Comments for Spotlight | Neag School of Education at UConn http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:43:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on The Neag School of Education Wants to Hear From You! by Steve Gaspár http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/the-neag-school-of-education-wants-to-hear-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2310 Steve Gaspár Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:43:46 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3550#comment-2310 As a graduate of the UCONN School of Education (BS in Music Ed), and a form Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer, I'd gladly offer my story for inclusion in one of the upcoming Neag School of Education Newsletters! As a graduate of the UCONN School of Education (BS in Music Ed), and a form Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer, I’d gladly offer my story for inclusion in one of the upcoming Neag School of Education Newsletters!

]]> Comment on The Neag School of Education Wants to Hear From You! by Janet L Danisevich http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/the-neag-school-of-education-wants-to-hear-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2309 Janet L Danisevich Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:45:29 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3550#comment-2309 I graduated from the school of Physical Therapy in 1961... just a breath ago.... I enjoy reading information and articles. UConn continues to evolve and provide great educational/didactic, clinical and research experiences for its students. I have always been proud of my alma-mater and its standing over the years. It is no surprise to see the present ranking of The Neag School as #1 public school of education on the East Coast. I graduated from the school of Physical Therapy in 1961… just a breath ago….
I enjoy reading information and articles. UConn continues to evolve and provide great educational/didactic, clinical and research experiences for its students.
I have always been proud of my alma-mater and its standing over the years. It is no surprise to see the present ranking of The Neag School as #1 public school of education on the East Coast.

]]> Comment on The Neag School of Education Wants to Hear From You! by carole wichansky mayer http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/the-neag-school-of-education-wants-to-hear-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2308 carole wichansky mayer Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:21:07 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3550#comment-2308 I graduated in 1957, before the Neag School was even a glimmer in anyone's eyes. I graduated as a secondary teacher in the field of science. Zoology/Education. My years at UConn proved to be both socially and educationally perfect. I taught for one year in Union, NJ and three years in West Hartford. In both cases I taught 7,8,9th grade general science. After having a family I returned to teaching at the private school level and taught for ten more years. I am sure the pressures that prevail today are much more complicated than they were back then. It seems that the courses presented to the students today are much more intense and classroom protocol is a heck of lot different. We had disciplinary problems, but I have a feeling that in today's world they are much more varied and more difficult to solve. My gut feeling is that in my day, teachers get a bit more respect than they do today. I graduated in 1957, before the Neag School was even a glimmer in anyone’s eyes. I graduated as a secondary teacher in the field of science. Zoology/Education. My years at UConn proved to be both socially and educationally perfect. I taught for one year in Union, NJ and three years in West Hartford. In both cases I taught 7,8,9th grade general science. After having a family I returned to teaching at the private school level and taught for ten more years. I am sure the pressures that prevail today are much more complicated than they were back then. It seems that the courses presented to the students today are much more intense and classroom protocol is a heck of lot different. We had disciplinary problems, but I have a feeling that in today’s world they are much more varied and more difficult to solve. My gut feeling is that in my day, teachers get a bit more respect than they do today.

]]> Comment on Letter from the Dean: You’re Invited to the Neag Alumni Society Awards Dinner by Shawn Kornegay http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/letter-from-the-dean-youre-invited-to-the-neag-alumni-society-awards-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-2306 Shawn Kornegay Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:08:47 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3202#comment-2306 Thanks for posting your note. Sorry for the delay in responding. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband. He sounds like an amazing person and a true testament to what being an outstanding teacher represents. We have our annual awards dinner where Neag grads, including educators, are recognized. You are welcome to nominate him for an award, or have someone nominate him. The nominations are open in the fall. Thank you so much for letting us know about your husband. Thanks for posting your note. Sorry for the delay in responding. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband. He sounds like an amazing person and a true testament to what being an outstanding teacher represents. We have our annual awards dinner where Neag grads, including educators, are recognized. You are welcome to nominate him for an award, or have someone nominate him. The nominations are open in the fall. Thank you so much for letting us know about your husband.

