School of Education Spring 2023 newsletter

Spring 2023 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

T The signs of spring are all around us - the beautiful budding trees, spring flowers, and bird songs. At UW-Stout the signs of spring include the many senior capstone events the last few weeks of the semester, students in caps and gowns taking photos by the bell tower, the bells ringing after commencement ceremonies, and pickup trucks/trailers/ moving vans parked outside dorms and apartments as students move home or on to the next adventure in their career pathway. This group of graduates in particular had a college experience like no other group before them – those who came right out of high school in Fall 2019 had their college experience completely changed the next semester due to COVID. Most of our graduate students started and persisted during the pandemic. These graduates have learned to adapt, overcoming the challenges of isolation, navigating new ways to learn and work, and addressing mental health issues that may have arisen as a result. This year’s graduates are resilient and will bring all their experiences navigating change to the workplace. We are very proud of our graduates, including 61 in teacher licensure programs, 18 in School Counseling, and 13 in School Psychology. A number of these students received campus or professional association awards this spring in recognition of their scholarship and leadership; they are highlighted in this newsletter. From the Director This time of year, we also celebrate our faculty and staff who help all our students be successful, and those of you in our partner institutions who support our students as well. As the student speaker at our college’s commencement declared repeatedly, “I appreciate you.” Thank you for your support, encouragement, and

guidance in preparing future educators and leaders. You are part of their story, shaping them

along their pathway in life as well as their career.

Spring is a busy time in your schools, too, with many celebratory events, final concerts and/or plays, sporting events, and the list goes on. Enjoy those moments with your students, and consider how you can rejuvenate over the summer, both in body and in your professional practice. Perhaps you take a course on a topic you want to explore, as part of a certificate, degree program, or just to grow professionally. UW-Stout offers many online courses to serve educators with topics such as Universal Design for Learning, PBIS, poverty in schools, and add-on licensure endorsements (Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist) or certificates which can be part of a master’s degree: Instructional Design, Blended and Online Teaching & Training, Math Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist, and Career & Technical Education Leadership. More information about the certificates, certifications, online professional development as well as our programs can be found on the School of Education website; a link is provided in the box to the right. Thank you for making a difference in students’ lives. Enjoy the rest of the school year and have a great summer!

Deanna Schultz, Ph.D. schultzdea@uwstout.edu

Issue Highlights:

Honors and Awards Faculty Research Learning Opportunities In the News uwstout.edu/soe

Honors and Awards

each school in the Eau Claire Area School District. You can learn more about this award winner online at https:// www.weau.com/2023/03/03/manz elementary-honors-school-counselor with-golden-apple-award/ Susan Buss, a 2021 Art Education graduate, received the Wisconsin Art Education Association’s 2023 Private Schools Outstanding Art Educator Award. She teaches at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Menomonie. UW-Stout Students Lauren Dillinger, Art Education student, and Alexis Setzer, Family & Consumer Sciences Education student, each received the 2023 Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award. This is the highest award given to seniors who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and contributions to student activities. Bailey Iwen, Art Education student, received the Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award for her work with

the National Art Education Association chapter on campus.

UW-Stout Alumni Kendra Haessley, a 1988 Early Childhood Education graduate, received a Crystal Apple Award from the Marshfield (WI) Area Chamber of Commerce. She is a kindergarten teacher and is retiring this year. Information about the award can be found online at https://hubcitytimes. com/2023/03/01/marshfield-chamber announces-crystal-apple-award-winners/ Emily Larson, a 2003 Family & Consumer Sciences Education graduate, received the Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year Award. Information about the award and Emily’s award-winning work can be found online at https://www.uwstout. edu/about-us/news-center/teaching excellence-four-school-education-alum honored-awards Jonathan Szymanski, a 2022 School Counseling graduate, received the 2022 23 Eau Claire Area School District Golden Apple Award for Manz Elementary School. One recipient is selected from

Erin O’Brien, Math Education student, received the Student Employee of the Year Award as an employee of the Math Teaching and Learning Center. Payton Schneider, Art Education student, received UW-Stout’s Scholar Athlete Award for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher while participating on the track team throughout her undergraduate career. Dr. Lindsay Barnhart, Early Childhood Education Program Director, was nominated for the Bill Siedlecki Advisor of the Year award. The Marketing and Business Education Association and Phi Upsilon Omicron Tau Chapter were nominated for the Student Organization of the Year award. Nominees for other campus awards included:

