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<div>NEWS YOU NEED<br /> USC Upstate/ District 6 Internship Program<br /> Teacher to Teacher 2012‐2013 Placements<br /> Samantha Knopsnyder,<br /> Gable Middle<br /> Candance Jackson,<br /> Roebuck Elementary<br /> Courtney Sanders,<br /> Fairforest Elementary<br /> Sierra Shiver,<br /> Fairforest Elementary<br /> Brittany Cash,<br /> Gable Middle, Anderson Mill Elementary<br /> Mark Velegar,<br /> Dorman High<br /> Teaching Fellows<br /> South Carolina Teaching Fellows Meet U.S.<br /> Secretary of Education Arne Duncan<br /> Future teachers tour Washington, D.C. as part of<br /> their Sophomore Experience in May 2012<br /> Teaching Fellows and campus directors from the<br /> following institutions were involved: Charleston<br /> Southern, College of Charleston, Newberry College,<br /> University of South Carolina, USC-Upstate,<br /> and Winthrop University<br /> Included in this picture from USC Upstate are the following<br /> students: SYDNEY JO COX; MEGAN NICOLE<br /> HARBIN; REBECCA MILLS; KAYLA ADAIR<br /> DELASHMET; LAUREN BLANTON<br /> The School of Education welcomes,<br /> TAN, Xinyi (Juliette), ZHOU, Xuan<br /> (Patty), LI, Lixing (Lily), YU, Tianchen<br /> (Tina) from Guangdong University of<br /> Foreign Studies in Guangzhou, China.<br /> They are here for a year to take<br /> courses in education in addition to their<br /> general education studies.<br /> Designed to support and increase the productivity<br /> of male students interested in majoring<br /> in teacher education, the Teaching Man<br /> Program offers a course in which the enrollees<br /> mentor young at‐risk youth, while at the same time<br /> participate in leadership building activities. Are you<br /> a male pre‐service teacher who is interested in making<br /> a difference? Contact Dr. Holly Pae to learn more<br /> about the benefits of the Teaching Man Program.</div> <div>SOE IN THE SUMMERTIME (con�nued)<br /> .<br /> M.E.L.S. Camp<br /> 2012, held on campus in<br /> June, served 21 campers who<br /> learned manners, etiquette<br /> and life skills. Instruction included<br /> introducing yourself<br /> and others, how to start a<br /> conversation, handshaking, eye contact, thank you notes,<br /> table manners, telephone, email and online etiquette,<br /> poise and posture, making a good first impression, leadership,<br /> and other life<br /> skills. Campers played<br /> games and created skits<br /> as they learned and enacted<br /> The Golden Rule:<br /> treating others as they<br /> would like to be treated.<br /> USC Upstate Math and Science Camp 2012 was attended by 23 campers<br /> ages 6-12. The 5 adult counselors facilitated active hands and minds with numerous<br /> math and science projects. Volcanoes, rockets, bubbles, flight, and birds of prey were<br /> just a few of this summers’ projects. Students also enjoyed lots of free and organized<br /> play time in the Upstate Wellness Center play rooms and pool. This camp is looking to<br /> double the fun and learning<br /> by expanding to a two week<br /> camp for next summer.<br /> Holy Communion Church’s Youth</div> <div>CONFERENCES & OPPORTUNITIES<br /> Joining professional organizations as<br /> a student is a smart thing to do! As<br /> you look forward to your career as a<br /> student and as an educator, you will<br /> want to show membership and participation<br /> in professional organizations.<br /> Not only will you have access to workshops,<br /> meetings and conferences to<br /> increase your knowledge, but you will<br /> also be building artifacts as a part of<br /> your portfolio in the process.<br /> Here is a list of some upcoming conference opportunities:<br /> 6th Annual Fall Center of Excellence Workshop<br /> Important Work: Teaching Children of Poverty<br /> September 29th; 8 AM ‐ 12:30 PM<br /> Francis Marion University<br /> Chapman Auditorium<br /> http://www.fmucenterofexcellence.org<br /> SCIRA Fall Literacy Workshop<br /> Saturday, September 29, 2012<br /> Harbison West Elementary School, Columbia, SC<br /> 8:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm<br /> Topics include: Common Core State Standards information,<br /> reading and writing strategies, technology updates,<br /> vocabulary ideas, and many more topics!!