Neag School of Education
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.
Giving Day Earns Neag School Over $22K in Support
UConn’s second annual Giving Day, a University-wide fundraising event held in March, raised more than $22,000 for the Neag School — all within the span of 36 consecutive hours. As part of the institutional campaign, each of the Neag School of Education’s three departments, as well as its Alumni Board, promoted a specific Neag School-focused project, seeking contributions in any dollar amount from donors far and wide.
Faculty Retirements and Appointments
This spring, two longtime faculty members will retire from the Neag School’s Department of Educational Psychology and Department of Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, a new head has been named to the Department of Educational Psychology for the fall of 2019.
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.
Sandra Chafouleas Receives Award for Mentorship
The UConn AAUP honored Professor Sandra Chafouleas, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, as the 2019 recipient of the Edward C. Marth Mentorship Award.
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.