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The Honorable Betty Castor to Receive Inaugural Champion of Education Award
This new award recognizes extraordinary individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and lifelong commitment have made enduring contributions to the field of education. Betty Castor embodies the very spirit of this honor, with a career that has spanned public service, higher education, and national educational policy.
April 28, 2025
A Circus Star’s Story: USF Contributes to Series that Turns Oral Histories into Lessons
As a child in Soviet-era Romania, Trien lived in the shadow of fear. Her father had been imprisoned in the gulags, forced labor camps during Stalin’s “reign of terror” that were notorious for their brutality. Her family lost their home and any sense of stability, left to navigate a world where hope was fleeting.
April 28, 2025
From Teacher to District Leader to Retiree -- and Now, Back to the Classroom
Mary Anne Rafferty has taught nearly every grade from kindergarten through high school and in schools across America and overseas. She’s been a classroom teacher, a district literacy coach, and, for a short while, a retiree.
April 24, 2025
Announcing recipients of the 2025 USF College of Education Distinguished Alumni Awards
Presented annually, these awards honor the exceptional achievements of College of Education graduates. Recipients are chosen from nominations submitted by the USF community.
April 22, 2025Alumni and Friends
$1M gift solidifies David C. Anchin Center as a hub for cutting-edge professional learning
With this gift, the center is expanding its programming related to the integration of technological advancements like AI and data science into teaching and learning.
April 18, 2025
Rediscovering the Why: How An Educator Reconnected with Purpose in USF’s Reading Education Program
Genesis Zabrzenski has worked with students for more than 20 years, but it was one seventh-grade boy — and USF’s Master of Arts in Reading Education — that helped them reconnect with the reason they became a teacher.
April 15, 2025
Deirdre Cobb-Roberts Wins 2025 AERA Award
Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, department chair and professor, was selected as a 2025 AERA Award Winner for her tremendous contributions to education research.
April 11, 2025
USF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers
With support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.
April 9, 2025
Student Spotlight: Cassie D'Addeo
A doctoral student in the counselor education program at the University of South Florida, D'Addeo is earning accolades for her exceptional contributions to school counseling.
April 3, 2025Student Life
How a Teacher of the Year Took Her Teaching to the Next Level
Maggie Robertson Stemme was born to teach. And she’s good at it. As a kindergarten teacher who brings passion, purpose and play to her classroom, she was named Teacher of the Year at her school in 2021. She loved being in the classroom and was thriving in her role, even earning a promotion as she neared her tenth year in the school system. So why take on the extra challenge of a master’s degree?
April 3, 2025
USF physical education program to host 2025 AIESEP International Conference
The conference will feature presentations from leaders in physical education around the globe, bringing industry-leading knowledge and practice to campus.
March 19, 2025College of Education News, Community Engagement
Education in Action Luncheon sees record attendance with a focus on mental health and wellness
The luncheon, which featured keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and an expo, showcased collaborative efforts between faculty, students, and community partners to inspire renewed energy and a shared commitment to prioritizing mental health in schools and all aspects of life.
March 14, 2025Alumni and Friends, College of Education News, Community Engagement