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
Dr. Anaida Colón-Muñiz selected for 2012 Service Award from NAME
Associate Professor Anaida Colón-Muñiz, Ed.D has been selected for the 2012 Carter Goodwin Woodson Service Award through the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). On Friday, November 30, 2012 at the association’s President’s Banquet, Dr. Colón-Muñiz in Philadelphia, PA, will be recognized for her lifelong contributions to the field of multicultural education by
CES School Psychology Program – International Accreditation Candidate
Offering degrees as an educational specialist in school psychology and a pupil personnel service credential in school psychology and being approved for national accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) just wasn’t enough for the ambitious faculty of the School Psychology program within the CES. Last year, they added a new emphasis in Professional Clinical
A Letter of Appreciation for Ruebén Martinez
This week we wanted to share a letter from two of our Doctoral students, Susan Grasse and Cheri Whitehead, to our Dean, Don Cardinal, regarding a recent event at the Santa Ana High School where they teach. They took a moment to share their admiration for the community leader, Ruebén Martinez, the CES Presidential Fellow
Bookseller, Barber and 'Genius' Rueben Martinez Finds New Partner
Bookseller, barber and ‘genius’ Rueben Martinez finds new partner Los Angeles Times; October 29, 2012 By Hector Tobar Rueben Martinez was a steelworker first, and then a barber, before he became the book maven he is today. Raised in Arizona, and later employed at the long-gone Bethlehem Steel plant in Maywood, he later opened up a
Chapman partners with barber-librarian
Chapman partners with barber-librarian By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher Orange County Register; Published October 27, 2012 Santa Ana barber-turned-community activist Ruebén Martínez has partnered with Chapman University to open Librería Martínez de Chapman University at Broadway and Third Street. The bookstore was previously named the Librería Martínez and Art Center, which
People Don't Like Smart
What is wrong with our society!? In a nation that talks the talk of high achievement and education for all students, why is there so much pressure placed on “normal?” Think about any young student starting school. How quickly do they learn to feel shame for non-English ways? How readily to they perceive that “pink