Gain experience and build your professional network through participation in the education student organizations and service learning in various educational settings. Join the community of education majors who offer support and comradery. Make a difference in children's lives.
- Education Student Association
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Faculty Advisor
Dr. Chrystine Mitchell
610-796-8297
chrystine.mitchell@alvernia.edu
- Side by Side
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Side by Side (formerly Best Buddies) is a student-run inclusion club in which individuals from the community with intellectual or developmental disabilities are paired with Alvernia University students. The club meets once monthly during the academic year for socialization and activities.
Faculty AdvisorDr. Lucinda Schaeffer
610-790-1931
lucinda.schaeffer@alvernia.edu
Awards and scholarships for education students include:
- Outstanding Education Major Award
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recognizes the graduating senior who has demonstrated the highest academic performance in the education program.
- Outstanding Student Teacher Award
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recognizes the graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the field.
- Emma Yoh Award
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recognizes the junior education student who consistently demonstrates the core Franciscan values as applied to the teaching profession.
- Master of Education Award of Excellence
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recognizes the Master of Education student who has demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and Franciscan ideals.
- Scholarships
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- Dr. Nan Hamberger Scholarship
- Dr. Jim Sutton Scholarship
- Ellen Engler Scholarship
