Dedicated volunteer wins Fulbright to teach English in South Korea
Mix high octane volunteerism and a love of things Asian and you get Haneen Amro, winner of a Fulbright award to support the teaching of English in South Korea.
Teaching
Spring graduates talk about their most influential teachers
As another class of UWM graduates prepares to set forth into the world, here’s a look at a few of those students with the faculty members who most inspired them and pushed them to succeed.
Hard work, and a little help, get couple closer to teaching dream
With the help of UWM’s innovative Life Impact program, Amber and Jared Anderson are preparing to become science teachers. The Andersons, parents of two young children, overcame plenty of obstacles along the way.
Making books – and new lives – for refugee children
Lynn Sedivy is working with refugee children who are new to America, helping them create books about their experience in the Milwaukee Public Schools. Her project, which is funded with a small grant from the UWM School of Education, supports the work of English language learning teachers.
Two State Schools of Character announced for 2017
UWM’s School of Education and the Wisconsin Character Education Partnership have recognized two State Schools of Character for 2017. Greenwood Elementary School in River Falls and Edgewood Elementary School in Greenfield will receive their awards on June 19. The schools are now eligible for the National Schools of Character Award. The Wisconsin Character Education Partnership […]
UWM launches education partnership with MPS, MATC
Three of southeastern Wisconsin’s largest and most influential educational institutions are working together to better prepare students for graduation and career success.
Harpole builds a legacy of literacy and education
UWM grad Reuben Harpole has dedicated himself to the advancement of teaching and learning in the Milwaukee community for more than 50 years. The UWM Alumni Association honored Harpole with its 2016 Community Service Award.
UWM grad finds joy in new teaching career after tragedy
Jason Lopez felt trapped in a dead-end job in retail sales. When his wife died and left him a single parent, he knew he needed to act.
New remedial math approach shows dramatic improvement
A revamped remedial math program that emphasizes active participation is helping remove a big stumbling block for student success. The percentage of students going from remedial to for-credit math courses in a year zoomed from 38 percent to 67 percent.
Passion for MPS puts UWM grad in front of the class
Tim Steen hopes to give back to the community where he grew up by teaching history in the Milwaukee Public Schools.