From the DPI: In a surprise ceremony at her school, Amy (Mroczenski) Traynor ’98, a mathematics teacher at DeLong Middle School in Eau Claire, was named Wisconsin’s Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2012-13 school year. State Superintendent Tony Evers made the announcement during an all-school assembly. As part of the Teacher of […]
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A View of Teaching by Thomas McCaig
Thomas E. McCaig, former professor and head of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Education, passed away May 21, 2012. McCaig joined the faculty of the School of Education at the UW-Stevens Point in 1966. He served as associate dean and head of the School of Education from 1972-78. He received the UW-Stevens Point […]
More...Weaving Hmong culture through literacy
Every culture has a different story to tell that builds America into the melting pot it is today. Students throughout Stevens Point elementary schools are getting a unique taste of these tales that promote literacy and culture. The UW-Stevens Point Student Education Association (StWEA) received a $1,000 Community Learning Through America’s Schools (CLASS) Grant, which […]
More...Future teachers participate in poverty simulation
Photo Gallery Playing the role of a 43-year-old father of two or a 1-year-old girl, future teachers at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point learn firsthand about the effects of poverty on families and children on February 15. A total of 102 students, faculty and staff participated in a two-hour hands-on simulation designed to help them […]
More...School of Ed sends off grads, new teachers
Led by Pat Marinac, director of field experiences, the UW-Stevens Point School of Education faculty and staff, as well as supervisors from local schools, congratulated the graduating class of student teachers on Friday, Dec. 16. Watch as they provide tidbits of advice to the Class of 2011:
More...Educational author visits School of Ed students
Doug Buehl, author of “Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning” spoke to School of Education students at UW-Stevens Point on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Buehl presented on effective strategies for learning in middle and secondary level content areas. He used his wealth of knowledge, shared examples and experience, always sprinkled with a bit of humor. Buehl has […]
More...Alumna named Wisconsin’s Elementary Teacher of the Year
(from the Pointer Alumnus) Marsha (Kostechka) Herman, ’82, Sun Prairie, received a wonderful surprise on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at a special all-school assembly at Westside Elementary in Sun Prairie, where she has taught for 20 years. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s State Superintendent Tony Evers announced that she had won Wisconsin’s Elementary Teacher of […]
More...Preparing future teachers during the Elementary Methods Block
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell UW-Stevens Point has been preparing outstanding teachers since 1894, so it’s no surprise graduates from the UWSP School of Education are some of the most talented teachers the country. Part of the educational training includes the Elementary Methods Block, which is taken […]
More...School of Ed celebrates teaching partnerships
Photo Gallery Classroom teachers who open their doors to UW-Stevens Point preservice (student) teachers were honored for the support they provide at the annual Oscar W. Neale Memorial Celebration of Teaching reception and award ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Dreyfus University Center. The school recognized those who have served as cooperating teachers during […]
More...Education 378 poster presentations
UW-Stevens Point School of Education Professor Patty Caro’s Education 378 (Parent, Home and Agency Involvement in Educating Children and Youth with Disabilities) students presented a poster conference to professionals in child care, preschool programs, Head Start, and family child care providers on Saturday, Oct. 1 in the CPS Café. Topics included language development, bullying, assistive […]
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