Tag: Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

More Than 190 Attend Teachers for Tomorrow Conference

Teachers for Tomorrow

Teachers for Tomorrow

The third annual Teachers for Tomorrow Conference was a remarkable success. This year’s event celebrated the theme “Educational Passion, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship.” It brought together a passionate community of more than 190 attendees, including aspiring educators, faculty, NSU students, NSU alumni, and education leaders from across the country.

As a fully student-run conference, the event showcased the dedication and leadership of the Pre-Professional Strategic Team students, who worked tirelessly to organize and execute every detail. Their efforts were supported and guided by Lucas Williams, director of the Fischler Academy; Assistant Professor Jennifer Berne; and Sean Stanton, admissions coordinator and founder of the conference.

The conference featured dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops designed to spark innovation and creativity in education. Highlights included a panel discussion on entrepreneurial approaches in teaching, collaborative sessions co-led by Fischler Academy students and NSU’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice faculty, and opportunities to network with peers dedicated to transforming education.

Attendees left inspired, equipped with actionable strategies, and energized to make a meaningful impact in their future classrooms. This annual event continues to grow as a cornerstone for empowering and celebrating the next generation of educators.

Education Grad Gets Director Position at Florida Memorial University

Adrienne Fuller

Adrienne Fuller

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice graduate Adrienne Fuller, Ed.D., is taking on a new role at Florida Memorial University.

Fuller has been named as the director of online education and educational technology. Using Blackboard, Fuller will oversee the enhancement of online courses and programs.

Fuller graduated from NSU with her master’s degree and doctorate in Instructional Technology and Distance Education.

Fuller said she didn’t expect this opportunity at first. She previously worked as a teacher with the Broward County School District and did instructional design on the side. However, she stopped to finish her doctorate and hoped to continue afterward.

“I thought that I would find myself doing some additional part time work in instructional design to kind of get back into the field because I had stopped for a short period of time to finish the doctoral program,” she said. “That was the route that I was preparing to head into until this opportunity opened, and I applied, and the rest is history.”

Fischler Alumnus Inducted Into National Teacher Hall of Fame

Hueck

Hueck

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice alumnus Erick Hueck, Ed.D., has been inducted into the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame.

Hueck, who has served as an educator for more than 36 years, is the 152nd inductee to the Hall of Fame. There are currently 160 inductees.

The National Teachers Hall of Fame was founded in Emporia, Kansas, in 1989 to honor teachers and the teaching profession through a recognition program and museum. Nominees must be certified public or non-public schoolteachers, active or retired, with at least 20 years of experience in teaching grades pre-K through 12th grade.

Hueck was part of the class of 2023, along with four other inductees. He currently teaches chemistry and advanced placement chemistry at Miami Senior High School, where he has worked since 1988.

Hueck was previously named Miami Dade Teacher of the Year in 2003. He also received the 2011 Florida Governor’s Excellence in Education Award, was named as an Outstanding Science Educator in 2013 by the Florida Association of Science Teachers, and in 2022, he received the Yale Educator Award and the NEA California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence.

Students Attend Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference

From left, Laila Horton, Associate Professor Grace Telesco and Justin Campbell

Justin Campbell and Laila Horton, students in the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, attended an academic conference through a sponsorship from professionals in the criminal justice field.

They attended the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference and the Alpha Phi Sigma annual meeting in Chicago. It was an opportunity to learn, network and build connections in the field of criminal justice.

The students hosted a discussion where they shared their insights on how they revitalized the Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at NSU.

The trip was made possible by a donation from the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association Foundation. The conference was a first for Horton and Campbell. Associate Professor Grace Telesco accompanied the students. Telesco also spoke during the conference on the preliminary findings of her study on the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

Posted 04/07/24

Criminal Justice Professor Publishes New Textbook Edition

Professor Jennifer Allen of the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice has published a new edition of the textbook “Research Methods in Criminal Justice.” Now in its fourth edition, the book tackles scientific research in criminal justice.

The book offers updated information on practices and approaches. It’s divided into four sections, guiding readers through the essentials of research in criminal justice: introduction to research, sampling methods, statistics, and common errors in presenting and interpreting research findings and technology.

The chapters offer plenty of data and real criminal justice examples, and some chapters have been combined to make room for new information such as an expanded discussion of qualitative research methods.

The book can easily be understood by criminal justice students.

For more information, click here.

Posted 03/17/24

Education Doctoral Student Builds Connections at Conference

Ashley Wiedow

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice doctoral student Ashley Wiedow attended the national conference for Kappa Delta Pi, where she made a presentation and built connections with other educators.