<br /> All for only $50 (member price) TEACH members are<br /> members of SCIRA<br /> Registration information online at www.scira.org<br /> SC Council of Teachers of Math Fall Conference<br /> October 11‐12, 2012<br /> Myrtle Beach Convention Center<br /> http://www.scctm.org/conferences<br /> SC Science Council<br /> 2012 Regional Conference (Upstate)<br /> October 13, 2012 8:30 am – 12:30 pm<br /> McCracken Middle School, Spartanburg<br /> http://www.southcarolinascience.org/conference.html<br /> SC Council for the Social Studies<br /> September 27‐29, 2012<br /> Hyatt Regency Greenville<br /> http://www.sccss.org/conference.html<br /> Sign up for membership in the South Carolina<br /> Reading Association. Faculty $10.00/year.<br /> Students $5.00/year. Faculty that renew or join<br /> before October 15 will be entered for a chance<br /> to win a restaurant gift card.<br /> Students may join SCIRA (state council) and<br /> SCCIRA (Spartanburg County) for only $5!<br /> Information about SCIRA can be found at<br /> www.scira.org * Information about IRA can be<br /> found at www.reading.org<br /> All memberships should be sent to:<br /> Judy Arnold<br /> 163 McDonald Farms Dr.<br /> Chesnee, SC 29323<br /> Judy.Arnold@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us</div> <div>SOE NEWSMAKERS<br /> MOVERS AND SHAKERS<br /> School of Education Faculty/Staff Changes and<br /> Updates Fall 2012:<br /> Dr. Jim Charles: Interim Dean * Dr. Pam Wash: Interim Administrator,<br /> Director of Distance Educa�on, Associate Professor * Dr. Greta Freeman: Associate Professor<br /> * Dr. Lori Tanner: addi�onal new role as Director of QEP, Assistant Professor * Ms.<br /> Phyllis Williams: Director of the Teacher Cadet Program, and Co‐Director of the Teaching Fellows<br /> Program * Mr. Isaac McKissick: Director of the Teaching Man Program * Ms. Lori Kopf:<br /> Graduate Programs Administra�ve Assistant<br /> Dr. Kela Goodman,<br /> who recently<br /> earned her Ph.D. in<br /> Language and Literacy,<br /> is now an Assistant<br /> Professor in the<br /> SoE. She has been at<br /> Upstate for four<br /> years as a full time<br /> instructor in the<br /> Early Childhood<br /> Program. Previously,<br /> she taught four and<br /> five year old children<br /> in Summerville, SC<br /> and worked as a<br /> Literacy Coach with<br /> the South Carolina<br /> Reading Initiative<br /> here in her<br /> hometown of Spartanburg.<br /> Dr. Julie P. Jones joins the School of Education this fall after 13 years in various<br /> public and residential school settings. She received her doctorate in Curriculum &<br /> Instruction from Clemson University in 2009, her MA in<br /> Elementary Administration from USC Columbia in 2002,<br /> and her BA in Deaf Education from Converse College in<br /> 1999. Her research interests include the professional development<br /> of teachers, addressing the needs of an inclusive<br /> classroom, legal issues related to special education, and<br /> motivation theory as it relates to student achievement. Dr.<br /> Jones is married with 2 young girls, ages 3 and 4. In addition to her publications in<br /> academic journals, Dr. Jones has published multiple devotions and works as the social<br /> media director for www.christiandevotions.us.<br /> Two of the semi‐finalists for the Sumter School District Teacher of<br /> the Year are USC Upstate Sumter graduates: Tiffany<br /> Ardis (2008), 4 th grade science and math teacher at<br /> Manchester Elementary and Trevor Ivy (2006), a 6 th<br /> grade middle school science teacher at Alice Drive<br /> Middle School. Trevor has earned the title of Sumter<br /> District 2012 Teacher of the Year. Tiffany received<br /> both her undergraduate and Master’s (2010) from<br /> the USC Upstate Sumter program. According to Dr.