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In the News: Debbie Monson on How Small Gestures From Teachers Leave Big Impressions on Students
In the NewsDebbie Monson, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about a unique project to knit custom hats designed by her daughter’s middle school special education students, which left a lasting impression. From the story: Samantha Monson’s students didn’t know they’d be kicking off 2024 with their…
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St. Thomas Faculty Co-Authors Broaden Understanding for Inclusion and Belonging
Professional NotesSix faculty from the University of St. Thomas co-authored a book chapter titled “We're All in: Fostering Inclusion and Belonging Through Culturally Sustaining and Anti-racist Pedagogy." The faculty include Dougherty Family College Associate Dean of Academics Sarah McCann and Dr. Martha Alonzo-Johnsen, Anna Kurhajec and Amir Z. Mohamed also from the Dougherty Family College. They… -
Building Connection With Communities One Course at a Time
St. Thomas 2025 - Prepare Educators to Dismantle DisparitiesOn a brisk Wednesday afternoon last December, five University of St. Thomas students gathered at the Catholic Charities Family Service Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, to offer meals to families experiencing homelessness. This experience came about because the students enrolled in a Common Good Community-Engaged course called Diversity and Cultural Competence taught by Dr. Chelda Smith,… -
School of Education Supports ‘Super Readers’ in St. Paul
Health & EducationThe School of Education at the University of St. Thomas played a key role in the recent East Side Learning Center (ESLC) event focused on the science of reading. The Creating Super Readers! event drew current and retired teachers, education students, and community members serving as ESLC tutors. School of Education interim Dean Dr. Amy… -
School of Education and District Partners Host Site Visit for National Center for Teacher Residencies
Health & EducationThe National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) recently gathered educators and nonprofit leaders from across the country for a site visit at the University of St. Thomas School of Education. The School of Education is a network partner of NCTR, which is committed to developing, launching, supporting, and accelerating the impact of teacher residency programs.… -
In the News: KSTP Highlights First Day of Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education and resident professor at the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the partnership between St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools. From the story: During this new partnership, St. Thomas staff will also conduct research, including how to… -
In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year
In the NewsChelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear… -
In the News: Training New Elementary, Special Education Teachers
In the NewsShelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently was interviewed by KSTP-TV about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the story: The University of St. Thomas plans to recruit and train hundreds of new elementary and special… -
New Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Named in the School of Education
Health & EducationMolly McGraw Healy, former director of charter authorizing, has been promoted to senior director of strategic partnerships, a newly created position in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas. In this new position, Molly will serve as the primary liaison between the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, Saint Paul Public Schools and… -
A $6.8M SEED Grant Funds St. Thomas Education Students
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeThe School of Education has received a $6.8 million federal SEED grant to recruit and train over 300 special education and elementary teachers in Minnesota. St. Thomas is a leader in "grow your own" pathways to teaching, as evident by receiving several federal and foundation grants to reduce barriers to teaching and to support teacher…