The Seidel School of Education considers every education major a teacher candidate as soon as they step onto SU’s campus. By offering school-embedded courses on-site with our partner schools during their very first year, instructors can easily blend learning about teaching with clinical rounds that provide firsthand experiences seeing teachers in action in pK12 classrooms….Continue Reading School-Embedded Courses Blend Learning with Clinical Rounds
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Rho Eta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
The Rho Eta chapter of Kappa Delta Pi at Salisbury University endeavors to celebrate our pre-service teachers and proud alumni who are dedicated to serving our local school communities during the E. Pauline Riall Award Series. We recognize that while some of our graduates leave the Eastern Shore to pursue futures elsewhere, the graduates who…Continue Reading Rho Eta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Wicomico County Public School New Teacher Induction Program
Congratulations to these SU graduates and first-year teachers who are shining in the Wicomico County Public School New Teacher Induction Program’s spotlight on new outstanding teachers! The October 2024 Teacher Spotlight honorees were alums Kayli Shaw of Fruitland Primary and River Myer of Wicomico High. Kayli ShawGrade 1Fruitland Primary School Ms. Shaw has done an…Continue Reading Wicomico County Public School New Teacher Induction Program
SU Graduate Named Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
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
2024-2025 Maryland Teachers of the Year
Several Seidel School of Education alums were honored as Teachers of the Year at a Gala held at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Baltimore on October 4. Each of Maryland’s 24 counties were in attendance to celebrate the honor bestowed upon them as Maryland Teachers of the Year. Baltimore County: Stephanie Gerhold, Woodlawn Middle School, ESOL…Continue Reading 2024-2025 Maryland Teachers of the Year
Graduate Student Spotlight: New Ed.D. Graduates
The Department of Leadership and Literacy Studies is excited to announce the newest graduates from the Doctor of Education in Literacy Studies program. These five doctoral students successfully defended their dissertations during the fall 2024 semester. The department is proud to celebrate their many accomplishments. We look forward to seeing the impact of their work…Continue Reading Graduate Student Spotlight: New Ed.D. Graduates
Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Aspiring Teachers Conference
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 Highlighted in Podcast
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
Dr. Diana Wagner Retires
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
Dr. Jon Andes Re-Elected to Board of Education
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