<br /> Marilyn Izzard, Director of the Sumter campus program,<br /> “I am very proud of these former students and<br /> their contributions to the Sumter District. Tiffany<br /> and Trevor are products of our concerted efforts in<br /> the area of leadership preparation, a significant and<br /> unique mark of our Sumter program. ”<br /> Laura Lyles, a first‐grade teacher at Kingsbury Elementary<br /> School in Sumter, was recently honored by the University of<br /> South Carolina Alumni Association and was awarded the Outstanding<br /> Young Alumni Award. Lyles earned her education<br /> degree from USC Upstate. Lyles (on left) is pictured with Erica<br /> Christmas, Director or Alumni Relations for USC Sumter.<br /> Dr. Judy Beck<br /> receives recognition<br /> as the cochair<br /> of the Association<br /> of Teacher<br /> Educator’s (ATE)<br /> Summer Conference<br /> in Boston,<br /> MA. from Dr.<br /> Anne Shelly, ATE<br /> president. Dr.<br /> Beck was also recently<br /> named the Executive Director for the<br /> South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators<br /> (SCATE) scateonline.org</div> <div>NEWS YOU CAN USE<br /> From Directed Teaching Field Coordinator, Mrs. Debbie Whittingham:<br /> Student Teaching<br /> ��<br /> Fall 2013 Student Teaching information will be posted in September. Please check for emails<br /> and SoE homepage for information.<br /> �� Fall 2012 Student Teachers are working hard in their placements. The student teachers spent Saturday, August 11<br /> with Mrs. Whittingham reviewing the requirements for the 14 week experience.<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> Fall 2012 Cooperating Teachers, Student Teachers, and Upstate Supervisors had their Orientation Meeting on Monday,<br /> August 27 th in the CLC Ballroom.<br /> Fall 2012 Student Teachers will be meeting to review with Mrs. Whittingham the “LAW for Teachers” on September<br /> 13 th at 4:30 in HEC 2001. The presentation will be from 4:30 to 6:00.<br /> October 2 nd ‐ Fall 2012 Student Teachers will be attending the Diversity Conference in Columbia. Details will be<br /> provided closer to the date.<br /> Clinical Placements<br /> Clinical placements have been requested for all majors. Those will come back to Mrs. Whittingham from the districts<br /> and once she gains each clinical placement, Mrs. Whittingham will get those to each clinical professor.<br /> Each and every clinical student must have a valid SLED report and NSO Registry check. Until your professor has accounted<br /> for your SLED and NSO, students will not be allowed to visit a school to begin their clinical work.<br /> Please be patient…your placement will come from your professor!!<br /> Once you gain your placement, please make sure you contact that host clinical teacher by email to set up your first visit<br /> to the classroom.<br /> Do not put off your clinical work at the schools. Get your hours and work completed as soon as possible.<br /> Present the letter from your clinical professor and get the log signed at each visit.<br /> Job Placement<br /> Many of our graduates in all education majors have been hired for the 2012‐13 school year. It is exciting to see so many<br /> being hired even today!! During the week of August 27 th , there were 2 elementary graduates hired within that week!!<br /> The jobs are opening up so you must be outstanding in all your placements so that you are an intern that a school wants<br /> to hire.<br /> Of the five Secondary Math majors in the Spring, all five were hired! Had there been others, they would have had a job<br /> also!! Several of those students had contracts signed before graduation!!! Mrs. Whittingham will work with students<br /> during their student teaching semester on employment opportunities.<br /> Remember that every visit to a school is an interview!! Let’s make sure that Upstate SoE teacher candidates are at the<br /> top of the employment list!!<br /> Questions about any and all placements can be answered by Mrs. Whittingham at dwhittingham@uscupstate.edu</div> <div>OPPORTUNITIES (con�nued)<br /> Preparing for the Praxis?<br /> Get advice from an expert!