology across the K-20 spectrum to her new position as the division leader responsible for the ISTE Standards, professional development services, and the association’s thought leadership teams, including research and evaluation.

Wendy Drexler received an EDS and a PHD in Curriculum and Instruction from UF.  She is also a former elementary, middle, and high school teacher.

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Higher Ed Alum accepts post doctoral position

Hongwei Yu (PHD ’13, Higher Ed Admin) has accepted a post doctoral research position with the Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) at the University of Illinois College of Education.  Dr. Yu will begin working on his research with the college next month.

Hongwei Yu began his doctoral fellowship in the Fall of 2009 with the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies.  His primary research included: student retention and degree completion in community colleges, part-time faculty, community college baccalaureate degrees, high school and community college partnership.

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Alum Named School Psychologist of the Year

John Poidevant (MEd ’85, EDS ’85, School Psychology; PhD ’89, Marriage & Family Counseling) has been named the Georgia Association of School Psychologists’ 2013 School Psychologist of the Year. Dr. Poidevant has worked as a Cherokee County School District school psychologist since 2006 and currently serves Avery and Macedonia elementary schools.

In 1985, he received his Master’s and Educational specialist degree in School Psychology from UF.  In 1989, Poidevant graduated from UF with is his doctorate in Marriage and Family Counseling.  Dr. Poidevant will be recognized at the Oct. 17 Cherokee County School Board Meeting by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo, and the school board.

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Higher Ed Alum is selected to attend Executive Leadership Institute

Dr. Russ Rothamer (MEd ’93, Social Studies Ed.; EDS ’97, Curriculum & Instruction; PHD ’03, Higher Ed. Admin), Vice President of Academic Affairs at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ, has been selected  by a national review panel as one of only 31 community college leaders to attend the prestigious Executive Leadership Institute.  The Executive Leadership Institute is sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Community College.  The 32 participants hold senior-level leadership positions in community colleges throughout the United States.

The institute provides an opportunity for potential community college presidents or those in transition to review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in discussion on leadership with an outstanding array of faculty drawn from among nationally and internationally recognized community college leaders.

Previous alumni update about Dr. Rothamer is here.

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Ed Leadership Alum appointed as Director

Jeremy Moore (PhD ’11, Ed Leadership) has been appointed Director of Cayman International School in Grand Cayman. Moore previously served as the Secondary Principal for the past three years.

While attending the University of Florida, Jeremy Moore earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Elementary Education. In 2011, he completed his doctorate in Education Leadership where his research focused on state funding formulas and poverty weights.

During his career as an educator, Moore has been an elementary and middle school teacher. After moving into administration, he served as the Principal of Brookshire Elementary in Winter Park for four years before relocating to Grand Cayman.

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Early Childhood Alum Selected as Interim Assistant Principal

Lauren O’Hara May (MEd ’09, Early Childhood Ed) has been selected as interim assistant principal at San Jose Catholic School. She previously taught kindergarten at St. Pius V. Catholic School for four years.

Lauren graduated with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood and special education from the University of Florida. During her college experience, she worked with the Gator football team recruiting department and gave tours to prospective students.

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Alum is Librarian to the 2013 Academic Library of the Year

Linda Hacker (MEd ’89, Mathematics Education) is the library director at the College at Brockport MetroCenter. The MetroCenter Library was selected in April as the RRLC 2013 Academic Library of the Year.

Linda enjoys working with the students at the library while they pursue their bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the college. Congratulations to Linda Hacker and the College at Brockport MetroCenter!

Click here to read the article for the Rochester Regional Library Council.

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COE Alumna published on USAToday.com

Jorie Scholnik’s (MEd ’10, EDS ’10, marriage and family counseling) article, “5 Things You Should Never Do At Your Internship,” was featured July 8 on USAToday.com. In the article, Scholnik discusses certain experiences students should avoid while completing their internship for college credit. Some of the mistakes include: showing up late, missing deadlines, ignoring company culture, and never asking for feedback. She works as an assistant professor at Santa Fe College in Gainesville and as an etiquette associate at The Protocol School of Palm Beach. Scholnik has published 10 other articles in the USA Today College.

Click here to read the full article.

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COE Alum accepts chair position at Patten University

Yashica Crawford (MAE ’05, PhD ’09, Educational Psychology) accepts new Chair of the Psychology Department at Patten University in Oakland, CA. Dr. Crawford was previously Special Assistant to the Superintendent in San Francisco Unified School District. As Board Liaison, she was responsible for supporting the Superintendent of Schools efforts of supporting the Board of Education with district priorities and strategic planning.
Dr. Crawford received her Bachelor’s degrees in psychology and political science from Howard University. She began her career at University of Florida in 2001 where she completed her Master’s and PhD in Educational Psychology. As a student, Dr. Crawford was the recipient of the Holmes Fellowship. Her research interests include social context in education, self-construal, level of voice, self-esteem, and motivation of students at risk academically.

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UF Education Reception hosted by Congressman & Mrs. John L. Mica

The University of Florida College of Education hosted a reception at Congressman & Mrs. John L. Mica’s home on May 28, 2013.  Dean Glenn Good and the COE leadership team spoke about UF’s top educational initiatives.   More pictures from the event are here.

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