Category: College of Education

Educator Prep Institute designed for baccalaureate degree holders to become certified teachers

College of Education

St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is a three-semester program which leads to Florida’s Professional Educator’s Certificate. Anyone with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher is eligible for entry to the EPI Program, which leads to certification in many educational areas, including: Elementary Education Exceptional Student Education Art Music Business Math Science Social Studies English … Continue reading Educator Prep Institute designed for baccalaureate degree holders to become certified teachers →

College of Education Career Seminar Readies Interns for Employment

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College of Education

Excitement is in the air as St. Petersburg College Education interns approach graduation in December. Opportunities abound as our students seek employment in the field they love, and they will certainly make a difference. SPC students are sought by many school districts for teaching positions because they are some of the best, and their passion … Continue reading College of Education Career Seminar Readies Interns for Employment →

A Classroom Library for the Love of Reading

College of Education, Elementary Education, Featured

The following is an inspirational story told by one of our SPC College of Education students that speaks to her love of reading and the powerful influence she will have as an educator. Uncle George instantly became an inspiration to me and my future classroom. It started as a usual Saturday morning, a late snooze … Continue reading A Classroom Library for the Love of Reading →

“Pay Off” for College of Education Interns

College of Education

Final interns from the College of Education, attended the 2019 -2020 spring seminar hosted by the Office of School Partnerships at the Clearwater Campus this past session. Networking makes this is a favorite seminar among the final interns since they have an opportunity to meet representatives from the school districts who are responsible for hiring … Continue reading “Pay Off” for College of Education Interns →

Scholarships Make a Difference

College of Education

The Juvenile Welfare Board provides scholarships to students in the Early Childhood AS degree program and to B.S. Ed Studies Preschool degree students who work in a licensed professional Early Childhood setting in Pinellas County.  The upcoming scholarship due date is JUNE 21st. The Impact of a Scholarship Scholarships help to lessen the impact of rising … Continue reading Scholarships Make a Difference →

Remembering Dr. Bruce Brodney, Inspiring Educator

Dr. Bruce Brodney
College of Education

When Kie Kemper was earning her bachelor’s degree in education at SPC, she took a class on how to teach math to elementary school students. Her instructor, Dr. Bruce Brodney, kept referring to the “gazinta symbol”. Kemper said she and the entire class were stumped, and couldn’t answer when he asked if anyone knew what … Continue reading Remembering Dr. Bruce Brodney, Inspiring Educator →

Opportunities – Teaching or Leadership Career in Your Future?

College of Education

Considering different career options, looking for opportunities to add to what you have and trying to figure out if teaching is right for you?  Interested in non-teaching leadership positions?  Learn how to transfer your associate’s degree to our bachelor’s degree in Education or ask questions about a variety of Education programs. Have pizza, win some prizes … Continue reading Opportunities – Teaching or Leadership Career in Your Future? →