SPC professor Raze appointed to Project Learning Tree education committee

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College of Education

SPC’s College of Education proudly announces Dr. Robert Raze’s appointment to the Education Operating Committee for Project Learning Tree. His three year term will begin in January 2016. “The Education Operating Committee is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and strategy development in connection with American Forest Foundation education programs, including Project Learning Tree, GreenWorks!, and … Continue reading SPC professor Raze appointed to Project Learning Tree education committee →

Education Dean Kimberly Hartman chosen for international workshop for teacher preparation reform

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Elementary Education

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 →

Education grad is making a difference in the classroom

College of Education

Carla Jimenez, St. Petersburg College graduate, desired to make a difference in the classroom. After graduating from the College of Education, Jimenez knew she was prepared to help students excel just like she did at SPC. The small classrooms and one-on-one attention from the professors, pushed her to achieve her goals of being a teacher. Watch her success story. Education … Continue reading Education grad is making a difference in the classroom →

Get your Florida teacher certification in 3 semesters

Elementary Education

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 →

Elite Educator program includes paid internship, job placement

College of Education

St. Petersburg College is partnering with Pinellas County Schools to cultivate the best environment for teachers with the Elite Educators Program. Watch this video featuring Dr. Michael Grego, Pinellas County Superintendent of Schools. Elite Educator program overview The vision for the Elite Educator program is for Pinellas County to have the best teachers in the … Continue reading Elite Educator program includes paid internship, job placement →

SPC education student finds entrepreneurial success

College of Education

Tricia Bright, a St. Petersburg College Elementary Education graduate, is the successful founder of Little Techs and Junior Techs LLC. Little Techs, a fun educational technology-based program, was founded in 2011 with the teaching philosophy  of “I do. We do. You do.” Watch Tricia Bright success story. After observing her 3-year-old daughter having fun while … Continue reading SPC education student finds entrepreneurial success →

SPC graduate starts new teaching career at age 39

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Exceptional Students Education

When the school bell rings for the first day of classes at Tinker K-8 School in Tampa, it will be the start of a new teaching career for special education teacher Kelly Connolly. A recent graduate of SPC’s College of Education, she credits her successful career transition to St. Petersburg College. St. Petersburg College’s state-approved … Continue reading SPC graduate starts new teaching career at age 39 →

Early childhood scholarships available for local workers

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Early Childhood

Pictured above from left: Dr. Marcie Biddleman, Executive Director, Juvenile Welfare Board; Dr. Bill Law, SPC President; Maria Edmonds, Chair, Juvenile Welfare Board; Robert J. Fine, Jr., Chairman, SPC Board of Trustees. Officials with SPC’s College of Education and the SPC Foundation worked with the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) to develop a partnership  in which … Continue reading Early childhood scholarships available for local workers →

Get paid internship, guaranteed job with Elite Educator program

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Education Info Sessions, Elementary Education

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 →