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University of Findlay alumna, Jena Hinds ’01, M’03, Ph.D., was recently on campus as the College of Education’s visiting educator. Hinds met with several education classes to discuss her diverse career in education, which includes completing multiple degrees and licenses, teaching in the classroom, working in higher education, and becoming a children’s book author. Hinds […]
Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Findlay’s College of Education is now offering individuals the opportunity to be awarded $22,455 in scholarships to earn a teaching license in mathematics or science. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is designed for individuals who already have earned a bachelor’s degree in […]
Connie Leatherman, director of field experience, College of Education at University of Findlay, and her daughter Jo Lee, Grandview Heights High School science teacher and adjunct professor at UF, are truly an award-winning mother-daughter duo in the field of education. Lee was named Grandview Heights Schools’ 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Her love of teaching […]
When students decided to enroll in the College of Education at University of Findlay with dreams of becoming teachers, it’s hard to imagine that they had any inkling of the current situation in which we’ve found ourselves. Not being in the classroom to give and watch lessons directly is one of the many changes that […]
Teaching and teamwork go hand in hand, as the latest Faculty Focus magazine illustrates. This third annual issue shares inspiring stories about collaborative on- and off-campus efforts undertaken by several of our outstanding faculty, staff, and students whose passion for learning and instruction knows no bounds. Faculty Focus can be accessed online by clicking here, […]
Kaylene Slayton’s dream is to work in the publishing industry. She’s now on her way to realizing it thanks to her work as an educational aide at Bucyrus Secondary School, and freelance writing, both of which were made possible thanks to her University of Findlay education. Slayton graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts […]
The University of Findlay will host the annual Computer and Writing Conference from June 1-4, 2017 featuring the theme “Techne: Creating Spaces of Wonder.” The national event has been held for more than 30 years, and is considered the premier conference for those who use computers and networks to teach writing. It brings together scholars, […]
Ubiquitous campaign buttons from the legendary1960 presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon are monetarily worth little, but are priceless to Jim Taylor, adjunct history and social studies professor for The University of Findlay. Received during his fifth grade class’s mock presidential election, Taylor’s two buttons sparked his fascination with political memorabilia. Years […]
The University of Findlay has received a $1.2 million grant, its largest ever, to groom math and science teachers for work in schools that serve many low-income students. The National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is competitive. The University was one of 142 in the nation that submitted proposals, and is one of […]
