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Nate Koerber Presents at AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto

Nate Koerber Presents at AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto

Nate Koerber Presents at AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto

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Nate Koerber Presents at AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto

Nate Koerber, a student in the Leadership Studies program, presented a paper, which he co-authored, titled Allies in Resistance: Black-White Mentorship for Engaging Post-Truth Narratives Within an Urban Teacher Program at the AERA annual meeting in Toronto, Canada, on April 8.

This study examines the mentoring relationship between two Black women professors and two White men working as graduate assistants (GAs) in an Urban Teacher Program (UTP). This work presents an example of mentoring, collaboration, and allyship in anti-racist teacher education that pushes back against “post-truth” and “fake news” as they manifest in narratives about urban schools in the conservative Appalachian region.

Instrumental case study methodology informed by Critical Whiteness Theory and tenets of CRT is used to analyze the relationship carefully crafted within this UTP by Black women professors mentoring White men GAs. Findings hold significance for future research on allyship, teacher education program design, and real-world education contexts P-16+, particularly within an urban education context.

Ellen Neufeldt, EdD, Named CSUSM’s Fourth President

Ellen Neufeldt, EdD, Named CSUSM’s Fourth President

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Ellen Neufeldt, EdD, Named CSUSM’s Fourth President

The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Ellen J. Neufeldt, EdD, to serve as the next president of California State University San Marcos.

Ellen is a graduate of the Higher Education Administration doctoral program at the University of Tennessee.

Marisa Moazen named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement

Marisa Moazen named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement

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Marisa Moazen named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement

Marisa Moazen, director, Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Tennessee, has been named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement. Marisa is an alum of and adjunct assistant professor with the Higher Education Administration program in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Congratulations to Dr. Moazen!

Sonya Hayes Chosen as One of the New Editors for AERA Newsletter

Sonya Hayes Chosen as One of the New Editors for AERA Newsletter

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Sonya Hayes Chosen as One of the New Editors for AERA Newsletter

Sonya D. Hayes

Sonya D. Hayes, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, has been chosen as one of the new editors for AERA’s Division A newsletter.  She will serve a two year appointment beginning in May.

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Graduate Students Instrumental in Uniting Campus at the Rock

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Graduate Students Instrumental in Uniting Campus at the Rock

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Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Graduate Students Instrumental in Uniting Campus at the Rock

The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences has two graduate students who were instrumental in developing this year’s United at the Rock event. Two of our Educational Leadership and Policy Study students made this event their capstone project; a project which allow students to synthesize and apply skills and content from across the leadership curriculum and their primary academic discipline to research, design, critique alternatives, propose a solution, and effect change in a leadership challenge or community problem needing leadership.

This year, students Jessyca Ford and Elaina Emery, each took a portion of this project.  Ford tackled the task of getting the word out or the Word of Mouth Campaign so that everyone who wished could participate.  Emery was challenged with the task of organizing the Volunteer Fair for the event which included over 150 participants which she worked in collaboration with the Center for Leadership and Service.

Enjoy their efforts in these videos and join us in congratulating these two students on a job well done.

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Dean’s Staff Advisory Board Adds Warmth to Inskip Elementary

Dean’s Staff Advisory Board Adds Warmth to Inskip Elementary

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Dean’s Staff Advisory Board Adds Warmth to Inskip Elementary

The children of Inskip Elementary School are a little warmer today thanks to the generous donations of the Dean’s Staff Advisory Board (DSAB) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.

Staff throughout the college gathered new and gently used coats, headbands, scarves, gloves and toboggan caps for the children of Inskip Elementary.  Many times, these items are the extras that parents just can’t afford or items children have sometimes lost. The DSAB wanted to make things a little easier and ensure that their children could be warm throughout the chillier days.

The DSAB is comprised of a representative from each of the eight major departments and also includes representatives from centers, grants, and programs throughout the college.  This is the second such donation of needed items that the board has gathered and donated to Inskip Elementary.  In the past, the board has gathered office supplies and Christmas items for donation to South Knox Elementary School.

Representatives attending the donation today included Wade McGarity, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Kayla Jones, Board Chairperson, from the Dean’s Administrative Staff, and Bonnie Maples, Co-Chairperson, from the college’s Office of Marketing & Communications.  The children who so joyfully helped us in receiving the items and being our models included: Elijah Walker, Aliyah Helms, Eliyah Newton & Roseanne Layne.

Tanisha Jenkins, HEAM PhD Student, Featured in Knoxville News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

Tanisha Jenkins, HEAM PhD Student, Featured in Knoxville News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

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Tanisha Jenkins, HEAM PhD Student, Featured in Knoxville News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

Tanisha Jenkins, PhD student in Higher Education Administration at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, is featured as one of Knoxville News Sentinel’s “Top 40 under 40”. Her goal is to promote academic success, leadership development and equality for all students at UT. She is the Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Life and the Frieson Black Cultural Center.

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HEAM PhD Student Janice Branch Hall Featured in Knox News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

HEAM PhD Student Janice Branch Hall Featured in Knox News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

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HEAM PhD Student Janice Branch Hall Featured in Knox News Sentinel’s “Top 40 Under 40”

Janice Branch Hall, PhD student in Higher Education Administration at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, is featured as one of Knoxville News Sentinel’s “Top 40 under 40” for her work with students, faculty and staff to create a more diverse and inclusive culture. She is the assistant director for academic success and partnership at the UT’s Haslam College of Business.

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ELPS Graduate M. Aaron Christian selected for the Tennessee Governor’s Academy for School Leadership

ELPS Graduate M. Aaron Christian selected for the Tennessee Governor’s Academy for School Leadership

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ELPS Graduate M. Aaron Christian selected for the Tennessee Governor’s Academy for School Leadership

UTK VOLS Lead graduate, M. Aaron Christian, was recently selected  for the Tennessee Governor’s Academy for School Leadership, one of only 29 assistant principals selected from across the state of Tennessee.

Aaron was nominated by the Washington County Director of Schools and will start the 1 year program in January.

Aaron states that: “I attribute these early successes to the education I received during my time in the VOLS Lead cohort. Not only was the program rigorous and well designed, it was, most importantly, immediately applicable. I am regularly able to overcome a lack of experience by relying on my education received at UTK.”

Aaron is currently Assistant Principal at Boones Creek Middle/Elementary School in Washington County.

Derrington Works With Scottish School Leaders in Glasgow

Derrington Works With Scottish School Leaders in Glasgow

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Derrington Works With Scottish School Leaders in Glasgow

Mary Lynne Derrington, Associate Professor in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, was invited to work with Scottish school leaders on global perspectives of principal and teacher evaluation systems November 20-24, 2018. Following her presentation Supervising and Evaluating Principals:  Assisting with Challenges, she met with University of Glasgow academic staff, leadership programs heads, and national school inspectors in a discussion seminar. Later that day she met with principals and PhD students. Following a presentation, Supervising and Evaluating Teachers in an Era of Policy Mandates, there was a question and answer exchange.

While in Glasgow, Derrington also delivered two presentation at the Scottish Educational Research Association. Her presentation, Using Longitudinal Qualitative Research to Examine Change Over Time was based on her just released Sage Publications book. She also presented, with University of Glasgow faculty, in an invited seminar on Middle Leadership in Schools, the Critical Axis for Change and Improvement.