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BridgeV i r g i n i a C o m m o n w e a l t h U n i v e r s i t y
THE MAGAZINE OF THE VCU SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SPRING 2012
In this issue: The Pressured Child | Emerging Technologies Institute | Trail Blazers Coach Kaleb Canales (M.Ed. ‘05)
Center for Professional Growth Expanding Cont inuing Educat ion & Professional Development
From the Dean the Bridge
EDITOR
ART DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTRIBUTORS
OFFICE OF THE DEAN
ALUMNI COUNCIL
ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL
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Christine S. Walther-Thomas, Ph.DDean, VCU School of Education
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On the cover:
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SPRING 2012
Center for Sport Leadership graduate Kaleb Canales is the new interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Research
Many parents are placing unrealistic demands
Michael Thompson
Author and psychologist Dr. Michael Thompson was the keynote speaker for the Educational Leadership Doctoral Student Association’s annual colloquium.
Scan to watch Dr. Thompson’s lecture on our YouTube channel or visit http://youtu.be/IS-1kBFRpmQ
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A British researcher who studies how dyslexic
Julie Logan
Paul J. Gerber,
Scan to watch famous entrepreneurs explain how being dyslexic affected their careers, or visit http://www.staff.city.ac.uk/~sbbd220/Vodcast_2010/BDA_question_5.html
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As Virginia L. McLaughlin, Ph.D., prepared her
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Dr. Virginia L. McLaughlin, dean of The College of William & Mary School of Education, discusses the education superhighway in her keynote speech at the John S. Oehler Lecture for Educational Leadership.
VCU School of Education Interim Dean Michael D. Davis, left, looks on as former dean John S. Oehler, right, accepts from VCU President Michael Rao a basketball signed by VCU’s NCAA Final Four team.
Scan to watch the lecture on our YouTube channel or visit http://youtu.be/WujWUHNLFzs
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In this era of declining political and financial
Michelle D. Young
Stewart D. Roberson
Dr. Michelle D. Young
Scan to watch Dr. Young’s lecture on our YouTube channel or visit http://youtu.be/Tl7VoIjPpVI
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Jonathan Becker
R. Martin ReardonJames H. McMillan Hilary Hughes-Decatur Michelle M. Schmitt John Kregel Brent Arnold Katherine C. Mansfield
Julia V. Taylor, M.Ed., began her presentation with
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John R. Cook
Scan to see Julia Taylor’s presentation or visit www.juliavtaylor.com/prezis.html
Example of sexualized advertisements, which Taylor said boys and girls are bombarded with daily, that promote “wildly unobtainable” body types.
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Research
Hilary Hughes-Decatur,
The National Institute on Disability and
Colleen A. Thoma
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The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
R. Martin Reardon
Katherine C. Mansfield
Valerie J. Robnolt
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David and Michelle Baldacci’s Wish You Well
Mark E. EmblidgeJeannie P.
Baliles
Research
From left, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center Manager Barbara E. Gibson, Dr. Mark E. Emblidge and Literacy Institute at VCU Board Vice Chair Jeannie P. Baliles.
David Baldacci accepts the 2012 Virginia Literacy Leadership Council Award at the organization’s annual conference.
Scan to watch the award ceremony on our YouTube channel or visit http://youtu.be/3RLbgqpzNEw
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Faculty and students from VCU’s School of
James H. McMillan
Pamela G. Taylor
Jennifer Foley
T H E O X F O R D H A N D B O O K O F
E X E R C I S E P S Y C H O L O G Y
Edmund O. Acevedo
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Faculty News
VCU School of Education Human Resources Susan B. Goins,
Edwin E. Blanks
Donna L. Gilles, Ed.D.,
Department of Special Education and Disability John Kregel
Dr. John Kregel testified before a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, which was broadcast live on the Internet.
Scan to read a transcript of Dr. Kregel’s testimony or visit http://democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/hearings/Testimony.aspx?TID=2172
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Fred Orelove’s Michael
D. Davis
Leila Christenbury, Ed.D., has accepted the position
Michael D. Davis
Former Hanover County Public Schools Stewart D. Roberson
Michael D. Davis
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Faculty News
Department of Health and Human Performance Robert G. Davis
Edmund O. Acevedo
VCU School of Education Carroll A.
Londoner
Dr. Robert G. Davis, center, with VCU President Michael Rao, left, and School of Education Interim Dean Michael D. Davis. Dr. Davis received the University Distinguished Service Award at the 29th annual Opening Faculty Address and Convocation.
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Jack M. Brandt, disability policy specialist for the
Edmund O. Acevedo,
Beverly J. Warren,
R. Lee Franco
Jack M. Brandt is sworn in by Administration on Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Sharon Lewis. Photo courtesy of Administration for Children and Families.
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After more than 20 years of helping meet the
professional development needs of Central
In the fall of 2011, a new business plan aligned with VCU’s “Quest Michael C.
HuffmanEdwin E. Blanks
Lynn H. Myers
Growing the Center for
Professional Growth
New Name, Larger Reach for Off-Campus Programs Unit
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Continued
Becky R. AycockNancy A. Lowe
Elizabeth Fillman.
Brenda F. Cowlbeck
Dr. Norman J. Geller, an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy, teaches an off-campus program at Hermitage High School in Henrico County.
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Lynn H. Myers
David Myers
Edward A. Howard
Center for Professional Growth Advisory Board
Thomas Beatty
Peter A. Blake
Mark J. Buss
Michael D. Davis
Rich Feyerabend
Edward A. Howard
Michael C. Huffman
Alan R. Hutson Jr.
