Some Good News – Drew Teachers are Prepared!
Check out this article about MAT program recent grads, our Distinguished Clinical Interns, and how Drew Teachers were ready to face the challenges of COVID-19.
ICYMI: Dr. Turner Honored 2x by Drew!
(1) Civic Award Winner: Faculty Leadership Award – Dr. Kristen Turner Civic Engagement Awards recognize and honor Drew’s contributions to our communities beyond the university. Although we are unable to hold our Awards Ceremony this year due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Center for Civic Engagement is celebrating our winners virtually. Follow us on Instagram and help us celebrate their achievements […]
Congrats to MAT Alum Presenters
Over the weekend two MAT alums shared their experiences in learning technologies in the MAT program and how that learning has impacted their teaching. Michelle Taliento (2018) and Katrina Anan (2019) joined Dr. Turner in a session titled “Technology as Inquiry: How Preservice Teachers Learn Authentic Uses of Digital Tools” at the National Council of Teachers of English. Congrats to […]
It’s the Little Things
Sometimes great ideas happen in the moment. They don’t show up in our lesson plans, but they come to us as we reflect-in-action. During the summer STEAM enrichment, the afternoon facilitators planned a “movie premier,” complete with a “red carpet” walk and popcorn for the youth participants. About 2 minutes before the youth arrived in the room, someone suggested that […]
Featured MEd Candidates on Drew Stories
Check out our featured MEd candidates, Courtney Flowers and Heather Moscat Nash on Drew Stories! Drew’s Master of Education: Lots of Specialities, Passionate Professors
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Clinical Interns
Each year the NJ Department of Education recognizes outstanding clinical interns. Through a process of nomination and selection, the teacher education program faculty send our top candidates to the award panel. This year we nominated Katrina Anan, Kaitlin Beggan, and Michelle Morris. All of these nominees were recognized last evening at an awards ceremony. Additional congratulations go to Kaitlin, who […]
Welcome to MAT 2020 Cohort
Hi-five? Lo-five? Do-si-do? Or maybe you want to go on a Scavenger Hunt? We had some fun at the MAT 2020 Orientation yesterday. Welcome to the new cohort. We look forward to a great year together!
Distinguished Clinical Intern Nominees
Each year the state of New Jersey selects Distinguished Clinical Interns from those nominated by their teacher education programs. Based on nominations from field supervisors and cooperating teachers and a thorough review of applications by the Drew faculty, we are proud to announce that three clinical interns from our program will be moving forward into the next round. Michelle Morris, […]
Dean’s Prize Awarded
Rachel Fintz was awarded the Dean’s Master of Arts in Teaching Prize at the award ceremony for the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies last night. Rachel was selected for her exemplary performance in both her clinical placement and in her coursework. In the field, Rachel has shown a commitment to teaching culturally relevant lessons that engage students in inquiry based science learning. In […]
End of Year Celebration
Last night we celebrated our graduates, initiated new KDP members, welcomed our new cohort, and thanked our community. Like all teachers, we packed a lot into a short time! Thanks to everyone for all you do!