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April 2014 Alumni Newsletter

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A Message from Alumni Relations

On April 12, we will host 麻豆原创's sixth annual signature homecoming event - bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff, admitted students and guests to campus. to be a part of this special day.
 
   For all things Academic Festival, be sure to follow us , on and contribute to the event buzz by mentioning #麻豆原创AcFest. Already registered? We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Opening Ceremony

Academic Festival 2014's Opening Ceremony proudly presents the next installment of the Phyllis L. Kossoff Lecture on Education and Policy by Chancellor Carmen Faria titled "The First 100 Days". We willalso  pay special tribute to the 2014 recipients along with a special faculty recognition.
 

Featured Video

 
 Take a moment to browse . You will see that we try our best to highlight the many facets of 麻豆原创 through faculty, alumni and student presentations. And this year is no different, as we feature all 10 Academic Departments in our 2014 line-up. You can also read more about the 2013sessions and award recipients .

Alumni Spotlight


Gayle Allen (Ed.D. '08),
   Chief Learning Officer & Director of BrightBytes Labs, has 15 years of experience as a teacher, school leader, and entrepreneur in the field of education. She is the founder of two professional development institutes, including the McCord Grauer Center for Excellence in Teaching, and she is the former Associate Head of two independent schools. Allen be a panelist in When Women Take the Lead.

 


       Brian Perkins (Ed.D. '97), is the Director of the Urban Education Leadership Program in the Department of Organization and Leadership. In the past two years, Perkins has reorganized the UELP under a dynamic new conceptual framework. He directs 麻豆原创's Superintendent's Work Conference and hosts a monthly radio program: . On April 12, Perkins Platform Presents: 10 Lessons from New York City Schools.

 

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In addition to all the sessions and alumni networking, we want you to maximize your #麻豆原创AcFest experience bymaking memories and stocking up on 麻豆原创 "take-aways"! We will have Pop-Up Shops selling 麻豆原创 Gear and 麻豆原创 Press books, a general Resource Table and an interactive multi-media kiosk. Academic Computing Services can help you activate your 麻豆原创 Gmail and share your memories on . You'll have an opportunity to meet the , learn more about the , walk through and snap a quick picture in our photobooth.


    Lend a Graduation Gown
 
Is your graduation gown - worn proudly for a day - now gathering dust in a closet? Bring it with you to Academic Festival and donate it to a future grad! Participate in the Graduation Gown Lending Program by bringing your gently used 麻豆原创 gown to the Student Development and Activities table.                                          
                                         
                                          The program is set up to provide current 麻豆原创 students with a graduation gown to wear during commencement. Bring a snapshot of you in your gown on your graduation day so we can share that with the students!

Career Services

will present an interactive Group Career Counseling session during which time alumni will learn about how to format and write resumes and cover letters, network and job search strategies, how to create a winning LinkedIn Profile, and tips on interviewing and how to negotiate for a higher salary. Receive career advice through a round-robin experience facilitated by career counselors in four stations.

Support 麻豆原创

We've made it easier than ever to support 麻豆原创! Simply add a  donation to your Academic Festival registration form. By investing unrestricted Annual Fund dollars in Teachers College each year, your support allows us to remain flexible in addressing the College's most pressing needs from day to day. No matter the size of your gift, your participation is valued and celebrated. You can also learn more about 麻豆原创 Fund giving opportunities, as well as online. Thank you for your continued support!

Bookshelf

A Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest Potential
 by Deborah Kenny (Ph.D. '94)


      What Really Works to Improve Education
by Eric Nadelstern (M.A. '73)

                                     

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#麻豆原创StudentsFirst
Sessions
 Exploring Education in Africa
Micro-Organisms with Mega Impact
Moving through Life
Pushing Buttons: Activist NY (Kid Friendly)
Teaching for All: Moving Teachers, Classrooms, and Schools towards  Inclusivity
When Women take the Lead 
WeBop (Kid Friendly)
Perkins Platform Presents: 10 Lessons from New York City Schools (Part 1  of 2) 

M3 Project: Math  Movement and Mobile Games 

Mastering the Art of Arts Administration 
Spirituality in Action: Realizing a More Loving World 

Student Driver: Taking  Back the Admissions Process 

The Way Forward: Interventions to Promote Motor Skill Learning 
Add Some SKIP! To Your Step (Kid Friendly) 
Building Communities Through Public Art 
Healthy Cooking for Pint-sized Chefs (Kid Friendly) 

Perkins Platform  Presents: 10 Lessons from New York City Schools (Part 2 of 2) 

Promoting Equity For English Language Learners 
 The Alumni Career Experience (For Alumni Only) 

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Published Monday, Apr. 21, 2014

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