December 13th, 2023
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Upcoming Events
Photos of the Week
Student Teacher Celebration & Luncheon on Friday, December 8th.
It's time to duck the halls!
Howard & Coward cozy up for the holidays. ♥️ Photo courtesy of proud mama Susan Krieb :)
Two amazing Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society (AUA) members participated in the Calloway County Public Library's Holiday Open House by reading to children of all ages!
Holly and Tina, along with three professors from East Carolina University, presented at American Reading Forum in St. Petersburg, FL last week. Their presentation was titled:
How it Started… How’s It Going: Science of Reading Policy Updates and Community Conversation.
SHOUT-OUTS
CINDY THRESHER
Cindy Thresher received a Shout-Out from Dr. Stephanie Ford:
"Cindy has been helping with student placements for EDU 180 and has helped us so much! Her hard work is very much appreciated!"
DR. STEPHANIE FORD
Dr. Stephanie Ford received a Shout-Out from Donna Crouch:
"Dr. Stephanie Ford has been such a blessing! She provided much needed help in covering classes for me when I was out on medical leave. She has gone above and beyond to help out! Thank you! "
DR. KEMALY PARR
Kemaly received a Shout-Out from Dr. Chanel Schwenck:
"It would take more room than I have here to list all of the ways in which Kemaly is a shining light in COEHS. She's been checking in on me ever since I started at MSU even though it's not in her job description. She's a sweet soul with a friendly smile and our college is better because she's a part of it."
REBECCA SIMONS
Rebecca received a shout-out from Terri Grief:
"Rebecca was SOOO patient with me as I navigated the digital flip book. THANKS for making my product awesome! "
DR. KEMALY PARR
Kemaly received a Shout-Out from Donna Crouch:
"Dr. Parr has been such a blessing! She provided much needed help in covering classes for me when I was out on medical leave. She has gone above and beyond to help out! Thank you! "
DR. JENNIFER EARLS
Jennifer Earls received a shout-out from Kem Cothran:
"I'd like to express my appreciation to our outstanding KATE Director for her invaluable help in developing the new placement dashboard. Jennifer's expertise and dedication have significantly streamlined the process, enhancing placement efficiency for our staff, schools, and districts. I am sincerely grateful for her hard work and support."
SELISE RIDOLFI
Selise received a shout-out from Dr. Mahoney:
"Your expertise on the SED curriculum guides is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your thorough research and input for the courses and alignment! "
DR. JAMIE MAHONEY
Dr. Jamie Mahoney received a shout-out from Dr. Donna Crouch:
"Dr. Mahoney has been my rock when I have needed her. She is always doing for others. I appreciate her kindness and generosity. She is what Murray State University is all about!"
SHELBY BAILEY
Shelby received a shout-out from Kem Cothran:
"A huge thank you to our amazing KATE technology specialist Shelby Bailey for her invaluable assistance in creating the new placement dashboard. Her expertise and dedication have truly made a difference in streamlining the process and improving placement efficiency for our staff, schools and districts. I am incredibly grateful for her hard work and support."
To send your own shout-out, click on the button below to fill out the form. It's a great way to show colleagues how awesome they are!
It will appear in the Midweek Round-Up as well as on the Faculty and Staff Shout-Out Board by the Dean's Office! Be sure to check it out when you're walking by!
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2023
All done! Hurray!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"You can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed."
—Misty Copeland
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