December 6th, 2023
Midweek Round-Up
The Weekly Faculty and Staff Newsletter
College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University
MESSAGES & DEPARTMENT UPDATES
We have our winners of the 2nd Annual Door Decorating Contest!
Son of a nutcracker! CDI & NSSLHA won the "Grand Champion" and "Digital Darling" combo for their collaborative door design!
Congratulations!🚪🎄❄️♥️
The Deans' Office was on fire with their cool Miser Brothers Door, winning "Most Creative"! ❄️🔥♥️
Many thanks to Kentucky Academy of Technology Education for bringing this competition each year to our college!
Upcoming Events
Photos of the Week
Logan Griffiths from Fulton County High School shadowed history and education professors all day on Tuesday, Nov 21. We were so impressed with his maturity and professionalism and hope he'll choose MSU next year! Eric Umstead and Chanel Schwenck are pictured here taking him out to lunch.
Dr. Melissa Chapman, Dr. Jessica Branch, and Dr. Kim Vigil presented "REE-Play: Examining the impact of a video reflection tool in a Head Start Center" at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference.
Stephanie Ford and Stephanie Sullivan at the McCracken County Career and College Fair.
9 AUA members packed 12 boxes for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Wednesday at the November meeting!
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ECE Christmas Bowling Celebration
Faculty & Staff Holiday Lunch Tues, December 5th
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
December 8th - Student Teaching Seminar; Honors Luncheon for Graduating Student Teachers; Educational Studies, Leadership, and Counseling Hooding Ceremony
December 9th - Commencement
CELEBRITIES OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the COEHS celebrities of the week:
Rebecca Simons (Staff) and Dr. Melissa Chapman (Faculty)!
We applaud each of you for your outstanding contributions and appreciate all that you do for COEHS.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it 'The Present.' "
– Eleanor Roosevelt
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