

State Field Directors and Coordinators Spring 2018 Conference
The Field Placement Offices on the Twin Cities and Winona campuses hosted the State Field Directors and Coordinators Spring 2018 Conference. Staff members Jamilka Leon, Patricia Leonard, Mariann Miller and Becki Warnock hosted 30 professionals representing 20...
Administrative Licensure Updates
Beginning in 2014, education administration programs began efforts to update language and various other changes to administrative licensure legislation. Education interest groups and professional organizations contributed changes along the way. The revised version...
How are you staying organized at school and finding time to do all the family things that you cherish?
Work Home Organizing Life 4 Teachers (WHOL4Ed) started as a conversation. Multiple conversations actually between two friends who both happen to be teachers. The setting was always changing, a neighborhood block party, a meal making event, or an afternoon playdate,...
Student attends Pre-Synod gathering with Pope Francis
Sister Marie Faustina, RSM, who is currently majoring in elementary education K-6 at Saint Mary’s University, was one of only eight individuals selected to attend a Pre-Synod gathering March 19-24 in Rome with Pope Francis. Sister Marie was one of 300 young people...
Saint Mary’s Missing Voices summit spotlights inequities in education
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — This year’s Missing Voices: Equity in Education Summit at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will focus on educational equity — with special emphasis on native, immigrant, and refugee voices by embracing the idea that “We Are All Related...
Fighting sexual harassment
Dr. Susan Strauss believes educational system must step up to play a larger role The list of high-profile men — in media, in sports, in entertainment, and in politics — who are being fired due to inappropriate sexual behavior continues to grow longer. Susan Strauss...
Two degrees, one shared past
Priscilla Nava and Sarah Witt fervently cheered for each other as they crossed the Saint Mary’s University commencement stage Saturday—one obtaining her bachelor’s degree and the other earning her master’s degree. Witt, formerly Nava’s teacher at San Miguel Middle...
Toufar Teacher of the Year Semifinalist
Teacher of the Year candidate field narrowed to 43 semifinalists One of the 43 Semifinalists for 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year is Jacob Toufar, a 2016 graduate of our M.Ed. Learning Design and Technology program. Jacob works at Shakopee East Junior High.
Van Erp and Fenton Published
M.Ed. Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program director Dr. Nancy Van Erp and LDT faculty Dr. Diana Denton recently wrote two articles that were published. Try This, Not That: Make Over Your Lessons to Promote Student Understanding and Curiosity:...
Celebration of Scholarship Day
On April 27th, students across the undergraduate college will present their scholarly works to students, faculty, parents, and community members. Celebration of Scholarship Day gives departments a chance to highlight scholarship while also providing current...