Spring 2017 | Volume 10, Number 2
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Preparing Leaders, Impacting the World, Shaping the Future

INSIDE

  • Hunger at Baylor?
  • Midway ISD Partnership Wins Award
  • Alumni Profile: Dr. Susan Kincannon
  • Faculty News
  • From English 101 to 'Til death do us part'

Spring 2017

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It might be hard to believe that food insecurity is a problem at a private university like Baylor, but research by a School of Education professor and doctoral student has shown that hunger exists at Baylor. And they are doing something about it.

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Collaboration is at the heart of Baylor School of Education's mission. Meaningful partnerships — working together in community — deepen our impact by opening new doors to discovery and multiplying our capabilities.

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The partnership between Baylor School of Education and Midway Independent School District to prepare future teachers has earned a national award.

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The superintendent of Belton ISD, Susan Kincannon, EdD ’10, shares her insights about leadership in a quickly growing district. In this story, also find EXTRA web content.

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AT&T Aspire Foundation, Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, and Independent Bank provided grants to School of Education programs, and a new joint degree with Truett has launched.

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Undergraduate students studied in Mexico during Spring Break on the inaugural Carpenter Embedded Classroom, possible through an endowment gift.

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School of Education faculty members and graduate students have reaped significant awards, from campus recognition to national accolades for a doctoral dissertation in science education.

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School of Education student Stephanie Wright of Plano was named “Student Teacher of the Year” for the State of Texas by the Texas Directors of Field Experience (TDFE).

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Research on veterans education led Dr. Janet Bagby, senior lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology, to establish an extensive support network for veteran students at Baylor.

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The School of Education is expanding its reach to alumni through the Baylor Alumni Network’s new Educators Network, which will allow the SOE to connect on a more routine basis Baylor educators. The Educators Network welcomes all teachers and school and university leaders.

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A love story born in the School of Education has grown into a scholarship fund to support undergraduates. It’s best to hear the story in Bill Ballou’s own words.

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Prolific faculty publication has included articles in significant journals as well as books published. These are just a few highlights from the year.