UMaine alum named state’s history teacher of the year, Bangor Daily News reports
University of Maine alumnus Geoffrey Wingard has been named Maine’s 2022 State History Teacher of the Year, the Bangor Daily News reported.
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International collaboration probes personalized learning in the U.S., Australia and beyond
A little over a year ago, University of Maine College of Education and Human Development dean Penny Bishop got an email from Maya Gunawardena, an assistant professor of teacher education at the University of Canberra in Australia.
Read moreTwo UMaine grads among the finalists for 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year
University of Maine College of Education and Human Development alumnae Heather Anderson (‘99) and Emily Albee (‘06, ‘09G, ‘12G) have been named finalists for 2023 Maine Teacher of Year.
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development seeks feedback from teacher prep alumni
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is conducting a review of three components of our teacher preparation programs, and is seeking feedback from graduates of those programs.
Read moreKimball joins College of Education and Human Development as associate dean
Ezekiel (Zeke) Kimball has been named associate dean for undergraduate and teacher education at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
Read moreBishop speaks with local news outlets about teacher shortages in Maine
Penny Bishop, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, spoke to the Portland Press Herald and The Maine Monitor about the scramble to fill teaching positions due to a shortage of teachers in Maine.
Read moreBishop speaks to Times-Record about school administrator shortage
The Times-Record interviewed University of Maine College of Education and Human Development Dean Penny Bishop about the dearth of school administrators in Maine, which is part of a larger nationwide shortage.
Read moreBishop delivers remarks at premiere of documentary film
Penny Bishop, dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, delivered pre-screening remarks at the premiere of the documentary “Changing By The Minute” on June 16.
Read moreCollege of Education and Human Development Dean’s List Spring 2022
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development recognized 325 students for earning Dean’s List honors in the spring 2022 semester. The list includes students from every corner of Maine, as well as 20 other states and five countries other than the U.S.
Read moreRetired education professor and former AFUM president Work dies
Gerald Work, former professor of education and former president of the Associated Faculties of the University of Maine, died on June 4 at the age of 88 at his home in Pennsylvania.
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