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Students of all abilities are capable of achieving their goals. This sentiment set forth by Howard County Public Schools Adapted Physical Education Specialist and Salisbury University graduate Melissa Orgera ’13 is the driving force behind her exceptional work with students with disabilities. For her efforts, the former outstanding physical education teacher education student and varsity…Continue Reading SU Graduate Named Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Secondary and physical education students Logan Harris, Paul Garcia, Alyssa Binns, Isabella Cabrera, Alice Crowder, Emalee Sellers, Delaney Sierra Salgado and Vicky Vazquez attended the Aspiring Educators Conference at the University of Maryland College Park. The EDTERPS and the Maryland Council for Exceptional Children hosted the conference. Thank you to Drs. Andrea Suk and Erin…Continue Reading Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Aspiring Teachers Conference

Dr. Ron Siers, professor in the Secondary and Physical Education Department and associate head coach for SU’s baseball team for more than 20 years, knows a thing or two about leadership. Since 2002 (alongside longtime colleague Ruth Malone), he has mentored hundreds of aspiring leaders through the Academy for Leadership in Education at SU. His…Continue Reading Dr. Ron Siers Highlighted in Podcast

After 26 years of dedicated service, Dr. Diana Wagner retires from Salisbury University in January 2025, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as an educator, scholar and leader. Dr. Wagner joined SU in 1999 as advising coordinator for the Seidel School of Education and became a faculty member in 2006 after completing her doctorate in educational…Continue Reading Dr. Diana Wagner Retires

On November 5, Dr. Jon Andes, professor of practice in the Department of Leadership and Literacy Studies, was re-elected to a four-year term on the Worcester County Board of Education, representing District 3. With a distinguished 50-year career in public education, Dr. Andes has served as a high school teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, assistant…Continue Reading Dr. Jon Andes Re-Elected to Board of Education

On November 21, the Salisbury University Homeschool Physical Education (PE) Program wrapped up another successful semester with a Winter Wonderland-themed field day. Led by its program director, Dr. James Barry, this program provides homeschool students (ages 4-17) the chance to participate in fun and engaging PE classes and team sports that they otherwise don’t have…Continue Reading Homeschool Physical Education Wraps Up Another Great Semester

The Maggs Physical Activites Center has been the scene of many sporting events over the years. Now, Salisbury University can add adaptive sports to that list. The adaptive sports program at SU was created by Dr. Dean Ravizza, a professor in the Department of Secondary and Physical Education, to increase student education and awareness around…Continue Reading Including Adaptive Sports at Salisbury University