UWF School of Education

The University of West Florida School of Education is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) September 16-18, 2024. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team by July 31, 2024.

For information on how to submit comments, visit our website at uwf.edu/soe.

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Be proud, be you!

Happy Pride Month, !💙💚

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School of Education Pinning Ceremony

The Spring 2024 Teacher Pinning Ceremony is only one week away! The School of Education is honored to celebrate our graduating students as they take these next steps in their teaching careers. 🎓🍎

Graduates and Cooperating Teachers are requested to RSVP to the invitation sent via email. Use the following link to watch a live stream of the event: https://youtube.com/live/WeO51l5dSnc?feature=share

☀️ Put down the books and enjoy the sunshine, Argos! Spring Break has arrived! 🌴🌊

🌱 Spotlight on Student Achievement! 🌟

Meet Sarah Harrison, an inspiring force within our School of Education community! 🍏 As a UWF Community Education student, Sarah has dedicated a remarkable 100 hours to volunteering at the Ground Up Community Garden, fostering sustainable practices and community growth. 🌻

This week, Sarah achieved a significant milestone by completing her School Service Learning Internship! 🎓 Her passion for education and commitment to community service truly exemplify the spirit of our School of Education.

Join us in celebrating Sarah's achievements and the positive impact she's making! 👏✨

It’s been “Radishing” to have Sarah in the garden so much this fall! Thank You! You have made such a difference, helping, teaching, coming to events, creating lessons. You are greatly appreciated! Sarah completed her school “service - learning - internship” this week! 💙💛💙She is a student at UWF, getting her degree in “Community Education”!

Grateful minds, thankful hearts. Wishing our university community a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments. 🍂🦃

🌟 A momentous occasion to celebrate! 🌴🌊

The UWF School of Education proudly hosted the highly successful JUSTEC 2023 event at the Hilton Pensacola Beach on November 2nd. 🇯🇵🇺🇸 It was a day of profound discussions and collaborations, bringing together educators from around the world. 🌏✨ Here's to fostering international partnerships and empowering educators on a global scale! 📚🌎

🌟 Mark Your Calendar! 🌟

Join us on November 1st, from 12 PM to 3 PM, for the 2023 All Majors Career & Internship Fair at the University Commons Auditorium & Great Hall.

Ready to kickstart your career journey? We're bringing together on-campus and regional employers eager to hire UWF students and alumni for full-time positions, co-op programs, and internships.

Remember, the average job search takes about 6 months, so the time to start exploring opportunities is NOW!

Looking for resume and cover letter help, or tips for navigating a virtual career fair? We've got you covered! Schedule an appointment or upload your resume on Handshake (accessible through MyUWF). We offer Drop-In Appointments every Monday-Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM. You can visit us in person or connect with us virtually via Google Chat during these hours. Learn more at uwf.edu/career.

🔗 Ready to secure your spot? Register here: https://uwf.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/39754?ref=events-search

♿ We're committed to accessibility. Please contact CDCE ([email protected]) at least 72 hours before the event if you require accommodations.

Your dream career awaits – take the first step at the 2023 All Majors Career & Internship Fair! 🚀

Get ready for an October full of lively conversations! Our students have set aside time this week from 1-6 p.m. CST to discuss the School of Education. Your support means the world to them! 🗺️💫

Need Extra Credit?
Then join the Office of Undergraduate Research for Bingo for Beginners. During the event, students will talk with current research students, faculty, and the OUR team to learn about research through fun conversations playing bingo! Win prizes! Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate! Possibly earn extra credit!

When: 11AM-12PM on Tuesday October 24, 2023
Where: The Cannon Green (Bldg. 4 in case of rain)

For any additional questions, please contact us: [email protected] | 850.474.2298



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🎓✨ "Engaging minds, sparking innovation, and redefining the future of education at the CPED conference. 📚🌟

Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with fellow education enthusiasts from around the world.

Let's continue to inspire change and elevate the standards of doctoral education! 🌍🤝

🐾 Exciting News! The Staff Senate is teaming up with the Pensacola Humane Society for Hand to Paw throughout the month of October! 🐶❤️

Donation boxes will be placed in various locations across our campus for Postal Services to collect your generous contributions. Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our furry friends.

You can also show your support by checking out the Amazon wish list (please remember to mention 'UWF/HandtoPaw' during checkout) or by visiting the Pensacola Humane Society website for their wish list. Let's come together and make a difference for our beloved animals. 🐕🐾

Share your research around the world!🌎

The Office of Undergraduate Research Department presents the Travel Award Program. Awards are intended to support undergraduates presenting at virtual or in person conferences. Students are eligible to apply for up to $1000 to cover allowable expenses. Award recipients are selected on the 1st and 16th of each month and must be enrolled as an undergraduate, degree-seeking student in good standing with the University of West Florida.

Applications can be submitted throughout the fall and spring semesters. Summer travel applications should be submitted before the end of the spring semester. All applications must be submitted at least 45 days before travel.

Find more information here: http://bit.ly/OUR_TAP_2023-24

Submit your application here: https://bit.ly/OURapplication

For any additional questions, please contact us: [email protected] | 850.474.2298



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🌟 Meet Dr. Karen N. Evans 📚

Introducing Dr. Karen N. Evans, an exceptional member of our faculty! 🎓

Dr. Evans holds degrees in Psychology, Religious Education, and Curriculum & Instruction (with a Social Studies focus). She's been with us for 12 inspiring years after a successful tenure as the former Minister of Education at First United Methodist Church in Pensacola.

