Tag: Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

Sociodrama Club Presents at the 2019 Children’s Services Council of Broward County Kinship Family Conference

On June 7th, Grace Telesco, Ph.D., Associate Professor, and the Sociodrama Club: Stage for Change, at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice provided the keynote presentation at the Children’s Services Council of Broward County Kinship Family Conference.

The sociodrama presentation of “Behind the Mask” focused on raising awareness of predator risk for children within the foster care community. The highly charged dramatic presentation by the Sociodrama Club and facilitated discussion by Telesco, was extremely well received by over 150 participants. Issues related to child suicide prevention, bullying, child predator awareness, and intervention strategies were addressed in an experiential style that held the audience captive.

Norlando Padilla (Club President), Michelle Rodriguez, David Troxell, and Joshua Enfinger were the sociodrama club members who participated. All are students within the criminal justice program.

Education Graduate Authors Book on Early Reading Development

Alvin Haywood, Ed.D.

Haywood was born in Vallejo, California, and attended public schools there from kindergarten through the community college level. Upon transferring to San Jose State University (CA), he later received undergraduate degrees in social work and psychology, a master’s degree in education, and both teaching and administrative credentials. After retirement from 34 years of elementary and middle school teaching and overcoming a bout with cancer, Haywood enrolled in FCE&SCJ’s doctorate program. He graduated in 2015.

His second book is currently in publication–Students Loving Math: What’s Reading Got to do With It?

This summer Haywood will travel to Barcelona, Spain, to participate in the annual international conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). The theme of this year’s conference is: Public Policy in an Era of Rapid Change.

For more information on Cultivating Early Reading Development: Reaping the Benefits of School Success, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/author/dralvinhaywoodedd

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal (FCE&SCJ) Attended the 17th Annual Un Maestro Especial 2019 Awards Luncheon

On May 28, NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal (FCE&SCJ) attended the 17th Annual Un Maestro Especial 2019 Awards Luncheon at the Miami Lakes Educational Center.

The luncheon honored 10 teachers from Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools who were nominated by students, parents or a fellow colleague.  FCE&SCJ was proud to sponsor the event, and provided each of the 10 teachers with a $3,500 tuition voucher should they enroll in a graduate degree with the college. Additionally, the other two sponsors, Univision and Palmetto 57 Volkswagen and Nissan Car dealerships, awarded $1,000 cash to each teacher. Associate Dean, Jamie Manburg, Ed.D., and Executive Director, Jorge Blanco, Ed.D., represented FCE&SCJ at the event.

To view a video from the vent please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqmoQg9vAl0

Education Alumnus Named Superintendent of Bertie County Schools in North Carolina

Otis Smallwood, Ed.D.

Otis Smallwood, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, has been chosen as the new Superintendent for Bertie County Schools in Bertie County, North Carolina.

Smallwood has over twenty-five years of experience in education.  Most recently, he has spent the past 11 years as Assistant Superintendent of Jones County Public Schools (North Carolina) in charge of Human Resources. Through his work with the Jones County State Employees Credit Union, Smallwood helped a family ravaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018 receive a new home through Habitat for Humanity; even being on hand to present the keys to the Hill family when they moved in earlier in the spring.

He will take over Bertie County Schools on July 22; his first priorities are school security and teacher retention.

Smallwood earned his doctorate of education with FCE&SCJ in 2015.

College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Named Jewish Family Services Community Partner of the Year

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) has been named Jewish Family Services (JFS) Community Partner of the Year!

Maribel Del Rio-Roberts,Psy.D., was in attendance at the JFS 57th Annual Meeting on May 15th to receive the award on behalf of FCE&SCJ for Community Partner of the Year.  She  has worked in collaboration with Jewish Family Services (JFS) this year to connect students in the MS in Developmental Disabilities program to employment opportunities within JFS’s newly established “BOOST” program.  The BOOST program is aimed at improving vocational and functional life skills, socialization and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities.  The program addresses a high need area in the community, while also providing an exciting real-world, paid employment opportunity for NSU students in the field of developmental disabilities.  The partnership resulted in employment for 3 MS in Developmental Disabilities students Alyda Inoa, Danielle Figg, and Nikol Rodriguez, as Skills Coaches within the program. The program is currently running for 24 weeks as a pilot for six young adults (currently ranging in age from 23-31, all on the autism spectrum), and will run another 24-week cycle for another six young adults upon completion of the first cycle.

Education Alumna Pens Novel

Sylvia Mader, Ed.D., a 1979 graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice,  has announced the publication of her novel,  AWater Lily Blooms. The title of the book refers to a water lily pond on Martha’s Vineyard, where the novel is partially set. The main character, Andie, goes to college off-island with the stated desire to be a physician. Andie’s college years turn out to be very challenging. Will the release of her pent-up sexuality, the lure of New York high society, the possibility of a stage career, and severe tragedy prevent her from achieving her goal?

