Third Annual Orange High Leadership Conference at Chapman
Saturday, February 23rd was a beautiful day at Chapman to be a Panther! Orange High School joined with the College of Educational Studies LEAD program for an enlightening and successful “Going Bananas for Leadership” Conference. 75 student leaders recommended by the OHS faculty enthusiastically arrived in their best jungle themed attire for a day planned
Pride for My Mentor, My Friend
What is pride? As a teacher, I have been proud of my students. This has occurred in many instances. Whether they faced their fear of public speaking, achieved a long-sought goal, or graduated from high school or college- a feeling overcomes me. I was proud when my son was admitted to college. I was proud
Dr. Suzanne SooHoo’s Fifth Visit to New Zealand
The College of Educational Studies is proud to share the amazing work of our faculty. Many wonderful things are taking place, and we are pleased to highlight the recent work of Dr. Suzanne SooHoo. Clearly, Dr. SooHoo illustrates why the College of Educational Studies is “Changing Education – Changing the World!” Between the fall and
My Identity as a Teacher after the Sandy Hook Tragedy
When I made the decision to become a teacher, I envisioned the potential impact I would have on the lives of my students. I hoped to make a difference in their lives. The image of a classroom engaged in interesting projects that lead to discovery excited me. I could picture the students investigating and exploring,
Op Ed Article in OC Register from CES Dean, Don Cardinal
Our very own Dean, Dr. Don Cardinal, had an Op Ed piece published in the OC Register this week titled, “Don Cardinal: Stopping the next school shooting” on February 1. In the article Dr. Cardinal talks about his reaction as an educator to the Newtown, Connecticut shooting as well as what he sees as a
Official Accreditation from the International School Psychology Association
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all back with such great news. Chapman University’s, College of Educational Studies, has won accreditation by the International School Psychology Association (ISPA) for our Ed.S./masters-level and Ph.D. programs in School Psychology. We become one of the very few to receive this honor worldwide. This accreditation is evidence
In Memory of Monte Smith – Founding Father of Athletic Training at Chapman
In 1978, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer as an athletic trainer for the United States Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. My three week visit included rooming with another certified athletic trainer. He happened to be Monte Smith from then, Chapman College. I recall vividly seeing him drive up in his
How should I treat religious holidays in the classroom?
The month of December is always a festive time of year. Walk into any store and it is a holiday assault on the senses. Music, displays, food, and countless messages make it very clear. We live in a nation that is predominantly Christian. This fact has made it challenging to maintain the ideals put forth
Enriching Global Education from Classrooms to University
Chapman is a place that brings people together. On December 2nd I had the honor of attending an informal dinner that encouraged cross-cultural collaboration with a group of teachers from Ensenada, Mexico. While the event was meant to provide us with the opportunity to dialogue about potential educational projects and research with this group of
Advice for a Student Teacher
A recent article in Education Week (Sawchuck, 2012) brings forth the issue of master teachers and their ability (or inability) to mentor student teachers. It tells of Summer Brewer’s first student-teaching experience, where the “master” teacher practiced the habit of worksheet marathons and desk sitting. According to Summer, the mentor spent most of her time
Pilgrims and Indians- a Thanksgiving Love Story
Thanksgiving. While I have many fond memories of my family traditions, I have also come to recognize the complexity of this holiday. Do we choose to celebrate after light has been shed on the more accurate events associated with the historic feast story? If we do, how do we reconcile the conflicting portrayal? Many of
CES Faculty Recognized as Fulbright Specialists
The CES is happy to announce that two of our faculty have been selected as Fulbright Specialists for the upcoming year. These prestigious awards will allow them to continue their work in the fields of disability studies and school psychology. Susan Gabel, Ph.D., Professor and the new Director of the Ph.D. in Education and internationally