Aside from her passion for education, Dr. Evans is a devoted Duke basketball fan. 🏀

She reminds us that educators are the backbone of society and believes in the power of Social Studies education.

Let's celebrate Dr. Evans for her dedication to changing lives! 🌟🍎

John Dewey once said, 'Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.' 🍎

Those words are a great reminder that each day of learning, every moment of discovery, and every challenge overcome is an integral part of our life's journey. Cherish the gift of education!. 🌿💡

🎓 Exciting News! We're Now the "School of Education" 📚

Dear Argos,

We're thrilled to unveil our new identity, the "School of Education." This exciting change reflects our commitment to excellence in education and innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates as we shape the future of education together!
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UWF School of Education updated their website address.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is offering a new course in Fall 2023; CCJ 4931: Crime Scene Investigation.

The course will include scene assessment, understanding the nature of physical evidence, crime scene photography, sketching and mapping, and more.

The course instructor, Solange Garcia, is a seasoned crime scene examiner from the Pensacola Police Department.

For more information, visit uwf.edu/Justice.

Dr. Keri Fogle and Heather Landry, a UWF student and Escambia County paraprofessional from Westgate Center, joined 290 advocates in Washington, DC on July 11, meeting with members of Congress on issues important to special education. The two took part in the Special Education Legislative Summit hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and Council for Administrators of Special Education (CASE). Together, they joined other advocates from Florida to speak with members of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the importance of continued funding for discretionary programs in special education, such as the Para to Teacher Support Program. Currently, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are discussing drastically different funding bills for the U.S. Department of Education fiscal year 2024. The Senate bill mostly maintains current funding levels throughout the U.S. education system, while the House bill proposes an overall decrease of 28% ($22.1 billion). The decrease would reportedly reduce classrooms across the nation by 220,000 teachers at a time when the profession is already experiencing teacher shortages in 48 states.

Congratulations!

Meet Lee Christine Gaul!
New Hire for Department of Legal Studies

Lee Christine Gaul is the newest addition to the Department of Legal Studies. For her undergraduate degree she studied at the University of Miami, FL and majored in History and Speech Communications on academic scholarship. During her four years at University of Miami, she rowed varsity crew, and in her freshman year won the national championship.

She was a high school English teacher for 26 years in Florida, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Virginia. Lee took a break midway to attend law school at LSU, litigate toxic tort defense for a year, and have her son. She returned to teaching English and also has been an adjunct professor of business law for the University of North Florida for 11 years.

In her free time, Lee loves to travel extensively. She has backpacked solo through Europe and owns a Sprinter van that she uses during summer months to tour the continental U.S. She grew up in the Panama Canal Zone, and has visited U.S. islands and territories, including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Hawaii.

Welcome, Lee!

Congratulations, Honor!

Honor Bell III (they/them) was honored on June 16, 2023 by the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers as the state Student Social Worker of the Year. Honor accepted the award at the organization’s state conference in Orlando in where they were proud to represent the NASW-FL Northwest Unit and UWF. Honor was recognized for their accomplishments, including serving as President of the Student Social Work Organization at UWF and Vice President of the Students for Socialism. Honor participates with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola in Justice United Seeking Transformation (JUST) Pensacola and is a member of the local Party for Socialism and Liberation where they work on multiple campaigns for the working class, including affordable rental housing and gun control. During the school year they are a substitute teacher at Escambia Westgate Center.

Celebrating Dr. Diane Scott:

Dr. Diane Scott, who has been involved with UWF since 1999, has retired from the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Dr. Scott began teaching as an Adjunct at UWF in 1999, and in 2002, she was hired as a tenure-earning Assistant Professor. She was awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor in 2008 and was promoted to full Professor in 2014. She was awarded the SGA Distinguished Teaching Award in 2003 and the NASW Northwest Unit Social Work Educator of the Year in 2010.

She has co-authored 20 peer reviewed journal articles that reflect her multi-pronged research, including child welfare, military populations, social welfare policy, social work practice, and higher education. The work reflected in her publications has been disseminated at 18 regional, national, or international conferences in poster, paper, and webinar presentation formats.

Outside of the university, she served as an elected member of the Santa Rosa County School Board from 2006 to 2018. She is a founding Cabinet member for the C.A. Weis Community Partnership School and for the newly funded Pine Forest High School Partnership School. She served on the Board of Directors for Bridges Out of Poverty in Santa Rosa County, and the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging of Northwest Florida. She currently serves as a member of the GEO Advisory Council.

Thank you, Dr. Scott, for your incredible work to make the world a better place, and thank you for serving at the University of West Florida!

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👏 Congratulations to Dr. Todd Adrian, winner of the UWF CEPS Outstanding Alumni Award!

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👏 Congratulations to Dr. Sherri Montgomery, winner of the 2023 CEPS UWF Outstanding Dissertation in Practice Award!

UWF CEPS Outstanding Dissertation in Practice Award Congratulations to the 2023 CEPS Annual Award WinnersThe College of Education and Professional Studies Annual Awards celebrate faculty, staff, community part...