Dr. Jon Andes Re-Elected to Board of Education

Dr. Jon Andes

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…

Homeschool Physical Education Wraps Up Another Great Semester

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…

Including Adaptive Sports at Salisbury University

Adaptive sports basketball

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…

Seidel Student Support Coordinator Spotlight

Hello! My name is Anna Hamel, and I am the new student support coordinator for the Seidel School of Education. I am currently a sophomore majoring in English – secondary education. During the spring 2025 semester, I will be available in the Dean’s Office suite (Conway Hall 354) on Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. and…

Maryland Teaching Fellows

Teaching Fellows

The Seidel School of Education is happy to announce 115 SU teacher candidates are recipients of the Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship. Together, these students were awarded over $2.8 million in tuition assistance and support for living costs for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Seidel Dean’s Office hosted a pizza lunch and ice cream social…

Deans for Impact

Pictured (standing from left) Dr. Brian Phillips, Ryan Cowder, Dean Laurie Henry, Dr. Heather Matthews, Patricia King, Ashley Miller, Dr. Gurupriya Ramanathan, Angie Rankin, Mark Getches, (seated from left) Dr. Brian Flores, Adina Lopatin, Lindsay Dyda and Niya Brown. Not pictured is Sara Elburn.

Pictured (standing from left) Dr. Brian Phillips, Ryan Cowder, Dean Laurie Henry, Dr. Heather Matthews, Patricia King, Ashley Miller, Dr. Gurupriya Ramanathan, Angie Rankin, Mark Getches, (seated from left) Dr. Brian Flores, Adina Lopatin, Lindsay Dyda and Niya Brown. Not pictured is Sara Elburn. Earlier this year, the Seidel School of Education teamed up with…

E. Pauline Riall Lecture Series with Dr. Diane Ravitch

Dr. Diane Ravitch

The Seidel School of Education sponsored the E. Pauline Riall Lecture on October 8, 2024. The keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Ravitch, is known as the champion for public schools across the country. Drawing on over 40 years of research and experience, Ravitch is the nation’s leading advocate for public education. Her years of experience working…