American University School of Education

New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Sampson Teams Up with Filmmaker Son Joshua Sampson and Award-Winning Education Specialist Bonnie J. Johnson to Pen Children’s Picture Book about Idioms

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

New York Times bestselling author Michael Sampson and award-winning education specialist Bonnie J. Johnson publish a detective-style picture book this week: The Pig, the Elephant and the Wise-Cracking Bird (Brown Books Kids; on sale: August 8, 2023).

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  • New York Times bestselling author Michael Sampson and award-winning education specialist Bonnie J. Johnson publish a detective-style picture book this week: The Pig, the Elephant and the Wise-Cracking Bird (Brown Books Kids; on sale: August 8, 2023).
  • Timed perfectly for back-to-school season, this clever language-learning resource is a must-have for parents, teachers and classroom libraries.
  • Adding to the hilarity is a bird that provides idiomatic nuggets of wisdom to help Ogden’s search.
  • Joshua Sampson graduated with a BFA from UT Austin and earned his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

DERREL BRYAN SELECTED AS INTERIM DEAN OF FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE'S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tracey Tedder announces the appointment of Dr. Derrel Bryan, professor and experienced leader, as the interim dean of the School of Education , effective immediately.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tracey Tedder announces the appointment of Dr. Derrel Bryan, professor and experienced leader, as the interim dean of the School of Education , effective immediately.
  • "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bryan as the interim dean of FSC's School of Education," said Tedder.
  • Bryan replaces Dr. Victoria Giordano, who will serve as the Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Assessment for Florida Southern College.
  • "After decades in secondary school education, Florida Southern presented a unique challenge for me as an administrator.

Association of College and University Educators Convenes Inaugural Conference to Accelerate Student Success Through Great Teaching

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the leader in student success and equity through quality instruction, believes the key to restoring public confidence in the value of higher education is to ensure student success through great teaching. To help colleges and universities provide all students with access to effective learning opportunities, ACUE today unveiled the agenda for the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC).

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  • To help colleges and universities provide all students with access to effective learning opportunities, ACUE today unveiled the agenda for the inaugural National Higher Education Teaching Conference (NHETC) .
  • "Decades of research demonstrate effective instruction has the greatest impact on student success," said Penny MacCormack, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, ACUE.
  • By convening the best minds in higher ed, our inaugural national conference will further the national movement to create learning environments where all students can be successful."
  • In addition, more than 75 other experts, practitioners and champions of effective college instruction will lead more than four dozen concurrent sessions.

Noodle Announces Formation of Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle, the country's fastest-growing online learning network, today announced the formation of a strategic advisory board composed of leaders in higher education. This distinguished group will help shape and guide Noodle's strategic initiatives, as well as advise on how best to serve its university and institution partners.

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  • NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle , the country's fastest-growing online learning network, today announced the formation of a strategic advisory board composed of leaders in higher education.
  • This distinguished group will help shape and guide Noodle's strategic initiatives, as well as advise on how best to serve its university and institution partners.
  • "We are so grateful that a highly esteemed group of leaders have agreed to serve as our inaugural advisory board," said Lee Bradshaw, Chief Strategy Officer, Noodle.
  • "When we were asked to join Noodle's advisory board, we readily accepted and look forward to working closely with our colleagues to help guide Noodle as it continues to explore how to best serve its partner institutions."

American International College Names Susan Henrichon, EdD, Dean of the School of Education

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.
  • Henrichon joined American International College in 2018, bringing more than thirty years of experience in PK-12 public education with more than fifteen years spent in senior leadership roles.
  • Most recently, Henrichon served as the associate dean of academic programs while teaching extensively in the School of Education, and additionally serving as a senior instructor and program supervisor for graduate students.
  • Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.

AIC Announces Addition of Club Hockey and Names First Head Coach of the DII Program

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

"I am excited for this opportunity to be the first head coach of the newly-formed AIC club hockey team," Beaudoin said, adding "It's special to get to build the team from the ground up.

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  • "I am excited for this opportunity to be the first head coach of the newly-formed AIC club hockey team," Beaudoin said, adding "It's special to get to build the team from the ground up.
  • Varsity Associate Head Coach Cory Schneider echoed the sentiment, stating, "Chris will be a great addition to AIC.
  • Club hockey will provide a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to receive a high-quality education and continue competing on the ice."
  • More recently, he has served as the head coach of the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) Springfield Pics elite team since the 20202021 season.