Message from the Dean
Dear Friends of the College of Education:
We are now in our second academic year in the new J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Education Complex. As an education professor at TCU for the last fourteen years and now serving as the Interim Dean for the College of Education, I can tell you first hand that the students, faculty and staff are taking full advantage of the facilities. As I walked into the building this morning I was remembering the days before the renovation of the Bailey Building and the addition of the Steve and Betsy Palko Hall when students came to the Bailey for classes but were rarely seen in the building outside of class time. Today, I saw students studying in the Ann Jones Student lounge, working in teams in the McDonald team room, and sunning in the Munnerlyn Atrium swapping tales of the weekend. When you drive by Palko Hall on a beautiful sunny day you may see classes meeting on the patio. The building is alive and vibrant. Teaching and learning are evident throughout the building. Your support helped make this possible. The visionary leadership of Dean Sam Deitz also made this possible. Although he retired in June, his legacy lives on. Thank you Sam. (more)
News -
KinderFrogs/Starpoint School expansion fulfills education needs
The Morris Foundation Academic Wing, a new classroom and gym for KinderFrogs and Starpoint School, has expanded opportunities for our students, thanks to a $750,000 expansion supported by the Morris Foundation, the parents association and fundraising events. “The desire for more space came three years ago when we realized the need to separate the age groups of students,” said Marilyn Tolbert, director and Jean W. Roach Chair of Laboratory Schools. When KinderFrogs first started, there were two classrooms: one for children ages 18 months to three years and the other for three to six year olds. The developmental gap between the three to six year olds made it challenging for teachers to focus on everyone’s needs. (more)
College of Education launches revamped Web site
Come visit the College of Education’s updated Web site at www.coe.tcu.edu. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, visit the revamped site and see all the new tools and information. We hope you like what you see! (more)
Events
TCU's Andrews Institute hosts acclaimed author, naturalist to speak on journaling outdoors
TCU’s Andrews Institute of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education is partnering with REAL School Gardens to host renowned author, artist and naturalist Clare Walker Leslie for an educational lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5–7 p.m. in Palko Hall, on TCU’s campus. The author will also be at a book signing at the TCU Barnes & Noble Bookstore from 1-3 p.m. on the same day. (more)
Author of “The Future of Education” lectures at TCU on March 9 & 10
Dr. Kieran Egan, author of The Future of Education, will give two public lectures as the TCU College of Education’s Green Honors Chair. His first lecture, "Developing Minds and Imaginations,” will be Monday, March 9, 7–9 p.m. The second lecture on “Learning in Depth: A Simple Innovation That Can Transform Schooling” will be Tuesday, March 10, 7–9 p.m. Both lectures will be in Palko Hall, on TCU's campus. The event is open and free to attend. (more)
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This section provides news and notes from our faculty, staff, alumni and students.(more)
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Mentor program benefits students and college
Education students have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through the senior mentor program, sponsored by the College of Education. The senior mentor program recognizes students’ academic achievement and leadership qualities where student mentors host visitors to the college, including TCU’s Parents Council and Monday at TCU guests. (more)
Support the College of Education: your gift DOES makes a difference The College of Education Annual Fund provides alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff every opportunity to support the College of Education. Every annual unrestricted gift, regardless of size, makes a real difference and provides operating budget support that directly benefits every student and faculty member. If you would like to make your annual fund gift today, please visit www.annualfund.tcu.edu. (more)
