Dropout Prevention Coalition Newsletter - Mar 2012 (PDF)

2010 Edition of Connections

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About Watson

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Research & Highlights

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Watson Publications

The WSE produces several publications and guides. Learn more about Watson Publications >

Recent News & Events

Field Experience in Costa Rica- 2012

On Friday May 11th, a group of 7 students departed for Costa Rica (May 11-June 3), 6 from UNCW and 1 from UNC Asheville. We hope you will be interested in following our blogs. Please see below urls.

• Elizabeth Crawford - http://unavidaencostarica.blogspot.com/
• Georgie Bramley - http://globalclassroombramleyg.blogspot.com/
• Aly Allder - http://undiaenlavidadeuntico.blogspot.com/
• Kelsey Cain - http://globalclassroomkecain.blogspot.com/
• Kellie DeVane - http://kelliedevaneglobalclassroom.blogspot.com/
• Catherine Huntley - http://cathuntley.blogspot.com/
• Kristin Kaynan - http://kristinkaynan.blogspot.com/
• Brandi Reynolds - http://costaricabrandi.blogspot.com/
• Amelia Wall - http://ameliawall.blogspot.com/

Call for Tutors- Summer 2012

The Watson School of Education seeks 35 UNCW students to tutor rising 7th and 8th graders from Columbus County as part of a four week enrichment program to take place on the campus of UNCW. Tutors will be expected to participate in an orientation, foster positive relationships with individual students, and create and deliver engaging literacy lesson plans based on individual students’ interests and needs.  Priority will be given to students who have been accepted into the Watson School of Education and/or have experience working with middle school students.  WSE students in Middle Grades, Elementary Education, and Special Education are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive a $250 stipend credited to your UNCW student account. Lunch with your tutee at Wagoner Hall will be included at no charge.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Attend an orientation on Tuesday, June 26th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
• Plan and teach eight tutoring sessions every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of July, beginning July 3rd from 1:00 to 2:30.
• Join your tutee for lunch before each tutoring session from 12:00-12:45.
• Attend the program finale celebration in Columbus County on Thursday, July 26th.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Somer Lewis (lewiss@uncw.edu), WSE Teacher-In-Residence, by Friday, June 1st. A brief interview and background check will be required. Reimbursement for students needing background checks will be added to your tutoring stipend and credited to your UNCW student account.

Students Attend Poetry Workshop and Slam Events

More than 100 high school and college students attended the workshop conducted by the Sacrificial Poets of Chapel Hill on 3/23/12in the McNeil Hall Auditorium. Several students read their new poems at the end of the workshop to this gathering of young poets. Students in the photo travelled over an hour by bus from Jacksonville, NC, to attend the Poetry Workshop and the Spoken Word Poetry Slam held the night before, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Both events were made possible by joint support from the Watson School of Education, UNCW's Office of Campus Diversity and Inclusion, and the Department of English. These events were produced and directed by Prof. Maurice M. Martinez, Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education in the Watson School of Education.

WSE Scholarship Brown Bag Series

All faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to join us for lunchtime presentations throughout our fall and spring semesters. Feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. View the flyer for upcoming dates and times or watch archived presentations.

What Works: Innovative Models and Best Practices in Education

Discover what's happening in our partnership districts in 2011-2012!
WSE faculty, staff, and students are invited to "What Works," a presentation series highlighting successful instructional strategies, academic programs and
community outreach within our partnership schools. View archived presentations >

Archived Articles

• Portrait Unveiling of Dr. Cathy Barlow
• 2011 Emeriti Faculty Lunch
• NAO Robots Demonstrated at Board of Trustees
• Conference to Explore Contributions of Rosenwald Schools to African American Education in Southeastern North Carolina
• Reading Program Pairs UNCW Tutors with Children at Hillcrest
• 2011 Razor Walker Awards
• Teaching Fellows Helping the Community
• Educators working to keep students from dropping out
• 3rd Annual AIG Mini-conference
• Dr. Saul Bachner Passes Away
• Dr. John Fischetti Honored
• Professor Receives Praise for Novels
• Congratulations to the First Ed.D. Class to Graduate!