Attallah Award Fosters Student-Focused, Teacher-Led Public School Program ePrize Parent Engagement Project Enters Implementation Phase
It’s not uncommon to see small groups of parents or teachers popping in and out of classrooms during the day at Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) schools. Classroom guests visit each classroom for just a few minutes and then gather in small groups to discuss what they observed. Unlike many classroom observations, the focus
Lessons Learned from a University Community Partnership Let’s Chat Book Author Panel Discussion Explores the Importance of Dialogue
“More than any other time in history, it is important to be able to talk across the aisle, to be able to find common places to at least begin a dialogue.” — Dr. Suzanne SooHoo, Attallah College Professor and Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education Dozens of people gathered at Chapman University’s
The Road Beyond Your Undergraduate Degree Attallah Alumni Advice
What happens after you finish your bachelor’s degree? With so many paths available, it can be overwhelming. Two Attallah College IES (Integrated Educational Studies) alumni have agreed to share their stories: Emma Colapinto ’18, IES major (Schools Emphasis) with minors in Disability Studies and Language & Literacy, is currently enrolled in the Education and Human Development
Attallah Celebrates Scholars and Community Leaders at Annual Scholarship and Award Luncheon
A communal swell of pride and optimism for the future flooded the room last week as Attallah College of Educational Studies students, parents, faculty, and community members gathered for its Scholarship and Award Luncheon. In her welcome speech, Attallah’s Dean Margaret Grogan said, “We come together today to honor the scholarship of Attallah College students
Getting Down to Facts in California Education Attallah Administrator Contributes to Large-Scale, State-Wide Research Study
Dr. Michelle Hall, Attallah College of Educational Studies’ Director of Program Assessment and Improvement, was one of the contributors to a major update to a key research project, Getting Down to Facts II (GDTF II), that examines the many facets of California’s public education system. The report provides a broad snapshot of the current state
IES/LEAD Student Follows His Passion
Matthew Deemer is in his first season as the Director of Soccer Operations at San Diego State University (SDSU). Deemer also serves as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy San Diego Youth Soccer Club. He spent last year at Chapman University, where he was an IES major and LEAD minor as well as a
Alumna Spotlight: Dayna Sipila’s Teach for America Experience To Lead with Love above All
Being a dedicated educator is no easy task. But for Attallah IES alumna Dayna Sipila ’17, serving as a Teach for America corps member has provided her with an opportunity to deepen her passion for teaching and leadership. Dayna currently teaches 6th grade STEM and social studies at the Richmond College Preparatory charter school in
Uncovering the Inner Writer Emmery Llewellyn's Internship in Dublin
Over the summer, Emmery Llewellyn ’19, a fourth-year IES (Integrated Educational Studies) and English double major, had the exciting opportunity to serve as an intern abroad in Dublin for a nonprofit called Fighting Words. Emmery talks here about how she got involved with the organization, her insights on how the experience aligned with her passion
New Attallah Faculty Bring Practical Experience, STEM Backgrounds, and Student-Centered Focus
The Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to welcome four new faculty this fall: Dr. Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor of Education; Dr. Tara Barnhart, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education in Science; Dr. Sarah Golden, Assistant Professor of School Counseling; and Dr. Angel Miles Nash, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. Following a nation-wide search, each
Chapman Launches Partnership with Shanghai Normal University Ph.D. in Education Students from Shanghai Began Courses This Week
Thirteen students from Shanghai Normal University (SNU) joined the incoming Chapman University 2018 Ph.D. in Education cohort this week, beginning courses on Chapman’s Orange campus. The students, enrolled in the Attallah College of Educational Studies Ph.D. in Education program, are part of a Chapman-SNU three-year pilot program, the first of its kind at Chapman. The