Archived News
Professor Paul D. Hastings Appointed Interim Dean of School of Education
On July 1, 2016, Professor Paul D. Hastings was appointed to serve as Interim Dean of the School of Education after the retirement of Founding Dean Harold Levine.
2016 Honoring Educators Awards
Every year, the School of Education hosts the Honoring Educators Awards Ceremony, where that year’s honorees are recognized for their contributions in education. See a complete list of the 2016 honorees here.
2016 Honoring Educators Awards
Outstanding Teaching Credential Student
Maria Jose May
Maria May grew up in Portugal and came to the
United States as an English language learner. She is passionate
about diversity and equity in education. She earned her first
undergraduate degree in Agricultural Engineering in Portugal, as
well as a bachelor’s degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC
Davis, where her training in plant sciences and wine chemistry
honed her analytical and problem-solving skills.
Emily Solari Named a Chancellor’s Fellow
Emily Solari, associate professor of education, has been selected as a 2016-17 Chancellor’s Fellow, a title she will hold for five years. The Chancellor’s Fellows Program recognizes “the rising stars who shine as teachers and campus citizens, and whose scholarly work already puts them at the top of their fields — garnering attention far and wide.” It is one of the highest and most prestigious honors given at UC Davis.
Nicole Sparapani Joins Faculty
Nicole Sparapani, PhD joined the School of Education faculty this summer as an Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education. Sparapani, who earned her doctorate in Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University, is a certified speech-language pathologist. She completed her postdoctoral studies on individualizing student instruction at Arizona State University and the Institute for the Science of Teaching and Learning.
Maisha T. Winn and Lawrence Winn Join School of Education
Will Establish a Center for Restorative Justice
This summer the School of Education welcomed Maisha T. Winn, PhD and Lawrence (Torry) Winn, JD to the School of Education. Maisha T. Winn has been appointed as a Professor, and the UC Davis Chancellor and Provost additionally have extended her the new honorary designation of “Chancellor’s Leadership Professor.” Torry Winn will serve as an Academic Administrator. The Winns, who are married, will jointly develop a center for restorative justice to be located within the School of Education.
Founding Dean Harold Levine Retires
Founding School of Education Dean Harold Levine retired on June 30, 2016. He came to UC Davis from UCLA in 2001, and since then has been a tireless advocate for the School’s vision to eliminate educational inequities and advance a quality education for all.
Alumna Clare Wiley Honored at River City High School
Building Named in Memory of Much-Loved Teacher
Clare Wiley made a lasting impression on the students, staff and faculty of River City High School in the eight years she taught there as a science teacher. Clare’s passion for biology led her to transform her biology curriculum to be more interactive and student-centered. She also served as a mentor to students who were competing in science and technology competitions, started a biotechnology elective, and founded the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program, which now serves over 350 students per year.
Reading Clinic Enrolling Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Help researchers learn how to improve children's reading comprehension
Do you or someone you know have a child with an autism spectrum disorder who also struggles with reading comprehension difficulties?
Alexis Patterson, PhD Joins Faculty
The School of Education welcomes our newest faculty member: Alexis Patterson, PhD, who joins us this fall as an Assistant Professor of Elementary Science Education.
Teen obesity screens may not help with weight loss
Eight states now screen their students for obesity and inform parents if their children have a high body mass index. But does screening students for obesity actually improve obesity rates? UC Davis Assistant Professor Kevin Gee’s new research indicates it may not.
Steven Athanases Honored with Faculty Citation Award
Steven Athanases, professor of education, has received a 2015 UC Davis Diversity and Principles of Community Faculty Citation Award in special recognition of career achievement and distinguished leadership and vision in advancing the equal opportunity and diversity objectives within the UC Davis community.
2015 Honoring Educators Awards
Outstanding Students
Leanna Carollo (Credential/MA Candidate)
Leanna Carollo is a multiple subject credential and
master’s degree candidate in the UC Davis School of Education.
She student-taught in a fifth grade classroom at Glenwood
Elementary in the Robla School District. Prior to joining the
School of Education, Leanna worked as an instructional assistant
for students with severe autism. While completing her
undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, she researched
U.S.
Spring 2015 CATALYST
The Magazine of the UC Davis School of Education
This Spring 2015 issue of the UC Davis School of Education’s biannual Catalyst magazine highlights research news, updates on faculty and alumni, and includes a special report detailing the impact of scholarships on our 2014-15 student recipients.
Why Colleges Should Care About the Common Core
Education Week Commentary
Dean Harold Levine and Michael Kirst, president of the California State Board of Education, co-wrote “Why Colleges Should Care About the Common Core” for Education Week.
In the piece, Levine and Kirst lay out their concerns that colleges and universities may not be prepared to educate the students who will soon be entering their institutions armed with a “more inquiry-based” and “collaborative problem-solving” approach to learning.
Spring 2015 Research Newsletter
Get the latest on the School's research
Nearly 30 of the School’s faculty, students and researchers present their latest research at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in Chicago on April 16-20, 2015. Learn more about the School’s research featured at the 2015 conference. Download the School’s Education 2015 AERA-Focused Research Newsletter.
Providing Expertise in Citizen Science Research
February 2015
Heidi Ballard, associate professor of environmental education, presented talks on citizen science and public participation in scientific research at the Cambridge Conservation Forum in November 2014 and at the first-ever Citizen Science Conference that preceded the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in February.
Kevin Gee Named Young Scholar in Competitive Research Program
In January, Kevin Gee, assistant professor of education, received the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) Young Scholars research award.
In a highly competitive national competition, FCD makes only five awards each year. With the funding he received with the award, Gee will examine over the next two years the impact of food insecurity on children’s developmental outcomes, focusing particularly on low-income and children of color in the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2007-09.
Author’s Tales Come Alive
Joseph Bruchac - Words Take Wing
Words Take Wing, featuring Native American children’s writer Joseph Bruchac, was featured in the Davis Enterprise on February 12, 2015.
“This is the kind of program I wish occurred in more places,” the author told The Enterprise. “As an inspiration to teachers and students, it is second to none. I can’t think of a more enthusiastic audience. You can see the excitement.” Read the full article by Jeff Hudson.
Study: Failing a Placement Exam Does Not Discourage College Enrollment
By Caralee Adams EdWeek.org
Paco Martorell, assistant professor of education, is a co-author of a study that found high school students who are identified as in need of remediation are no less likely to enroll in college than students who score just above the remediation cutoff. “Does Failing a Placement Exam Discourage Underprepared Students from Going to College?” appears in the latest issue of Education and Finance Policy. See this story about the study in EdWeek.
