Education

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Eight Westminster College secondary education preservice teachers spent the fall semester exploring ways to elevate the voices of underrepresented writers, scientists, mathematicians and historical figures, while also weaving those ‘hidden stories’ into their teaching strategies.

Monday, November 9, 2020

Heather Stanford Fry ’92
B.A., Elementary Education
Greenville, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Todd Cole ’83
B.A., Elementary Education (music concentration)
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Meet Kara Kutsch, one of 10 students selected for a 2020 Summer Research Fellowship. During Kara’s fellowship, she examined what impact the removal of European starlings from American kestrel nest boxes would have. The senior biology major and secondary education minor from Home, Pennsylvania, is a member of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society and the Lambda Sigma Honor Society. Her project, “Measuring the Effect of European Starling Removal on American Kestrel Nest Box Use,” was mentored by Dr. Kerri Duerr, associate professor of biology.

Monday, August 3, 2020

Mary Mazzoni Reames ’68, M’69
B.A., Elementary Education/French • M.Ed., Reading • Principal certification
Greenville, Pennsylvania

Monday, July 6, 2020

A special project in Westminster College’s School of Education gives preservice teachers hands-on experience and a unique understanding of their role in helping children develop key reading and writing proficiencies.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Westminster College School of Education student teachers are responding to COVID-19 mandates by sharing lessons with their students in an array of online formats.

Friday, March 6, 2020

From broadening your worldview to gaining real-life context to complement your classroom studies, the benefits of studying abroad can be countless. For Spanish major Emily Russell, the language skills honed overseas are enhancing her spring student teaching assignment back home in the States.

Friday, February 28, 2020

Monday, January 6, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Whether you’re a high school student who has decided upon a college major or you’re still exploring your options, the Westminster College Office of Admissions will offer a special Westminster Discovery Day on Monday, Feb. 17.