The University of Findlay

COE Speakers

Stacey Bess

Inspirational Educator Stacey Bess

Thursday, March 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
UF Alumni Memorial Union Multipurpose Room
Author of "Nobody Don't Love Nobody"

She taught students who had previously been labeled "unteachable" in a small shed known as The School With No Name. During her 11 years at the school, Stacey Bess learned that by teaching love, self-worth, personal power and courage, she could reach children who had known nothing but poverty and neglect.

Bess holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from The University of Utah. As a leading advocate for the educational rights of impoverished children, she has been recognized with several awards including the National Jefferson Award for Greatest Public Service.

The College of Education at The University of Findlay invites future and in-service teachers to attend. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Julie McIntosh, dean, at 419-434-4062 or mcintosh@findlay.edu.

COE Speaker Archive

Schools Cannot Do It Alone
Jamie Vollmer
7 p.m. November 10, 2011
Alumni Memorial Union

The University of Findlay College of Education will host author, speaker and consultant Jamie Vollmer to campus in November. Jamie has spent the last twenty years working with school districts, education associations and businesses across the country to "halt the erosion of public trust and build support for America's public schools." Mr. Vollmer received the 2010 Learning and Liberty Award presented by the National School Public Relations Association. He is best known for The Blueberry Story. He will be available after the presentation to sign books.

Understanding & Reaching ‘Totally Wired’ Teens

Anastasia Goodstein

7 p.m. March 17, 2011
Alumni Memorial Union

The University of Findlay College of Education will host author, award-winning blogger and often-quoted expert on American tweens, teens and early twenty-somethings, Anastasia Goodstein, on March 17, 2011, at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Beginning at 7 p.m., Goodstein will present “Understanding and Reaching ‘Totally Wired’ Teens,” focusing on how to reach today’s teens by understanding the role technology plays in their wired lives. From social networking to virtual worlds and cell phones, Goodstein will offer insight on how to use technology to reach tweens and teens in ways that are authentic and meaningful.

For the past 15 years Goodstein has worked in the media helping launch youth oriented web and television properties for brands like Oxygen, AOL and Current TV. She currently serves as director of Digital Programs for the Inspire USA Foundation.

In addition to producing and packaging online print content for teens, Goodstein is the author of Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online. The book serves as the first inside guide to explore what teens are doing on the Internet and with technology. Goodstein is also the founder of Ypulse, an independent blog for teen/youth media and marketing professionals providing news, commentary and resources on commercial teen media. The blog has been featured in several leading publications including USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes and Fast Company.

Goodstein is a 1999 graduate of Medill School of Journalism’s new media program at Northwestern University. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter

Cathryn Berger Kaye-2010

The University of Findlay College of Education and Campus Compact will host a service-learning conference featuring nationally recognized service-learning expert, author and keynote speaker Cathryn Berger Kaye from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.

The conference, titled “Read, Inspire and Take Action,” will focus on how to implement service-learning projects based on Kaye’s book, “The Complete Guide to Service Learning.”

Kaye is also the author of the “Free Spirit Service Learning for Kids” Series and “Strategies for Success with Literacy.” She is the recipient of the Inspirational Spirit Award, Learn and Serve America, and has been awarded the Seal of Excellence by the Council for Service-Learning Excellence. Kaye’s books will be available for purchase throughout the day.

The cost of the conference is $15. To register, contact Patty Holcomb at holcomb@findlay.edu or call 419-434-4862. Registration fees may be mailed to Patty Holcomb, The University of Findlay, 1000 North Main St., Findlay, OH 45840.

Conference Agenda

8:30-9 a.m.
Registration

9-11 a.m.
Cathryn Berger Kaye Guide to Service Learning

11-Noon
Lunch

Noon-1 p.m.
Keynote Book Tour, Cathryn Berger Kaye

1-2 p.m.
Breakout Sessions on How to Implement a Service Learning Project

2-3 p.m.
Breakout Sessions on How to Implement a Service Learning Project

3 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Door Prizes

Rob Dixon

"Closing the Academic Achievement Gap"

7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Winebrenner Theological Seminary

The University of Findlay College of Education will host youth advocate and former professional athlete Rob Dixon as he presents “Closing the Academic Achievement Gap: Youth Empowerment and Self-Esteem” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.

Dixon became an educator and community activist more than 25 years ago. In 1993, he founded the educational nonprofit, Project RISE (Respect, Integrity and Success through Education). The experimental pilot program focused on providing academic remediation in mathematics, language arts, multicultural history and science to sixth and eighth grade academically at-risk African American males in Boston public schools. Project RISE has achieved impressive results, which include a 96-percent high school graduation rate and more than 170 students attending four-year colleges.

Dixon was recently named an All-Star Among Us by People magazine and Major League Baseball (MLB) for his commitment to educating America’s at-risk youth. President Obama, as well as Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George Bush and Jimmy Carter recognized Dixon at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game before an international television audience.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the College of Education at 419-434-4062.

Salome Thomas-EL-2009

Salome Thomas-EL spoke at The University of Findlay for the College of Education on February 7, 2009. Thomas-EL grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia and became a teacher and principal in the same area. Salome’s passion for inner city youth also included teaching students to play chess. He has received world recognition as the coach of eight National Chess Champions. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Choose to Stay and The Immortality of Influence.