UNCW Watson College of Education

In case you missed it: James Stocker was a featured expert in a WHQR story about solutions to student behavior issues in schools. While the topic is complex, he said we need to recruit more people into education, retain veteran teachers, and provide more training and support. “How do we as a society start to champion teachers, see them as heroes?" he said.
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Education at Watson

Don't forget to come see us from 11am-2pm for WATSON CONNECT!! Learn about Watson, MarineQuest, student orgs, the library and more! And get some cool free stuff!! Can't wait to see you!

TODAY!!! Don't forget to stop by the UNCW Fall Involvement Carnival until 2pm! Meet student orgs and campus departments to get involved! https://bit.ly/3X5bvsJ

Happy Everyone!

TODAY! The Wilmington Interdenominational Ministers’ Alliance will host the largest school supply event in New Hanover on Sat, Aug. 17! Families are invited to stop by to pick up a free backpack & school supplies, & enjoy festivities from 12-3pm https://bit.ly/3WJ6oy3

TODAY! Wilmington-area teachers: Stop by D.C. Virgo on Friday August 16 from 3-6 p.m. for a Teacher’s Appreciation Celebration featuring free school supplies, food and fun! https://bit.ly/3WJ6oy3

The Wilmington Interdenominational Ministers’ Alliance will host the largest school supply event in New Hanover County on Sat, Aug. 17! Families are invited to stop by to pick up a free backpack & school supplies, & enjoy festivities from 12-3pm https://bit.ly/3WJ6oy3

PDS Master Teacher Katelyn Durkin and Maggie Guggenheimer presented at the NHCS Beginning Teacher Training on Aug 12, where they shared a toolbox to facilitate communication and collaboration between teachers and parents.

Wilmington-area teachers: Stop by D.C. Virgo on Friday August 16 from 3-6 p.m. for a Teacher’s Appreciation Celebration featuring free school supplies, food and fun! https://bit.ly/3WJ6oy3

Happy and WELCOME BACK Watson faculty & staff! We gathered this morning for a Welcome Breakfast to introduce new faculty/staff, welcome our new Dean, Dr. Tracy Linderholm, & celebrate the accomplishments of the college. We are so excited to see everyone again!

Jenn Hatch Knight, Asst. PDS Director & Nicole Geczi, Alt. Licensure Support & Placements Coordinator, attended Pender County’s Beginning Teacher Orientation on Aug 12. They spoke with 80 new teachers about residency licensure, WCE graduate programs, and the PDS First Years of Teaching Support Program.

celebrated the start of a new school year at an Open House event for students and families on July 30! View more photos from the Open House and the First Day of School at https://bit.ly/3WJJ4kS

25 teachers from across the country participated in UNCW's two-week NEH Summer Institute focused on the 1898 Wilmington coup and massacre. Cara Ward is featured in a Spectrum News story about the summer institute. https://bit.ly/4drJemn

Having a blast with our this week!

Denise Henning, director of UNCW/3C, was recognized by the REACH Collaborative for her work helping community colleges effectively connect with indigenous communities as they seek to provide opportunities for adult students of color. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/4cwNUax

UNCW is pleased to welcome 25 teachers from across the country to campus for a 2 week NEH Summer Institute focused on the 1898 Wilmington coup & massacre. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Zucchino was the featured guest speaker this morning. https://bit.ly/45XM4x9

We're looking for an Assistant Principal to join us at D.C. Virgo. Come be a part of our team! https://bit.ly/3xHPNSG

Congrats to Bradley Pearce and UNCW’s media production team! Their documentary ‘Game on UNCW: Esports + Education’ which chronicles the growth of esports at UNCW was a bronze winner at the 45th Telly Awards. https://bit.ly/3VBMqop and https://bit.ly/4bonWoq

10 WCE students traveled to the Netherlands in June for a study abroad with Denise Ousley & Amy Garrett Dikkers! The group is visiting schools & participating in cultural experiences in Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, and Rotterdam as they explore the experiences of refugee and immigrant youth & families through the lenses of tolerance and advocacy.