<br /> PRAXIS WORKSHOPS<br /> Sponsored by<br /> PRAXIS WORKSHOP REGISTRATION<br /> Mail to: PSTA, 2015 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201<br /> OR visit www.palmettoteachers.org to register online!<br /> NAME: __________________________________________<br /> ADDRESS: ______________________________________<br /> CITY/STATE/ZIP:____________________________________<br /> PHONE: _________________EMAIL: ______________________<br /> CHECK THE WORKSHOPS YOU WILL ATTEND:<br /> ( ) PRAXIS I – $10<br /> ( ) PRAXIS II/PLT – Members: $10 Non‐members: $25<br /> Total: $______<br /> Payment Method: By enclosed check #: ________ or<br /> Saturday, September 22, 2012<br /> Palmetto State Teachers Association office<br /> 2015 Assembly Street<br /> By credit card: VISA or MASTERCARD (circle one)<br /> Card no.: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __<br /> Exp: _________ Last 3 Digits on the back of the card: __ __ __</div> <div>SOE IN THE SUMMERTIME<br /> Patrick O’Brien was pictured in the<br /> Spartanburg Herald Journal on June<br /> 21, 2012. Patrick, a candidate in the<br /> Learning Disability Program, served<br /> as a teacher for the Spartanburg District<br /> 7 and BELL (Building Educated<br /> Leaders for Life) partnership. During<br /> this five-week program, three District<br /> 7 schools — Mary H. Wright, Chapman<br /> Elementary and Carver Middleoffered<br /> classes to about 400 students<br /> in kindergarten through eighth grade.<br /> Patrick was the science teacher at<br /> the Mary H Wright site. He is commended<br /> for providing engaging<br /> hands-on science activities to his<br /> students.<br /> The Sumter campus Student Education<br /> Organization board members<br /> participated in Alice Drive Middle<br /> School Community Extravaganza.<br /> Each member brought homemade<br /> goodies in hopes to raise funds for<br /> SEO before school even started!<br /> Their booth featured delicious delights<br /> such as lemon bars, brownies,<br /> muffins, and cookies. Their efforts<br /> raised $64.00! Leftovers were purchased<br /> by the 20th Component<br /> Maintenance Squadron from Shaw<br /> Air Force Base for a donation of<br /> $24.00.That’s a total of $88.00 to be<br /> directed towards SEO functions and<br /> conference registrations for education<br /> majors.<br /> Dr. Jim Charles, Interim<br /> Dean of the School of Education,<br /> enjoyed a visit<br /> with family in Pittsburgh,<br /> PA. After lunches at<br /> Primanti's and Wholey's,<br /> he and his sons, Michael<br /> and Anthony, spent time<br /> at PNC Park where they<br /> watched Charles' favorite<br /> team, the Pittsburgh Pirates<br /> in a 3‐game series<br /> against the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are contending for a playoff spot<br /> for the first time in 20 years. In the picture Charles is flashing the "Zoltan<br /> Z," the rally symbol of this year's Pirates squad.<br /> Teachers should constantly seek opportunities that build upon<br /> their development as professionals. These professional development<br /> opportunities may range from required attendance at teacher<br /> workshops to leisure trips with a religious organization. From July<br /> 16, 2012 to July 22, 2012, I had the opportunity to attend a religious<br /> youth convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. I had intended for<br /> this experience to build upon my religious faith, but not to simultaneously<br /> build upon my development as an educator. While in New<br /> Orleans, I was immersed in a culture and a regional history that<br /> were unfamiliar to me. The unique cultural encounters I experienced<br /> in New Orleans included: exploring the rich cultural history<br /> of New Orleans, hearing Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Leymah<br /> Gabowee, discuss her work in promoting peace in the African nation<br /> of Liberia, interacting with survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and<br /> participating in the rebuilding of areas of<br /> Holy Communion Church’s New Orleans Youth that were destroyed by Hurricane<br /> Katrina. These experiences have reshaped<br /> my definition of multicultural education<br /> and what it means to share different<br /> cultural identities with children.