Rocket and World-Ranked Paratriathlete Finds Her Purpose
July 24th, 2023Kendra Herber ’07 was born with fibular hemimelia, a congenital limb deficiency where the fibula is short or missing, and had her foot amputated at age two. Rather than holding her back, Herber’s disability would motivate her to become an inspiring teacher, mother, world-ranked paratriathlete, model, self-published author and motivational speaker. She praised The University of Toledo for offering a safe, inclusive place to find her purpose and see her disability as a strength rather than a weakness.
Read more about Kendra at the UToledo Alumni eMagazine.
https://alumninews.utoledo.edu/2023/07/14/rocket-and-world-ranked-paratriathlete-finds-her-purpose/
Dean Comments on the Teacher Shortage
July 17th, 2023Dean Raymond Witte, Judith Herb College of Education, talks to ABC news about the shortage of teachers. To hear the segment click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovUjPOzqaNM
JHCOE Senior Tutors in Math and Reading
June 29th, 2023William Quinones Ramos, who is studying middle childhood education with a concentration in language arts and mathematics, tutors kindergarten and eight graders in math and reading. For more on the story go to:
Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach discusses the importance of threat assessment
June 9th, 2023Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovacha, a professor of educational psychology at the Judith Herb College of Education, discusses the importance of threat assessments in The Society for Human Resource Management.
Mass Shootings — Many in the Workplace — Are on the Rise
Renowned JHCOE Professor Empowers Communities to Combat White Supremacist Violence in Powerful New Book
May 18th, 2023Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach, a JHCOE professor of educational psychology, discusses her new book, “White Supremacist Violence: Understanding the Resurgence and Stopping the Spread” and what parents can do to protect their children.
JHCOE Alumni Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 17th, 2023University of Toledo Graduate and Former Toledo resident Juanita Harris Price M.Ed., CEO of Hillcrest Children and Family Center, receives Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her work changing lives and strengthening communities. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing presented this award to Mrs. Price at the National Council Convention in Los Angeles, California.
Read the full article here:
NatCon23-Awards Overview-Price.pdf (thenationalcouncil.org)
Special Education Senior Found Confidence Working Through Struggles
May 5th, 2023
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Alec Finch, Special Education Senior, is ready to make an impact. Dealing with his own struggles has boosted his confidence in the classroom.
Read the full story below:
https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_05_2023/working-through-personal-struggles-helped-special-education-senior-find-confidence
Highly Prepared Rocket Educator
May 2nd, 2023
Isabella Garza, an honors student, is graduating with a double major in disability studies and special education. Isabella has a passion about accessibility and plans to continue her education through the Judith Herb College of Education’s Licensure and Master’s Program (LAMP) in special education.
Click below for details:
https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_02_2023/teaching-helped-fuel-seniors-passion-for-advocacy
JHCOE UTeach Job Fair March 29, 2023
March 22nd, 2023The Judith Herb College of Education, along with Career Services, will host the 2023 Annual UTeach Job Fair on March 29th.
Click on the link below for details.
Dr. Ruslan Slutsky Speaks Out About What Parents Should Know About Their Child’s Education
March 17th, 2023
Dr. Ruslan Slutzky, professor of early childhood education, talks about how taking an active role in a child’s life can motivate them to do better during their education.
For more on the topic click here.