]]> Comment on New Academy Provides Opportunity to Challenge Best and Brightest Students by Sue Ellen O'Connor http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/new-academy-provides-opportunity-to-challenge-best-and-brightest-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 Sue Ellen O'Connor Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:12:27 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3166#comment-2284 What wonderful news in this time of test scores, large class sizes and dwindling funds. This gives me a little hope to hear that these students are valued for more than their scores and are nurtured. What wonderful news in this time of test scores, large class sizes and dwindling funds. This gives me a little hope to hear that these students are valued for more than their scores and are nurtured.

]]> Comment on Husky Sport’s ‘Read and Raise’ Fosters Literacy and Healthy Nutrition Skills by NAKYI ECHEVARRIA http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2011/husky-sports-read-and-raise-fosters-literacy-and-healthy-nutrition-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-2221 NAKYI ECHEVARRIA Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:54:29 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=1823#comment-2221 HI I GO TO WISH SCHOOL IM IN 5 GRADE WITH MR.KUSTER THANKS PATIE 4 COMEING TO MY CLASS EVERY WENSDAYYYYYY MY CLASS HAS 350 READ AMD RAISE... HI I GO TO WISH SCHOOL IM IN 5 GRADE WITH MR.KUSTER THANKS PATIE 4 COMEING TO MY CLASS EVERY WENSDAYYYYYY MY CLASS HAS 350 READ AMD RAISE…

]]> Comment on Letter from the Dean: You’re Invited to the Neag Alumni Society Awards Dinner by Maryellen Muller http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/letter-from-the-dean-youre-invited-to-the-neag-alumni-society-awards-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 Maryellen Muller Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:35:47 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3202#comment-2085 Do you ever recognize someone who was a great teacher and department chair in a "regular public" high school? I just came across my late husband's evaluation reports from Torrington High School and he was clearly a great English teacher, leader among the faculty, play and musical director, humanities program director, a great problem resolver, etc. (He died October 2011.) He was a good, kind, gentle man--one who empowered others rather than drawing attention to himself. I think he was worthy of public recognition, and there may just be others like him who are still alive who ought to be recognized. Do you ever recognize someone who was a great teacher and department chair in a “regular public” high school? I just came across my late husband’s evaluation reports from Torrington High School and he was clearly a great English teacher, leader among the faculty, play and musical director, humanities program director, a great problem resolver, etc. (He died October 2011.) He was a good, kind, gentle man–one who empowered others rather than drawing attention to himself. I think he was worthy of public recognition, and there may just be others like him who are still alive who ought to be recognized.

]]> Comment on New Academy Provides Opportunity to Challenge Best and Brightest Students by Dr. Ann L. Ellis http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2012/new-academy-provides-opportunity-to-challenge-best-and-brightest-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2069 Dr. Ann L. Ellis Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:48:02 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=3166#comment-2069 Bravo! Bravo!

]]> Comment on Accolades from Neag Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students by Shawn Kornegay http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2011/accolades-from-neag-faculty-staff-alumni-and-students/comment-page-1/#comment-1811 Shawn Kornegay Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:51:23 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=1482#comment-1811 Dear Dr. Alam, If we have records of that individual, we will forward your message to them. Thank you for your note and interest. Regards, Dear Dr. Alam,

If we have records of that individual, we will forward your message to them. Thank you for your note and interest.

Regards,

]]> Comment on Accolades from Neag Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students by edward alam http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/2011/accolades-from-neag-faculty-staff-alumni-and-students/comment-page-1/#comment-1809 edward alam Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:40:14 +0000 http://spotlight.education.uconn.edu/?p=1482#comment-1809 I am looking to reconnect with a student who attended this university. I have searched the alumni association. Please, if anyone knows her, please send her e-mail to me. I am a professor at Notre Dame University. Her name is Patcharee Withisin. Thanks. I am looking to reconnect with a student who attended this university. I have searched the alumni association. Please, if anyone knows her, please send her e-mail to me. I am a professor at Notre Dame University. Her name is Patcharee Withisin. Thanks.

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