Articles by Jennifer Strange
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Empowering local education: Alamance Scholars Program unveils transformative partnership to Governor’s DRIVE Task Force
November 27, 2023
The Alamance Scholars Program aims to cultivate a local pipeline for students to become educators in Alamance County. This collaborative initiative, aligned with Elon University's strategic goals, focuses on increasing diversity, dismantling barriers to education, and recognizing the vital role of teachers in community development.
Inspiring excellence in mathematics education: Showcasing student presentations and insights from the NCCTM annual conference
November 17, 2023
Students from Katie Baker's Math 2080 and Erin Hone’s EDU 4200 courses showcased their passion for mathematics education at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) annual conference in November.
Outdoor leadership and education majors thrive at international experiential education conference
November 15, 2023
Four outdoor leadership and education majors recently attended the Association for Experiential Education international conference with Evan Small, lecturer in wellness. Through engaging sessions, insightful presentations, and valuable networking opportunities, attendees gained a transformative experience, equipping them with skills, connections and a renewed passion for advancing experiential education globally.
Bullock elected chair of the Professional Educators Preparation and Standards Commission
November 1, 2023
Ann Bullock, Dr. Jo Watts Williams Dean of Education, was elected to chair the state commission to establish high standards for state educators and to make rule recommendations regarding all aspects of preparation, licensure, continuing education and standards of conduct for public school educators.
Marna Winter’s wellness wisdom empowers women in education
October 4, 2023
Drawing from her extensive experience in education, Marna Winter's dedication to helping others lead healthier more balanced lives underscores the transformative power of combining education and well-being, enabling individuals to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Dani Toma-Harrold ’23 named finalist for NC Student Teacher of the Year
October 4, 2023
Toma-Harrold '23, an elementary education alumna, was recognized as a top five finalist for the 2022-2023 North Carolina Student Teacher of the Year at the North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NCACTE) Fall Forum.
An M.Ed. alumna promotes equitable learning by applying fractions
September 20, 2023
M.Ed. alumna and faculty mentor recently published an article that advances equity in mathematics education through a learning unit.
Nermin Vehabovic’s scholarship informs the content and pedagogy of teaching children’s literature, arts integration
September 13, 2023
In a forthcoming book chapter, Vehabovic considers the ways in which K-12 educators and students might use children’s literature in classrooms and out-of-school spaces and places to engage with sociophobic situations.
Lisa Buchanan publishes article in Social Studies Research and Practice
July 21, 2023
Lisa Buchanan, associate professor in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, recently published an article in the peer-reviewed Social Studies Research and Practice journal that outlines theoretical and pedagogical approaches to investigating racial violence with learners in grades 3-12 and K-12 teacher candidates.
Butler-Storsved publishes article on the effects an intentional functional movement warm-up has on ninth graders
May 22, 2023
Lynda Butler-Storsved is the lead author on an article recently published in The Physical Educator. Studies suggest there is a high rate of dysfunctional movement among ninth-grade adolescents and an intentionally designed functional movement warm-up is an efficient method of addressing movement quality in physical education.