Department of Education
News & Awards

Graduate Information Session
10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008
Conway Hall, Room 103

Featuring: Master of Education with Elementary and Secondary Certification

Come for an in-depth look at Rockhurst and meet program faculty, graduate admission staff and financial aid experts.
RSVP: contact the Office of Graduate Admission at (816) 501-3590 or graduate.admission@rockhurst.edu.

READ THE WORLD LITERACY CONFERENCE
We are pleased to announce the featured presenters for our 2008 Conference, to be held
October 8 and 9, 2008: 

Jeff Wilhelm and Frank Serafini

Read more in our Read the World 2008 Brochure (423 kb pdf file).

Kappa Delta Pi
The Rockhurst University chapter of Kappa Delta Pi promotes scholars and educators to achieve and sustain preeminence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  In addressing the needs of members through the phases of their careers as scholars and educators, we provide an energetic, diverse learning community that enhances professional growth through high quality programs, services, and products.  Membership in this chapter is based on rigorous academic and service related standards.  Our members are dedicated to the following principles:

  * recognizing scholarship and excellence in education
  * promoting the development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices
  * enhancing the growth and leadership of our diverse members

  * fostering inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues

  * maintaining a high degree of professional fellowship

Fall 2007 Leaders:

Katie Hall, President

James Larson, Officer

Alan Penrose, Officer
Stuart Phipps, Faculty Advisor

Ignatian Outstanding Student Teacher Award

The Department of Education awards the Ignatian Outstanding Student Teaching Award to undergraduate and graduate students at Rockhurst University who actively seeks opportunities to promote Ignatian Pedagogy. The preservice teachers consistently model the ideals and principles of the Rockhurst University Department of Education conceptual framework and the State of Missouri Beginning Teacher Standards.  The Ignatian Outstanding Student Teacher understands that teaching is necessarily a value-laden activity.  During the professional semester of their academic career, these nominees consistently strive for the “magis” on the moral consequences of instructional and curricular decisions.  The award is presented to Education students who go beyond the mastery of the skills and understandings normally found in the well-informed and competent students.  “Magis” refers not only to academics, but also to action with reflection and discernment.

Award Recipients

Fall, 2006
Mishonta Flowers, B.A. in Elementary Education

Spring 2006:

Justin Cimino, M.Ed. Elementary Education

Spring 2005:

Cate Starr, B.A. in Elementary Education

Andrew Plaster, B.A. in Secondary Education, Social Studies

Ignatius Alonso, M.Ed., Secondary Education, Biology

Martha Ramos Drone, M.Ed., Secondary Education, Spanish

Jeffrey Nevinski, M.Ed., Secondary Education, Mathematics

Kalli Williams, M.Ed., Secondary Education, Social Studies

Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award Missouri

Awarded by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in Jefferson City, MO.  These students truly represent the quality of the teacher we strive to prepare in the Jesuit tradition.

Award Recipients

Spring, 2007

Raquel Coy, M.Ed. Elementary Education, Class of 2005 Fall

Justin Cimino, M.Ed. Elementary Education, Class of 2006 Spring

Spring, 2005

Kelly Warren, M.Ed. Secondary Social Studies Education, Spring 2004 Class

Krischawna Silvers, M.Ed. Elementary Education, Fall 2004 Class

Spring, 2003:

Amy Fagnani, B.A., Secondary Social Studies Education, Spring 2001 Class

Spring, 2001

Kristi Reese, B.A. Elementary Education, Spring 2000 Class

Lara Wikera, B.A. Elementary Education, Spring 2000 Class

Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award Kansas

Awarded by the Kansas State Board of Education. These students truly represent the quality of the teacher we strive to prepare in the Jesuit tradition.

Spring, 2004:

Gavin Spake, B.A. Elementary Education, Fall 2003 Class