<br /> William Neely<br /> 2012 USC Upstate Graduate<br /> Current M.Ed. Student</div> <div>T E A C h and SEO<br /> Teachers<br /> Educating All<br /> Children (TEACh)<br /> What is TEACh? Any USC Upstate SoE student is welcome to come<br /> be a part of TEACh (Teachers Educating All Children) student organization.<br /> There is no cost to join! The TEACh organization aims to<br /> help students get out in the classroom now, gain valuable experience<br /> and knowledge for the future, and network with people who can help<br /> them when they begin their careers in education. TEACh meets 3<br /> times each semester to learn and discuss relevant topics in education,<br /> hear and engage with experienced guest speakers, and plan service<br /> activities for schools and classes in our community. In addition to<br /> attending the whole‐group meetings, TEACh members participate in<br /> at least 5 hours of service in any area of education throughout the<br /> school year. Many TEACh members assist in area schools and with<br /> TEACh‐sponsored events such as the USC Upstate Scholastic Book<br /> Fair, Canned Food Drive, and Praxis I review sessions.<br /> TEACh Spartanburg Meeting Dates/Times<br /> September 13th: Back to School Meeting 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> October 11th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> November 8th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> December: No meeting<br /> Discover SEO<br /> (Student Educa�on<br /> Organiza�on) on<br /> the Sumter campus.<br /> January 17th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> February 7th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> March 14th: Guest Speaker 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> April 2nd: Senior Recognition/Final Meeting 5 pm- 6 pm<br /> First mee�ng 9‐5‐12,<br /> with<br /> Dr. Marilyn Izzard<br /> For more information, please contact:<br /> Allison Parliament at parliame@email.uscupstate.edu<br /> TEACh Greenville dates available soon!<br /> For more information, contact:<br /> PRAXIS WORKSHOP!<br /> Click here for one Nov. 5 in Columbia<br /> Jessica Leppard LEPPARDJ@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU or<br /> Anglica Hererra HERRERA2@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> For more informa�on,<br /> Contact Kayla Anderson<br /> ANDER436@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> or Meagan McGoldrick<br /> MCGOLDRM@EMAIL.USCUPSTATE.EDU<br /> Upcoming mee�ngs:<br /> 10‐3‐12<br /> 11‐14‐12</div> <div>SoE News<br /> School of Educa�on Newsle�er<br /> Vol. V, Issue I September 2012<br /> Hello new students!<br /> Welcome back,<br /> returning students!<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> ��<br /> Inside This Issue…<br /> SOE Newsmakers<br /> SOE in the Summer�me<br /> News You Need<br /> News You Must Have<br /> News You Can Use<br /> Conferences<br /> Opportuni�es<br /> Graduate Program Updates</div> <div>Graduate Programs<br /> Congratulations to<br /> William Neely! He has<br /> been awarded the USC<br /> Upstate Graduate Scholarship<br /> for the 2012‐2013<br /> school year!<br /> Denise Cohen, an August<br /> 2012 graduate from<br /> the Visual Impairment<br /> Education Program, presented<br /> a poster entitled<br /> “Dual Media Learner:<br /> Braille Instruction for a<br /> Young Child with a Progressive<br /> Eye Disorder at<br /> the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation<br /> of the Blind and Visually Impaired International<br /> Conference in Seattle, Washington. Mary Holley<br /> (not pictured) , a candidate in the Visual Impairment<br /> Program, also co-presented a session with Dr. Herzberg<br /> entitled “Blindness and Selective Mutism: One<br /> Student’s Response to Voice Output Devices” at the<br /> conference.