Higher Ed Alum is selected to attend Executive Leadership Institute

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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

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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

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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.

To read the full article, click here.

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Alum is Librarian to the 2013 Academic Library of the Year

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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

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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

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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

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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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Alum elected as first vice president of UTD

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Thomas Gammon (BAE ’74, Elementary Ed.) was recently elected as the First Vice President of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD).  Previously, Mr. Gammon was a Law Magnet teacher in the Center of Legal and Public Affairs at Miami Carol City Senior High School.

After graduating from the University of Florida, he received a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi, a graduate certificate in Urban Education from FIU, and 60 hours of doctoral coursework at UM.  In 1997, Thomas Gammon was selected as the Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year.

He states, “I am honored to have graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Education.  The education and experience I received in my undergraduate program served me well during my 30 years of teaching at the elementary and high school levels here in Miami-Dade County.  I am now looking forward to representing the education professionals in Miami-Dade County and being a voice for our worthy profession.”

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Higher Ed alum professes monastic vows

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Since earning his degree from UF, George Lange, Jr. (Ph.D ’05, Higher Ed. Admin.) had a particular career path in mind.  He believed his path would lead him to academia and law, but shortly after graduation, he had a change of heart.  Dr. Lange moved to Latrobe, PA and joined the novitiate at St. Vincent Archabbey in the summer of 2007.

During his time at St. Vincent, Lange was a research and teaching assistant for the Education Department of St. Vincent College.  He was named a field supervisor for Catholic Schools in the college Education Department in 2010.  Lange professed monastic vows in July 2011, and is now known as Brother Jeremiah Lange, O.S.B.  He serves as assistant to the director of the Oblate Program.

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In Memoriam: Neva S. Sessums

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Mrs. Neva S. Sessums (BAE ’57, Elementary Ed.), age 76, passed away on April 19th, 2013. She was born in Jacksonville, FL where she attended Jacksonville University for her freshman year before attending the University of Florida. She graduated in 1957 with her B.A. degree in Elementary Education.

After graduation, Neva married Terrell Sessums, moved to Tampa, and began teaching at Hillsborough County public schools for five years. After the birth of their children she became a homemaker and active in public education.

Her volunteer work in education included serving as President of the Friends of Public Education, President of the PTA at both Blake Seventh Grade Center and at Colman Junior High School, as a member of the statewide Model Schools Task Force and as Chairman of the Hillsborough County Schools Citizens Advisory Committee.  Neva Sessums obituary – click here.

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