Future Educators Learn Lessons In Leadership

February 17, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Future educators and members of the St. Petersburg College of Education Student Florida Education Association recently had the opportunity to meet new people in the field of education and attend a leadership conference. Those who attended the conference went to breakout sessions on topics such as institutional racism, accomplished teaching, service leadership, interviews, classroom management and loan … Continue reading Future Educators Learn Lessons In Leadership →

Fill an urgent need for K-12 teachers

January 31, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Do want to make a difference and change the future? Then St. Petersburg College is challenging you – become teachers and role models for our most important resource, our children. There is an urgent need for K-12 teachers in education. Learn more at an information session this week – Thursday, Feb. 2, at SPC’s Clearwater Campus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn3r3KljBh8 … Continue reading Fill an urgent need for K-12 teachers →

Motivation, Resources in Education for Rebecca

January 26, 2017College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Motivation and Resources a Deciding Factor for Aspiring Educator: I knew that I wanted to go back to school, but I did not want a degree that didn’t lead to a career. I knew that I really wanted to work with children and thought about becoming a teacher. Becoming a teacher gives me a preferred schedule without … Continue reading Motivation, Resources in Education for Rebecca →

Making a difference key for Elementary Education grad

January 5, 2017College of Education, Elementary EducationMarilynn Cirri

SPC Elementary Education graduate Kristen Lintz, a kindergarten teacher at Pinellas Park Elementary School, was nominated for the 2016-2017 National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Lifechanger nominations are for the first rate K-12 public and private school teachers across the United States who are making a difference in students’ lives. Kristen graduated from SPC’s College of … Continue reading Making a difference key for Elementary Education grad →

St. Petersburg College (EPI) Educator Preparation Institute

January 4, 2017College of EducationMiriam Larrea

Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher and want to become a teacher? 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: Thursday, February 2, 2017 5:30 p.m. … Continue reading St. Petersburg College (EPI) Educator Preparation Institute →

Two SPC alumni named Educator of the Year finalists

December 8, 2016College of Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Students EducationMarilynn Cirri

Two St. Petersburg College alumni made the top 10 finalist list for the 2016-17 Pinellas County Outstanding Educator of the Year award. Chosen from 120 nominees, the winner will be announced at the annual Evening of Excellence on Jan. 31, 2017 at St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theatre.

Midtown Education Students Volunteer at Creative Clay

November 16, 2016College of Education, Exceptional Students EducationMarilynn Cirri

College of Education students from the St. Petersburg College Midtown Center recently volunteered at Creative Clay, an area art center for adults with disabilities.

SPC Veteran, Elementary Education student making connections

November 10, 2016College of Education, Elementary EducationMarilynn Cirri

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 →

Teacher Tips from SPC’s College of Education

November 4, 2016College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

Classroom basics for pre-service teachers Pre-service teachers are students who are under the supervised guidance of a cooperating teacher and gradually introduced into a teaching role. Her are some basic guidelines for you to follow to help you get the most out of your supervised training: Student teachers should act accordingly, as you are a guest … Continue reading Teacher Tips from SPC’s College of Education →

College of Education energized with new URL

October 25, 2016College of EducationMarilynn Cirri

The College of Education has updated their Infographic Assessment Data URL with our new URL www.spcollege.edu/energized4ed . The Info-graphic highlights SPC faculty, students and staff: Activities Events Personal achievements Noteworthy personal stories, pictures and videos, along with some data makes our site more user friendly and gives potential students a snapshot of who we are and what we have … Continue reading College of Education energized with new URL →