<br /> Congratula�ons to Santosh Kumar Bommera,<br /> a candidate in the Visual Impairment<br /> Program! He was selected as<br /> “Educator of the Year” by the South Carolina<br /> chapter of the Na�onal Federa�on of<br /> the Blind recently. He is pictured with<br /> Marty McKenzie, board member as well as<br /> adjunct professor for USC Upstate.<br /> Please join us in welcoming Alyssa<br /> Rushing! She has been selected as<br /> the first Graduate Assistant for the<br /> School of Education.</div> <div>NEWS YOU MUST HAVE<br /> TO:<br /> FROM:<br /> All School of Education Majors<br /> Dr. Jim Charles, Interim Dean<br /> School of Education<br /> DATE: August 21, 2012<br /> RE:<br /> Criminal Background Checks / National Sex Offender Registry<br /> Thank you for your interest in a major in the School of Education. We are delighted that you have decided on a career<br /> in teaching. Following is important information for you regarding a mandatory requirement for School of Education students.<br /> In order for the School of Education to be in compliance with the University’s contractual agreements with our<br /> public schools and community agencies, all education majors must complete a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division<br /> (SLED) Criminal Record Background Check and a National Sex Offender Registry check prior to participating in<br /> any field experiences. All Professional Education courses have a field experience requirement. If a potential candidate<br /> has been found guilty or has pled no contest (nolo contendere) to crimes involving drugs, physical violence, the illegal<br /> use or possession of weapons, fraud or dishonesty, the School of Education cannot permit that student to participate<br /> in field experiences or be admitted to the Professional Program in education without specific approval of the dean. In<br /> order for the School of Education to accept you as a continuing student, you must provide this office with the results of<br /> your SLED Criminal Background Check and National Sex Offender Registry check. We must receive your information<br /> no later than September 14, 2012.<br /> Directions for Obtaining your SLED Criminal Record Background Check: NOTE: Before logging on, have credit<br /> card information ready and please ensure that your printer is working since results are returned immediately<br /> to your computer. SLED will not reimburse fees if you are unable to print the results.<br /> 1. Log on to www.sled.sc.gov<br /> 2. Click on Criminal Record Check<br /> 3. Accept Terms and Conditions<br /> 4. Click “Not Eligible”<br /> 5. Provide requested personal identification information.<br /> 6. Provide Credit Card Information<br /> 7. Click Submit<br /> 8. Print out the results<br /> 9. Bring the Original Printed Copy (not a photocopy) to your clinical instructor<br /> Directions for Obtaining your National Sex Offender Registry check:<br /> 1. Log on to www.nsopw.gov<br /> 2. Click on Search for Sex Offenders<br /> 3. Accept Terms and Conditions<br /> 4. Enter verification code<br /> 5. Provide last name, first name<br /> 6. Click Submit<br /> 7. Print results<br /> 9. Bring the Original Printed Copy (not a photocopy) to your clinical instructor<br /> If you have questions or concerns, please contact me directly at 864-503-5577.</div> <div>SoE Leadership…<br /> �� Interim Dean<br /> Dr. Jim Charles<br /> �� Interim Administrator<br /> Dr. Pamela Wash<br /> �� Director, Graduate Programs<br /> Dr. Tina Herzberg<br /> �� Director, Greenville Campus<br /> Dr. Judy Beck<br /> �� Director, Sumter Campus<br /> Dr. Marilyn Izzard<br /> Upcoming Dates:<br /> �� October 18‐19<br /> Fall Break<br /> �� October 22—November 2<br /> Advisement<br /> �� November 6<br /> Elec�on Day<br /> �� November 21‐23<br /> Thanksgiving Holidays<br /> �� December 10‐14<br /> Exams<br /> USC Upstate School of Educa�on<br /> 800 University Way<br /> Spartanburg, SC 29303<br /> 864.503.5560 ph<br /> 864.503.5574 fax<br /> www.uscupstate.edu/academics/educa�on</div> <div>Graduate Programs</div>
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