Building connections builds success. At some point, many students consider dropping out, and their reasons for staying in school are revealing: they almost always include the name of a particular person– a teacher, staff member, another student — who gave them encouragement, guidance or the support they needed to keep going. Personal connections result in … Continue reading SPC Veteran, Elementary Education student making connections
The ELITE Educator students, a cohort in the College of Education (COE), were honored to host Dr. Michael Grego, Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools, at the Tarpon Springs Campus on Thursday, April 14. Dr. Grego spoke of his commitment to the ELITE students. Our Elite Educator Program – a partnership between St. Petersburg College and … Continue reading Dr. Michael Grego speaks to SPC education students
SPC College of Education Dean Kimberly Hartman had the esteemed honor of being one of five Florida educators chosen to participate in an international workshop Sept. 8-11, in Melbourne, Australia. Delegates from Florida and Colorado represented the United States at the Initial Teacher Education Community of Practice workshop funded by Learning First and the Bill … Continue reading Education Dean Kimberly Hartman chosen for international workshop for teacher preparation reform
Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher and want to teach? SPC’s state-approved Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is a sequential, three-semester program leading to Florida Professional Certification for people who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-education major. To learn more, attend our information session on: Wednesday, Oct. 14 2015, 5:30 p.m. to 7 … Continue reading Get your Florida teacher certification in 3 semesters
St. Petersburg College’s new Elite Educator program guarantees a paid internship and job placement when you complete the program. This new partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools is changing the way teachers learn to teach. Register now for Elite Educator info sessions Learn more about SPC’s Elite Educator program (Bachelor’s Degree in … Continue reading Get paid internship, guaranteed job with Elite Educator program
Our new Elite Educator Program – a partnership between St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools – is changing the way teachers learn to teach. Students receive a paid internship and job with Pinellas County Schools upon successful completion of this program. Register now for upcoming info sessions Learn more about St. Petersburg College’s Elite … Continue reading Elementary Education program includes paid internship, job placement
Kim Lopez, a fifth grade teacher at Melrose Elementary was recently named Pinellas County’s 2015 Outstanding Educator of the Year. Two St. Petersburg College alumni were named in the list of 10 finalists for the prestigious award. William Aligood, a 2008 SPC College of Education graduate, went on to get a Masters of Education in … Continue reading Two SPC alumni were Pinellas Teacher of the Year finalists
SPC’s College of Education (COE) has been awarded a three-year, $5 million grant from the Florida Department of Education to help prepare future elementary education teachers. By transforming how we prepare elementary teachers, SPC will impact future Pinellas County students and their families. Learn more about the grant by reading recent new stories on: SPC … Continue reading St. Petersburg College awarded $5 million grant for Elementary Education
By: Shannon Rapp, SPC Early Elementary Education student Published in the December 2014 edition of Great Shape! Inc. “Teaching has always been a dream of mine. It’s in my blood because both of my parents are teachers. I grew up volunteering in elementary classrooms and loving every minute of it. When it came time for … Continue reading SPC Education student featured in national e-newsletter
SPC College of Education students volunteered for a week in the public schools in Negril, Jamaica in November as part of an initiative to help improve literacy with Jamaican children. SPC students worked with children in the areas of art, computers, music and physical education. In the schools, College of Education preservice teachers taught small … Continue reading St. Petersburg College education students improve literacy in Jamaica