12.10.17 – Dr. Kimberly Walker McAlister was approved by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors as the next dean of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development, within which the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling is housed. McAlister will lead that department and the Departments of Health and Human Performance, Military […]
12.06.17 – Dr. Michelle Fazio-Brunson and Dr. Katrina Jordan, both professors in Northwestern State University’s early childhood education program, presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in November where they shared their research titled, “Addressing the Cradle to Prison Pipeline through Early Childhood Education Service Learning […]
10.21.17 – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored several alumni during Homecoming festivities with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and recognition as Distinguished Young Professionals. From left are Dr. Vickie Gentry, dean of the College, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Billy Crawford of New Orleans, Jeffrey […]
10.11.17 – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will honor several individuals with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and will honor two Distinguished Young Professionals during Homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 21. Individuals will be honored during a reunion at 1 p.m. in the Commons Area of the Teacher Education […]
09.28.17 – The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) today recognized the NSU Middle Lab School and five other Louisiana public schools as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Blue Ribbon Schools program honors schools that are either high-performing or have closed achievement gaps, especially among minority or disadvantaged students. These schools demonstrate that all students […]
09.08.17 – Kimberly Eckert, an alumnae of Northwestern’s teacher preparation program, was named the 2018 Louisiana Teacher of the Year.
Read more about the award and selection process.
Read Kimberly’s blog about her experience.
05.12.17 – The spring 2017 graduates of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development were recognized at a reception preceding the 10 a.m. commencement exercises on May 12, 2017. The reception is a tradition in the College and is held prior to each commencement for graduates and their guests.
04.25.17 – CTTIE-1 endorsement courses will be offered during two 2017 sessions. The summer session dates are July 3-28, and the fall session dates are October 16-November 10. Cost and registration details are available on the flyer. Download the flyer.
02.03.17 – Kelly Phillips, a Northwestern State University graduate student seeking a master’s degree in special education, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Louisiana Council for Exception Children. From left are Donna Edwards, first lady of Louisiana, Jon Downs, Phillips and Bambi Polotzola, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Disabilities.
02.01.17 – The Northwestern State University family, and especially the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling, lost a friend on January 31, 2017. Dr. Wendell Wellman, coordinator of graduate programs in educational leadership, succumb to nearly a year-long illness. We join his family in remembering him fondly and extend our sympathies to them, especially our […]