Joyce D. Keilen
David Myers
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Using Technology to Improve 21st Century Learningby Jim Babb
Chalk boards and traditional lecture settings just
W. Monty Jones
Students using iPads to practice fluent reading. Ric
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Above: Students working in a computer lab. Students working on a SMART board.
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Jonathan Becker
Joan A. Rhodes
Tom Woodward
VCU Emerging Technologies Institute Director W. Monty Jones
Institute instructor Jonathan Becker
Institute instructor Joan A. Rhodes
www.soe.vcu.edu/emergingtechnologies.
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Student News
More than 300 diplomas were conferred
Jacob O. FranceLindsay M. Bradley
Far right: Dr. Yaoying Xu offered reflections and advice to the Class of 2011. Below: Faculty members are recognized at the ceremony. Right: The Monument City Winds played Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar
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Yaoying Xu
Dr. Rodney L. BerryDr. Jeffrey A. DuncanDr. James M. Ellis Jr.Dr. Rebecca FocoDr. Yan GaoDr. Roberta Gentry
Dr. Eric L. JonesDr. Laura KutiDr. Gwendolyn D. PerkinsDr. Karren D. Streagle
Dr. Diana M. YesbeckDr. Yun Zhu
A VCU School of Education partnership with
Beverly J. Warren
Above: Newly certified teachers proudly wear their NBCT pins at the ceremony.
VCU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Beverly J. Warren was the keynote speaker at the National Board Certification Pinning Ceremony.
Scan to see a list of the latest Richmond-area National Board Certified Teachers or visit http://www.ctl.vcu.edu/images/documents/2011_NBCTs.docx
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Student News
Jo Lynne S. DeMary
LaTonya E. Waller
Laura D. Lay
Valerie J. Robnolt
The VCU School of Education selected 10
Fajir Amin Cliff Berry Erin Campbell
Rachel DorseyRachel Hoagland Aaron
Kunk Norm Marshall Kathryn Milton
Amanda Taillie Ryan Webb
Top: Mentor group led by Milken Educator Award recipient and School of Education alumna Laura D. Lay, left.
Above: Teachers of Promise Foundation President and Founder Wade Whitehead addressed participants in the planetarium of the Science Museum of Virginia.
From left, Associate Professor Valerie J. Robnolt, students Ryan Webb, Norm Marshall, Amanda Taillie, Erin Campbell, Kathryn Milton, Aaron Kunk, Rachel Hoagland, Rachel Dorsey, Cliff Berry and Fajir Amin, and Dr. Diane J. Simon, associate professor and associate dean for Student Affairs.
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The definition of “special education” in the
Edwin O. Achola
Colleen A. ThomaKevin S. Sutherland
Evelyn Reed
Doctoral student Edwin Achola, a former English teacher in Kenya, meets with Dr. Evelyn Reed, associate professor and chair of the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy.
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Alumni News
by Carrie LeCrom, Ph.DDirector, Center for Sport Leadership
It is nice when someone you know gets a good
Kaleb Canales
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by Rachel Dozier
In the 1970s Jay F. Fitzgerald (B.S. ’75) had just
Jack H. Schiltz
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Alumni News
Six VCU School of Education alumni were
Christopher E. Calfee C. Randy Early Mary F. Williams
Stephen G. CunninghamRhonda S. Epling Sharon E. Pope
Friends and family members of the late Thomas
Second from left, Amy G. Wright (M.P.A. 2000), Barry Pierce and Charlotte A. Wright (M.S. 1995) present a $3,000 check to School of Education Interim Dean Michael D. Davis and Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement Donna S. Sharits (B.G.S. ’96).
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S. Dallas Dance
Andrew E. Dykstra
Louise H. Einolf
Doug S. Franzen,
John Hunter
Tara E. Lacy
Tracy H. Aitken
Matthew X. Caratachea
Jordan L. Garroway
Nancy L. NiedermayerRobert D.
Rice
Caroline Wheeler
Left, Tracy Aitken accepts her award from VAASL President Mary Keeling.
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Community News
Richmond Public Schools (RPS), VCU and the Donna Knight
Barry Koval
Left, Binford Middle School Principal Peter R. Glessman (Undergraduate Certificate ’01) with Altria Client Services Vice President for Human Resources Mark DeBord.
Albert Hill Middle School Principal Donna Knight and Hunton and Williams Executive Director Barry Koval meet monthly to discuss leadership strategies.
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Sheron Carter-Gunter
Brian Johnson
Dr. Bob Kelley
Kate Cassada
The Exercise Science Club in the Department of
R. Lee Franco
From Left, Richmond school principals Eric Jones, Denise Lewis, Rickie Hopkins, Valerie F. Harris (Ph.D. ’08) and Sheron Carter-Gunter meet as a group to analyze current best practices in leadership.
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Philanthropy
Magnus H. JohnssonExecutive DirectorExternal Relations and Development
Signe Langschultz
VCU School of Education faculty have the
Magnus H. Johnsson
Honoring the distinguished teaching career of Miriam S. Blake
William E. Blake
Phone
Webwww.support.vcu.edu/give/education
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The following individuals have made a provision for the School of Education through their estate plans or another deferred gift arrangement
William and Miriam BlakeLeila ChristenburyJohn CookMichael and Connie DavisCarolyn Eggleston Thomas GehringMagnus H. JohnssonSigne LangschultzMarilyn LeahyDonna Stewart SharitsOne donor wishes to remain anonymous.
“To be really good teacher, you just a need a piece
Signe Langshultz
Signe Langschultz walks her two dogs, Mr. Fred and Pup, near her home.
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