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June 2025

College of Education & Professional Studies Newsletter

June 2025College of Education & Professional Studies Newsletter

2025 STEAM Camp 2025 STEAM Camp

The CEPS held the annual STEAM Camp this past month. From solving escape room puzzles that sent students on a campus-wide hunt for items to making biscuits and sausage gravy with smoothies, there was fun and excitement for all.


This year's camp was awesome, and we look forward to next year!

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Gilliland's have article published in the Oregon Journal of the Social Sciences Gilliland's have article published in the Oregon Journal of the Social Sciences

Dr. Brandon Gilliland and Dr. Krista Gilliland, Assistant Professors in Teacher Education, recently had an article published in the Oregon Journal of the Social Sciences entitled, "Fostering Connections: Strategies for Building Rapport in the Social Science Classroom."


Teachers who build a solid, positive rapport with students are likely to see an increase in student scores and students are more likely to be engaged in lessons taught in that classroom. In a world where communities often challenge the content taught in a social studies classroom, it is important for students to feel safe and connected with the teacher who is teaching content that is often seen as controversial. Strategies for improving rapport include creating a student-centered classroom, allowing students to ask thought-provoking questions, and purposefully working to build student-teacher relationships by listening and being a positive role model.


Congratulations to you both on this huge accomplishment!

7th Annual Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment for Learning 7th Annual Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment for Learning

Field & Clinical Experiences Director, Adam Clark, presented at the 7th annual Alabama Conference on Grading and Assessment for Learning.


The College of Education and Professional Studies was a sponsoring organization this year.


The conference was convened at Guntersville High School and featured a keynote address by Mr. Mike Ruyle of Marzano Resources.


Mr. Clark had the privilege of accompanying a group of our teacher candidates to the conference, where they enjoyed an enriching and valuable learning experience.

Regional Inservice Center Regional Inservice Center

Educators from across our region stepped out of the classroom and into the world of industry to explore how workforce skills, STEM innovation, and soft skill development are shaping Alabama’s future.


CEPS Associate Dean, Dr. Nilufer Guler, had the pleasure of speaking during one of the sessions.


Together, we’re building bridges between schools and industries, ensuring students are better prepared for college, career, and life.

Meet virtually with Cisco Webex. Anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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Robotics Grants | AMSTI | ALSDE

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Child Development Center Child Development Center

The little ones always enjoy summertime at the CDC!

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FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Dr. Wendy Stephens Dr. Wendy Stephens

Our featured faculty member for the month of June is Dr. Wendy Stephens. Dr. Stephens received her Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of North Texas. Before joining the faculty in the School of Education at Jax State in 2015, she worked as a high school librarian and a library systems consultant. Dr. Stephens serves on several national boards, including the United States Board on Books for Young People and the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources advisory board. She has National Board Certification in Library Media, which she renewed in 2018.

FEATURED STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FEATURED STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

2025 STEAM Camp student workers 2025 STEAM Camp student workers

Brilee Bryant

Macey Martin

Kalaya Williams

Lillie Nichols

MacKenzie Fleming

Anna Worthy

Mallory Gilbert

Kadence Logston

Bailey Young

Caelyn Stedham

Amber Floyd

Rudi Barnette

Kaylan Ladosky

Abigail Roper

Emma Dalton

Jax State students served as co-teachers at the Summer Scholar STEAM Camp for students in grades 1 through 8. Throughout the week, they helped lead engaging lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, math, and nutrition while working alongside faculty members.


These future educators took on real classroom responsibilities by guiding small groups, managing routines, and supporting creative projects. The experience gave them a chance to apply what they’ve learned in their coursework while building confidence for their future classrooms.


The week would not have been successful without them. They did a fabulous job and brought so much energy each day!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CEPS OUTSTANDING FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS FOR JUNE! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CEPS OUTSTANDING FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS FOR JUNE!

Outstanding Faculty Member Nominations Outstanding Faculty Member Nominations

Jessica Cannon

Krista Gilliland

Outstanding Staff Member Nominations Outstanding Staff Member Nominations

Martha Dingler

Angie Roberts

Krystal Cochran

Kelly Murray

Annaleigh Harris

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Nomination Outstanding Undergraduate Student Nomination

Anna Worthy

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Nomination Outstanding Undergraduate Student Nomination

Ashlynn Abernathy

June Birthdays June Birthdays

Jennifer Troncale

Valerie Curtis

Kelsey Blair

Jill Marsh

Valerie Wheat

Penny Lane

Lynn Steward

Annaleigh Harris

Ellen Harner

Cerilla Roe

Raven McDaniel

Melody Paquette

Brittany Craig

Jason Cole

CEPS DUCKS CEPS DUCKS

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Email: amroberts@jsu.edu
Website: https://www.jsu.edu/education/index.html
Location: 115 College Street Southwest, Jacksonville, AL, USA
Phone: 256-782-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JSUEducation/
Twitter: @JSU_SoE

Angie Roberts
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