Faculty Research

Dr. Diane Klemme, Family & Consumer Sciences Education participated in the spring Research Day. Dr. Klemme was the first recipient of the Q Endowed Chair Award and presented research conducted with Wisconsin CTE Coordinators titled Influences on Career Selection. Dr. Lindsay Barnhart, Early Childhood Education, also participated in Research Day. Dr. Barnhart shared research from her dissertation titled Social Skill Development in Preschool Children: A Comparison of Two Curriculum Models.

Erin O’Brien, Math Education student, with her Student Employee of the Year award.

Lauren Dillinger, Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award recipient and Bailey Iwen, Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award.

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Experiential Learning Opportunities for Students Marketing and Business Education students participated in the Wisconsin DECA State Development Conference held February 28 in Lake Geneva. Students served as judges and one was an intern, working in conference headquarters to learn about how the conference runs successfully. Marketing and Business Education students also volunteered or served as judges in the Minnesota DECA event and the Wisconsin FBLA State Leadership Conference this spring. Their participation helps prepare these future teachers to also serve as an advisor to one of these business-related career and technical student organizations (CTSOs). Family and Consumer Sciences Education students participated in the Wisconsin Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Conference March 2 and 3 in Onalaska. The students enjoyed the opportunity to network with alumni and other teachers from across the state. The Family and Consumer Sciences Education students also served as judges for the regional FCCLA STAR events competition held at UW-Stout February 15 and at the Wisconsin FCCLA State Leadership Conference April 3-5 in Wisconsin Dells, helping them learn about this CTSO and being a chapter adviser. Art Education students and alumni attended the National Art Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas April 13-15. The students were grateful for the scholarships that allowed them to attend and for the opportunity to engage with art teachers from around the country. Benjamin Schmitt, Technology Education student, represented UW-Stout in the April 22 WiSys Big Idea State Tournament. It is an entrepreneurship tournament open to undergraduate and graduate students attending any UW system school except UW-Madison.

Ashley Otten working in the WI DECA State Conference headquarters.

Dr. Stanislawski, Zach Malovrh and Jevon Anderson at the WI State DECA Career Development Conference.

Art Education students and Art Education faculty at the NAEA conference.

Ashley Otten and Mikayla Obsuszt at the WI FBLA state conference.

In the News

The Child and Family Studies Center (CFSC) was highlighted for helping to strengthen the childcare workforce in Wisconsin. The center staff work in collaboration with School of Education programs and other programs across campus by providing academic instruction, classroom observations, and service learning opportunities for future teachers, counselors, and dietitians. More information about the CFSC, its role in supporting campus students, and the need for updated facilities to serve their families and partners can be found online: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/ news-center/uw-stouts-child-and-family-study-center-looks-strengthen-wisconsins child-care-workforce Kyran Luikens, a Technology Education student, played the role of SQUIP, a major character in the spring UW-Stout musical theater production of Be More Chill. Kyran shared that it was not only fun to be in the show, he also enjoyed working on the sets. More about this production, the first one on campus since 2019, and the students who participated can be found online: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/news-center/ making-connections-uw-stout-theater-presents-be-more-chill-sci-fi-musical-about fitting-and-being

Kyran Luikens who played SQUIP in Be More Chill.

Other Highlights

The 44th annual Early Childhood Education Conference was held on campus April 21-22 with over 300 attendees. This was the first time the conference was held in person since 2019 due to the pandemic. More information about the conference and keynote speakers can be found online at https://www.uwstout.edu/ outreach-engagement/lifelong-learning/ educators/early-childhood-education conference The School of Education student organizations held a year-end cookout on May 2 in Wilson Park for all education students. It was a great way for the School of Education students to connect at the end of the semester. We hope it will become an annual event! Tracy DeRusha, School of Education Placement Coordinator for the past 16 years, is retiring at the end of June. We are so grateful for Tracy’s years of service and wish her all the best in retirement.

Technology Education Spring 2023 graduates with their Program Director, Barb Bauer (standing with light blue stole).

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May School of Education cookout.