Wiedow is a third-year doctoral student earning her Ed.D. with a double major in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Special Education. She also serves as the president of the Omega Theta chapter of KDP. Wiedow served as the representative of the chapter and attended the first in-person KDP conference in several years in St. Louis.

Wiedow, a board-certified behavioral analyst, said she enjoyed meeting and connecting with other educators.

Wiedow’s presentation alongside her mentor described teaching as a compass and how it can take one in many different directions, something her mentors did for her as an educator navigating the field of behavior analysis.

The Omega Theta chapter was recognized during the conference and received multiple awards as one of the highest leadership chapters, and Wiedow won the award for Chapter Leader of the Year.

Posted 03/17/24

Fischler College Sponsors the Caliber Awards

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice was one of the sponsors of  the Broward County Public School Caliber Awards.

The Feb. 2 event recognized and celebrated outstanding teachers, principals, assistant principals and school-related employees in the Broward County School District.

The college was a platinum sponsor for the event and provided a $5,000 scholarship to the four respective winners of the teacher, principal, assistant principal and school-related Employee of the Year.

The college was represented at the event by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Kenneth Rockensies, Ed.D., and Senior Director of Graduate Admissions Leonard Jacobskind, Ed.D.

Rockensies spoke about the mission of the college and thanked Broward County Public Schools for its continued partnership with the college.

Posted 03/04/24

Teachers of Tomorrow Conference Sees Unprecedented Success

More than 150 students, educators and guests attended the student-organized Fischler Academy Teachers of Tomorrow Conference on Saturday, Jan. 13.

The event was organized by a committee of Fischler Academy students and led by the chair of the committee, Sean Stanton. It was the conference’s second year, evolving from a small event in a couple of classrooms in the Carl DeSantis Building to a much larger event in the Alan B. Levan I NSU Broward Center of Innovation.

The theme of the conference was “Technology and Equity in Education.” Topics focused on the ways technology, such as artificial intelligence, can strengthen teacher practice and improve outcomes for students.

The event featured nationally recognized speakers such as EdTech consultant and expert Dr. Monica Burns, educational consultant Ken Shelton and educator and digital learning pioneer Holly Clark.

Plans for the conference began months in advance, and Fischler Academy Director Luke Williams said the event was also made possible through the support and leadership of Dr. Jennifer Berne, the faculty adviser.

“She played a huge role in really guiding these students in a lot of ways with what this event would look like and helping to put some of those pieces together,” he said.

Williams also cited the support of Director of Special Projects Jessica Rodriguez, Department Chairs Carmen Session and Marcelo Castro, and Dean Kimberly Durham.

Posted 03/03/24

Education Alum Publishes Book Chapter and Article

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice alum and adjunct Professor Beverly Knox-Pipes recently published a magazine article and a textbook chapter.

Knox-Pipes graduated from NSU with her Ed.D. in instructional technology and distance education. She was delivering the keynote speech at a conference in Las Vegas last summer when the owner of a home-health organization whose employees were predominantly low-income women and people of color, asked her to write an article addressing breaking the cycle of poverty through education and leadership.

Having worked with Title I schools and in lower economic minority neighborhoods, Knox-Pipes was especially suited to the task. She published “Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Home Health Care Workers” in the magazine Home Care Evolution Quarterly.

Knox-Pipes wrote that it’s important to listen to people in struggling communities and to provide support and opportunities for training and mentorship to benefit employees and their organization.

“Take care of your employees and they will take care of you,” she wrote.

Knox-Pipes also wrote a chapter for the book “ED. Matadores: Revolutionizing the Educational System.”

Reflecting on her extensive career, ranging from teacher to assistant superintendent and professor, Knox-Pipes discussed the challenges and successes of implementing change in education.

To read Knox-Pipes’ magazine article, click here. To check out the book, click here.

Posted 02/18/24

Education Professor Earns Recognition from Guinness World Records

Professor Hui Huang Fang Su

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Professor Hui Huang Fang Su has earned a new accolade: recognition from Guinness World Records.

Su was recently named as one of Chapter 23’s Positive Change Makers in the World 2023.

The chapter focuses on 23 influential people from various fields who are making a difference in the world. Su, one of two people selected from the United States, was recognized for her contributions to the field of education.

Learning of the accolade, Su said she was shocked but honored. She traveled to London for a ceremony, where she accepted the award and got to speak at the House of Parliament.

Su was recognized for her work as the creator of Project MIND: Math is Not Difficult, which helps eliminate the fear of math and make learning fun and more accessible.

While in London, Su met professors from other universities, one of the advisers to King Charles II and British politician Bob Blackman.

Posted 02/05/24

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