EDUCATION A
t Rollins, future educators find a pathway to a purposeful career. Whether you focus on elementary or secondary education, you’ll learn research-proven strategies to engage your students and hone those new skills through immersive fieldwork in local classrooms. Along the way, you’ll be supported by seasoned educators and faculty— mentors who prioritize your professional growth and model the skills you’ll need to make an impact. With an array of research and study-abroad opportunities, you’ll gain meaningful experience, and Rollins’ long-standing relationships with local school districts will give you a head start on your career. When you complete Rollins’ stateapproved program, you’ll be eligible for Professional Teacher Certification in Florida, giving you the ability to jump right into your career or pursue an advanced degree.
Why Study Education at Rollins Accessible Faculty At Rollins, you’ll learn from professors who are personally invested in your progress. In fact, you’ll meet with them regularly on-site at the local schools where you conduct fieldwork.
Career Connections Rollins’ connections with local schools offer a direct path to employment. In recent years, 100 percent of Rollins education graduates who have chosen to teach have secured jobs in the field.
Global Context With study-abroad programs spanning four continents, you’ll build your ability to instruct and innovate within diverse classrooms.
“The experience I had at Rollins, and specifically the education department, was invaluable. From my first class in the program, I knew I found my family. I now have a solid support system of colleagues and mentors. Having this support has made the transition to teaching so much easier.”
Sade Sims ’16
Third-Grade Teacher, John Young Elementary School
Rollins Education Careers Rollins education grads are inspiring tomorrow’s brightest minds at schools in our backyard and around the country.
Christina Baumann ’17
Mathematics Teacher, Milwee Middle School
Megan Matthews ’15
Kindergarten Teacher, Lakeville Elementary School
Brie Penaherrera ’16
Third-Grade Teacher, Independence Elementary School
Mike Reese ’03 ’10MAT
Instructional Coach, Baldwin Park Elementary School
Mark Shanoff ’98
Principal, Edgewater High School
Caroline S. Teague ’15MAT
Second-Grade Teacher, Dommerich Elementary School
Real World Experience Rollins’ deep connections to local schools allow education majors to hone their skills through hands-on field experiences.
Popular Courses Through courses and field experiences, you’ll learn to help students link their existing knowledge, skills, and attitudes with new learning. Rollins’ interdisciplinary education also allows you to meet statewide requirements for teacher certification while learning subjects outside your major. • RED 309 Fundamentals of Reading • EDU 324 Curriculum for Diverse Learners • EDU 346 International Field Studies • EDU 363 Social Studies for Elementary Schools • RED 369 Research-Based Practices in Literary Instruction • EDU 406 Strategies for Instruction, Learning & Classroom Management
Beyond the Classroom International Fieldwork Rollins education professors lead field studies to destinations like China, the Netherlands, and Rwanda, focusing on topics like education in rural schools as well as Anne Frank schools.
Undergraduate and Graduate Research Faculty and students frequently collaborate on schoolbased research. Recent settings include a local first-grade classroom and Rollins’ Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center.
Kappa Delta Pi This honorary society offers opportunities for professional development, service learning, and leadership. Membership is limited to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education.
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Expert Faculty Every Rollins education professor holds a terminal degree in the field. These experts are true partners in your educational journey, leading international trips, collaborating on research, and offering personal advising.
Wendy Brandon, EdD | Associate Professor of Education Research interests: Role of race, class, and gender in school success within local, national, and global contexts
J. Scott Hewit, EdD | Associate Professor of Education Research interests: Innovative instructional strategies in Rwanda, emerging technology in developing nations, and educational policy around the globe
Jenn Manak, PhD | Associate Professor of Education Research interests: The interconnected nature of reading and writing instruction, the impact of culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogies on diverse students’ literacy learning, and literacy education around the globe
H. James McLaughlin, PhD | Professor and Richard James Mertz Chair of Education Research interests: Education in Anne Frank schools in Europe; Holocaust and genocide education; meaningful international experiences for college students
Debra K. Wellman, PhD | Professor of Education Research interests: The intersection of authentic children’s and adolescent literature with instructional strategies that promote learning and literacy practices that lead students to a love of reading
Jie Yu, PhD | Associate Professor of Education Research interests: Curriculum studies, narrative inquiry, phenomenology, and multicultural education
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