Mader is a former Biology professor and textbook author. Her first textbook called Inquiry into Life, now in its 16th edition, has a human emphasis while Biology in its 13th ed is more traditional.  Human Biology and Essentials of Biology are suitable for one-semester courses.

She currently resides in Florida with her husband. She also has a close relationship with her three children and eight grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Sylvia Kansfield, is a professional artist who designed the cover for A Water Lily Blooms.

To learn more about A Water Lily Blooms, please visit:  https://www.amazon.com/Water-Lily-Blooms-Sylvia-Mader/dp/1949756262#customerReviews

Education Alumna Recognized for Peer Inclusion Program

Heidi Gomez

Heidi Gomez, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, was recognized for her Peer Inclusion Program at Chamberlain High School (Tampa) at the Excellence in Action Awards ceremony.

The Peer Inclusion Program at Chamberlain High School was implemented at the start of the 2018-2019 school year with 30 peers. The peers are 10th – 12th grade students who are assigned to Heidi for one period, and earn credit and community hours. After an interview, they are assigned a specific classroom, and work in a variety of settings supporting students with disabilities. The peers engage in each lesson, and work with students in the areas of independent functioning skills, social emotional needs, and academics. The program has also changed the school culture. Peers and their students have become friends and feel included in ways they hadn’t before the program was implemented. They sit together at lunch, attend extracurricular events, and act as mentors.

Heidi has been recognized for numerous awards in her 12 years of teaching. She’s been named Teacher of the Year at Adams Middle School, Council for Exception Children (CEC) ESE Teacher of the year for Hillsborough County, the ESE Preceptor of the Year for her work with exceptional students, and the Ida S. Baker Distinguished Educator at Chamberlain High School.

She earned both her Bachelors and Master’s degree at the Abraham S. Fischler college of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

Fischler Academy Students Attend the 2019 Sanford Partnership Summit in San Diego

On April 29, Fischler Academy students Chloe Behar, Bianca Oliveira, Vanessa Montros Castro, Tianna Harris, and Giselle Perez from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ), attended the 2019 Sanford Partnership Summit: A Mindshare Around Equity, Teacher Preparation, and SEL “Ensuring Excellence Through Collaboration.” The students were accompanied by FCE&SCJ Associate Dean, Jamie Manburg, Ed.D., and Luke Williams, Director of the Fischler Academy.

The students presented the Fischler Academy Authentic Module Integration, showcasing the Schooling Sharks program, which is designed for first semester Fischler Academy freshmen students. In the program, students work in small teams to develop and deliver a unique lesson. Each team is assigned to a Pk-12 in-service teacher, who serves as the mentor to the group and guides the students in the development of their lesson plan.

(left to right) Chloe Behar, Bianca Oliveira, Vanessa Montros Castro, Tianna Harris, Giselle Perez, Lucas Williams

 

College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Graduate Authors Book on Christianity

David P. Diaz, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of

Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ), recently authored the book, “The Genesis Labyrinth: Investigating Alternatives in the First Eleven Chapters of Genesis.” The book is a thought-provoking account that contains teachings taken from the book of Genesis that define its essence upon the Christian faith.

Diaz is an author and retired college professor. His writings have spanned the gamut between peer-reviewed technical articles to his memoir, “The White Tortilla”, which won the 2006 American Book Award. He holds B.S. and M.S. from California Polytechnic State University and earned his doctoral degree from FCE&SCJ in 2000.

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Host Mock Murder Trial

Undergraduate students in the Introduction to Criminal Justice class at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice participated in a Mock Murder Trial, on Tuesday, April 23 at the Shepard Broad College of Law. The course is taught by Assistant Professor Grace Telesco, Ph.D.

The mock trial was the culmination of hard work, research, investigation, and preparation that spanned the entire semester. The class was given a mock murder case to analyze, and ultimately try, in a courtroom setting with an actual Judge (Ret. Judge Victoria Brennan). The undergraduate students, many of whom are Criminal Justice majors or minors, took the stand as witnesses and defendants, with fellow student prosecutors and defense attorneys hammering them with questions and sound arguments. Undergraduate students from other criminal justice courses served as jurors, as well as members of  NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute.

This collaborative and interactive educational modality proved to be an invaluable learning experience for all in attendance. Many students commented in the de-brief that working on the Mock Trial Program throughout the semester has inspired them to change their majors or minors to Criminal Justice and Law.

To learn more about Grace Telesco, Ph.D., and the School of Criminal Justice, please visit: https://education.nova.edu/faculty/telesco-grace.html

 

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