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Children Playing at ELC
The Forest Grove-News Times highlights the ELC opportunities for both area children and Pacific College of Education students.
Professor Charles Michael in classroom
Pacific University Education Professor Mike Charles has been awarded an Endeavour Executive Fellowship to support a collaborative professional development project with teachers in Australia.
Dr. Leif Gustavson
Dr. Leif Gustavson, dean of the Pacific University College of Education, joined the Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) in convening the second annual Oregon Education Summit in January 2018. Gustavson is president of the OACTE.
Nikita Katoozi OD '18, MEd/VFL '18 won a student writing competition that will earn her publication in an international journal. Her research examined ways for teachers to identify children with vision needs.
Donna Phillips smiling
Education Professor Donna Kalmbach Phillips finds fulfillment — and applicability — in her work promoting literacy.
The Bachelor of Education in Teaching & English Language Learning offers a route for first-generation students to become teachers in their own communities.
Education course takes students abroad to study innovations in teaching technology and digital education.
Jessica Flack smiling
Jessica Flack OD '18 partnered with Head Start to use technology to enhance vision screenings for young children. One in three vision problems would have gone unidentified without the tool, she found as part of her thesis for the Master of Education/Visual Function in Learning program.
Paula Kutzner smiling
Paula Kutzner OD '18 developed a school-based vision therapy program as part of her thesis for the Master of Education/Visual Function in Learning program. The innovative service was so successful that it will continue even though she's graduated.
McClellan graduated with a master's degree in teaching on May 20 and has her sights set on teaching English as a second language.

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