Category: Feature Story
“Unmatched Opportunities”: What Alumni Are Saying About School of Education Teacher Prep Programs
Syracuse University School of Education prides itself on opening new possibilities for its students, preparing them to be highly effective, transformational teachers in equitable and inclusive learning communities. In particular,...Read More
Rev. Terrance Antwon King: Breaking Down Barriers with Inclusive Education
At her confirmation hearing, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke about perseverance—a theme that resonates with the Rev. Terrance Antwon King, a graduate student passionate about working with...Read More
How Evan Wichman ’12 Composes Culturally Relevant, Mindful Music Programs—from Queens to Beijing
Music educator Evan Wichman ’12 left his first school teaching role having designed a choral program from scratch and established a competitive a cappella group. But when asked how much...Read More
Five Questions for Rexana Vachereau ’19, G’20
Rexy Vachereau graduated summa cum laude in 2019 with a B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education, with a minor in Political Science and in 2020 took a master’s degree...Read More
At Jowonio School, Emily Liu G’22 Hones Skills in Inclusive Education, Classroom Leadership
The ink was barely dry on her master’s degree diploma when Emily Liu G’22 began prepping her new classroom at Bernice M. Wright School, an early childhood education program on...Read More
Five Questions for Raquel (Roxi) Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99
Roxi Nurse McNabb was a point guard for the Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team, a Most Valuable Player, 1997 Athlete of the Year, and a three-time Big East Academic All-Star....Read More
SGM Justin Hood G’22 and 14 Other Fellows Graduate From IDDE Program at Fort Bliss
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, and retired U.S. Army Colonel Ron Novack, executive director...Read More
Eva Williams G’00 & Donna DeSiato G’04: “You Have to Love What You’re Doing”
Two award-winning school leaders and SOE alumnae reflect on educational challenges and how they are meeting them with rigor, care, and joy “Teachers are stretched now more than ever,” explained...Read More
InclusiveU Student Meg Wilkie’s Infectious Passion for Running Inspires Community
Meg Wilkie ’24 has a passion for running and a big dream: to run a marathon in all 50 states. Since she started racing in 2012, she has completed 28...Read More
Professor Nicole Fonger: Developing an Equation for Equitable Mathematics
Professor’s collaborative research draws on social justice issues to improve outcomes in math education. Nicole Fonger has always loved math and its challenges. She adheres to the mantra that everyone...Read More