OXFORD, Miss. – More than 30 Mississippi educators received specialized training in early childhood literacy instruction during a three-day workshop hosted recently by the University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction. Lucy Hart Paulson, a national Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, or LETRS, trainer, led the workshop, focusing on topicsRead the story …
UM Center Provides Early Childhood Literacy Training
More than 30 north Mississippi pre-K educators participate in workshop
June 27, 2013 by
Maxine Harper Remembered As Inspirational Educator
...Visitation and services set for June 15 for beloved special education professor
June 14, 2013 by
OXFORD — When asked to describe the life of University of Mississippi special education professor Lela Maxine Harper, one word almost always comes up: “inspiration.” Harper, 57, a quadriplegic, whose cerebral palsy confined her to a motorized wheelchair, had the ability to motivate and humble faculty and students with not only her intellect but also herRead the story …
Higher Education Student Named Community College President
Susan Burrow finishes doctoral study as she begins college presidency
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The path to obtaining a doctoral degree is often compared to training for a marathon; both require years of determination and discipline. For Susan Burrow, who was among more than 80 UM graduate students honored May 10 during Ole Miss’ doctoral hooding ceremony, this pursuit has helped achieve a long-held career goal:Read the story …
Tom Brady Hired as New Mississippi Teacher Corps Director
Alternate route teacher preparation expert becomes program's first full director
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teacher education veteran Tom Brady will join the University of Mississippi faculty as the new director of the Mississippi Teacher Corps, one the most selective alternate route teacher training programs in the nation. As the new director of the 24-year-old program, Brady will join UM School of Education, Mississippi’s largest producer ofRead the story …