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Local Educator Brings Robotics Into Math Classrooms With Help of Donor
Dwight Sharpe, after receiving the 2018 Rogers Educational Innovation Fund, a $5,000 award that supports innovative projects carried out by Connecticut teachers at the elementary or middle-school level, has begun implementing his vision. Sharpe’s project, entitled “Accessing and Engaging in Mathematics Through Robotics and Computer Programming,” seeks “to explore and determine how robotics and computer programming can be embedded into middle school instruction to improve student engagement and achievement.” It was selected from among more than 40 submissions.
10 Questions With Two Educator Alumni Visiting Campus
Neag School alumni Jamie S. Baker ’03 (ED), ’04 MA, and Ronall L. Cannada ’05 (ED), ’06 MA visited the UConn Storrs campus this past spring to attend the inaugural 2019 Black History Month Networking Night, held to connect students from UConn’s ScHOLA2RS House, led by the Neag School’s Erik Hines, with alumni and friends of the University. They each reflect here on the impact of the event, as well as on their careers in education since graduating from the Neag School.
Preparing Teacher Ed Grads for a Successful Job Search
Many school districts across Connecticut hold Neag School of Education teacher education graduates in the highest regard for potential employment.Throughout the Neag School’s partner school districts, juniors and seniors in the Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IB/M) program get firsthand student teaching experience in urban and suburban classroom settings; during their fifth year in the program, students receive further preparation through various professional development offerings and on-site internships.
Hartford School Children Enjoy ‘UConn Day’
The event was developed by Hartford's Kennelly School to recognize its partnership with the University and provide the children an opportunity to recognize the positive impact of UConn students and student teachers.
Kaitlyn Ferrara ’19, Elementary Education
"As a transfer student, I would advise fellow transfer students to immerse themselves in Husky life, but don't get too distracted from academics," says Kaitlyn Ferrara.
David Dapaah-Afriyie ’19, Cognitive Science and Sport Management
"I’m most proud of the meaningful relationships I’ve cultivated over the years," says David Dapaah-Afriyie.
Konjit Richards-Johnson ’19, Elementary Education
"Knowledge is power, and I want to teach students from a young age how amazing learning can be," says Konjit Richards-Johnson.
Clarey Pass ’19, Elementary Education
"I will be spending the fall semester studying abroad and interning in London and then will come back to finish up my master’s degree in Storrs," says Clarey Pass.
Lindsey Vieweg ’19, Elementary Education
If you could summarize your experience at UConn in three words, what would they be? "Realization of self," says Lindsey Vieweg.
Danielle Fontaine ’19, Special Education and Psychological Science
"I chose education as a career because I wanted to have a deeper purpose in life that reaches a higher mission and satisfies more than just myself," says Danielle Fontaine.