March 2023
College of Education and Professional Studies Newsletter
DONATE TO CONTENT BLOCK TEACHER CANDIDATES BOOK DRIVE
FACULTY PRESENT AT ASTA CONFERENCE
Dr. Jennifer Troncale, Dr. Cynthia Connor, and Mrs. Magon McAnelly presented "Collaborative Partnerships in Teacher Preparation Programs: Providing Equitable STEM Opportunities for all Learners" at the Alabama Science Teachers Association (ASTA) 2023 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
CEPS FACULTY MEMBERS EARN PROMOTION AND TENURE
Congratulations to Dr. Christie Calhoun and Dr. Ahmad Alhammouri! Both were recently promoted to Associate Professor and earned tenure!
CHECK OUT OUR MARCH FEATURED PROGRAM AREAS
COCKY WENT ON A MATH MISSION!
Early Childhood Block did an excellent job designing engaging math activities for first grade students at Saks Elementary. This was a community service project and all math activities and children’s literature were given to the classroom teachers. Our favorite part of the day was the scavenger hunt to locate all of the hidden MATH messages! Cocky and the students solved the hidden message, “Math is Fun!”
Thank you to the awesome teachers at Saks Elementary for welcoming our preservice teachers. We had the best day!
*permission to use student photos
EAST ALABAMA WORLDS OF WORK
CEPS was well represented at the East Alabama Worlds of Work at the Oxford Civic Center.
JSU CHILDCARE STUDENTS LEARN IMPORTANCE OF PROPER NUTRITION
Social Studies: Objective 29
Demonstrates Knowledge about Self
Shows awareness that each person has basic needs that must be met to stay healthy.
Thanks FCS Child Development Student Maggie for an amazing lesson. #growinggamecocks
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - CEPS DEAN'S OFFICE GRADUATE ASSISTANT - MS. KIMBERLY McPHEARSON
My name is Kimberly McPhearson and I am in my first year of achieving my masters degree in Integrated Studies with a focus on business and marketing. I am originally from Maryland and spent time studying in New York. I come from a family of 7 older brothers, me being the youngest and only girl, and my beautiful parents Kim and Gerrick. Having a big family has shown me that everyone has their own path to success, and no story is the same.
I chose JSU because it felt like the place I needed to be. After COVID, I was so lost in what my purpose was and where God was leading me next in my journey. In 2021, I decided to come to JSU to continue my career on the Women’s Soccer team. As time has gone by many doors have opened for me such as being an ambassador for Morgan’s Message, advocating for student- athlete mental health awareness on campus, becoming President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and lastly receiving the opportunity of becoming a Graduate Assistant for the College of Education Professional Studies. I have met and made many great connections here at JSU.
As I drawer nearer to my future, it has always been a dream of mine to start an esthetician business and expand my knowledge to possibly seek a career in real estate. I want to give back, I want to use my story to inspire others, I want the future generation to thrive to reach their full potential. As I remind myself every day, nothing in life worth having comes easy. I can’t wait to see what is next in my future.
REGIONAL INSERVICE CENTER PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
What an amazing day with Alabama Forestry, AMSTI, and Little River Canyon Center! The JSU Little River Canyon Center offers a fantastic area for learning.
EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK WELCOMES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
Early Childhood Block welcomed Mrs. Robbie Hines, Mental Health Services Coordinator of Oxford City Schools, to campus today! We are thankful for the partnership and look forward to more opportunities to learn in the future!
FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHT - MRS. PENNY LANE
Mrs. Lane is a lifelong Alabamian where she attended Piedmont High School then New World Business College where she cultivated her desire to serve in the administrative assistant role.
Penny joined the JSU family in August 2003 as the Administrative Assistant in Instructional Services Unit where she assists our students, faculty, staff and the public with an assortment of items in our Learning Resource Center, Teaching Learning Center and Tech Café. Prior to joining the JSU family, Penny worked at Piedmont Health Care Center.
Penny, and her husband Dan, have been married 37 years and have one son. Penny enjoys spending time family and friends and taking care of their many animals.
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