College of Education News

Accreditation Updates

The College of Education is preparing for a virtual visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Read on to see how we are preparing for their visit.

Words from the Dean

Dean L'Esperance from the College of Education provides updates on various initiatives

Keynote Remarks from the College of Education Opening Meeting

Alumna Danielle Early ('18, '19M) shares some ideas for staying connected to JMU and the College of Education

Staying Connected to JMU

Alumna Danielle Early ('18, '19M) shares some ideas for staying connected to JMU and the College of Education

Horseback Riding Lessons

Sandy Kinsey recently started taking horseback riding lessons with her granddaughter

Inspiring Males to Join the Teaching Profession

Dr. Alphonso Sealey works to inspire males to join the teaching profession

Class Notes: Fall 2021

Class Notes: Fall 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Updates from the COE Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Donica Hadley, Newly Hired Doctoral Fellow

The College of Education welcomes Dr. Donica Hadley to the faculty as a newly hired doctoral fellow.

JMU will help increase preschool access, equity with new $3.6 million grant

James Madison University today announced the receipt of a $3,654,000 grant to increase access to early education in several cities and counties across Virginia.

Creating Inclusive and Antiracist Teachers Through Hands on Experience at James Madison’s Montpelier

College of Education faculty take their students to James Madison’s Montpelier to participate in an archeological dig at Madison's Montpelier

Brantmeier named Editor of Journal of Peace Education

Dr. Edward Brantmeier will be joining the Journal of Peace Education (JPE) as Editor

Xixëllonjë Nebihu, M.Ed. student in Equity and Cultural Diversity

Xixëllonjë Nebihu, a GA in the College of Education Dean’s Office welcomes any opportunity to engage with faculty and students about her experiences as a student and teacher in Kosova.

College of Education 2021 Highlights and Faculty and Staff Awards

College of Education 2021 highlights and awards

Lena Harmata has been named the Coe Cinquegrana scholarship recipient for 2021-22

Lena Harmata will start her MAT year as the Coe Cinquegrana scholarship recipient for 2021-22.

Henrico County names Ronald Terry (’17, ‘19M) New Teacher of the Year

Henrico County has named Ronald Terry (’17, ‘19M) of Colonial Trail Elementary School in Glen Allen, Virginia New Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Osborne (’19, ‘20M) New Secondary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Osborne (’19, ‘20M) New Secondary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County names Meghan Kelly (’19, ‘20M) New Elementary Teacher of the Year

Loudoun County, VA has named first-grade teacher at Guilford Elementary School, Meghan Kelly (’19, ‘20M) "New Elementary Teacher of the Year."

Satolli named Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2021 Teacher of the Year

Satolli named Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom 2021 Teacher of the Year

Steve Stielper Holds on to JMU Record

Steve Stielper ('01) Holds on to JMU Record

Moyers Named to State Advisory Committee

Kirk Moyers (‘08M) has been named to the State Advisory Committee on Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices.

Fall 2020 Accolades

Join us in congratulating the College of Education students who have made the Dean's List and the President's List for the fall 2020 semester.

HHS Grad Wants to Teach

Cam’Ron Stuart has channeled the frustration of COVID into a determination to finish his high school career and go to college to become a teacher.

TTAC Co-Teaching Network

During the summer of 2020, the VDOE Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) in JMU's College of Education,  launched the Region 5 Co-Teaching Network (R5CTN) to offer continued support and professional learning.

Reading Initiative Practicum

Reading Initiative Practicum provides targeted reading intervention for students.

JMU college is key partner on $10.8 million grant

The JMU College of Education is partnering with Virginia ED Strategies on a $10.8 million federal grant to support STEM teaching across Virginia.

Young Children's Program Reopens

Young Children's Program reopens