Alternative Route to Teaching – Educator Prep Institute

February 1, 2018College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Educator Prep Institutes are designed for baccalaureate degree holders to become certified teachers. If you have a non-education Bachelor’s degree or are a career changer considering an alternative route — become a quality educator! The College of Education at SPC has the perfect state-approved program for you. St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is … Continue reading Alternative Route to Teaching – Educator Prep Institute →

Career Options: Education Open House set for Feb. 7

January 26, 2018College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Considering different career options and trying to figure out if teaching is right for you? Interested in non-teaching leadership positions? SPC is hosting an Education Open House event on Feb. 7 at the Clearwater Campus, Room ES-104.

Inspiring Teachers Have IT

January 26, 2018College of Education, FeaturedMarilynn Cirri

The best teachers have IT (Inspirational Teacher): The inspirational factor it takes to be a successful teacher by being fully invested and making learning fun.

Sea World STEM Training for COE students

January 11, 2018College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Student Florida Education Association College of Education students at SPC recently participated in STEM training at Sea World where they learned about sea turtle rescue efforts.

Diversity Experience – Walk in My Shoes

January 2, 2018College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Students at SPC’s Seminole Campus took a walk in someone else’s shoes – part of a class diversity experience designed to give them a better understanding of others’ struggles.

Kid Connections – Exceptional Ed Grad Interview

November 30, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

By Dr. Cher Gauweiler Nancy Davenport enjoys the kid connections she has made at Calusa Elementary in Pasco County. I had the privilege of interviewing a former student who graduated from the College of Education in May 2013 with an Exceptional Student Education degree. Now, in her fifth year of … Continue reading Kid Connections – Exceptional Ed Grad Interview →

International Education Week: Offering New Perspectives

November 15, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

This week is an opportunity to gain a new perspective on the world celebrating International Education Week. For the past two weeks, Dr. Melissa McAllister has worked at a primary school in Boscobel, Jamaica. She worked with fourth, fifth, and sixth graders on writing and reading in an effort to improve the students’ overall literacy. … Continue reading International Education Week: Offering New Perspectives →

Community = Strength – COE Instructor Involved

November 8, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Being part of a community equates to strength in times of crisis. The Status Puerto Rico website claims 14% of the island has electricity and 53% cell service. College of Education instructor, Dr. Emily Hoeh, witnessed the devastation in Puerto Rico on a recent mission. … Continue reading Community = Strength – COE Instructor Involved →

Career Seminar – OSP sponsors Future Teachers

November 1, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

The Office of School Partnerships (OSP) hosted a career seminar for all future teaching interns in October at the Clearwater campus. This collaborative event could not have occurred without the partnership of the school districts who host our interns. The partnerships included Hernando, Pinellas and Hillsborough County School Districts. Hernando County Principal, Mary Ledoux, from … Continue reading Career Seminar – OSP sponsors Future Teachers →

STEM areas and more! Clearwater Campus Open House

October 20, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) STEM areas for teaching at St. Petersburg College invites you to an Open House on Monday, October 23rd at Clearwater Campus in the ES Building, Room 104 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Those interested can learn about careers and other College of Education opportunities like trips to NASA, … Continue reading STEM areas and more! Clearwater Campus Open House →