News at Adelphi

Reign of Error by Diane Ravitch and The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley, reviewed by Jane Ashdown, Ph.D.

As an Adelphi University student, Al Trautwig majored in business but had a fanatical interest in sports.

After earning a B.S. in Applied Social Science and an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, Nellyzita Nwosu pursued her doctorate at the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education.

Adelphi and Freeport Public Schools have begun a three-year program to improve the physical fitness and nutrition of students in grades K–12.

Rani Pappan found an ideal mentor in Adelphi's Dorothy Phalen. And Professor Phalen found in Ms. Pappan a young woman destined to become an excellent teacher.

Christina qualified for funding through the Noyce Scholarship and earned her master's degree in math education. She now teaches math at Summit Academy Charter School in Brooklyn.

New York State students are being given too many tests, which leads to an improper evaluation of students, teachers and principals.

Emilia Zarco, M.D., Ed.D., who earned a medical degree in the Philippines, spent the previous four years as associate dean in the Ammon School of Education.

Schools across New York State are working hard to provide students with a safe and supportive environment.

The semiannual event was cosponsored by the Ammon School of Education and the Long Island School Media Association.

Former NFL All-Pro Kevin Mawae, M.A. ’06, prepared for life after football by pursuing a master’s degree at Adelphi.

Janine Sena-Saputo, M.A. '03, changed careers after 9-11, earned a master's degree and became New York State Social Studies Teacher of the Year.

Adelphi professors on Asperger's, internships, media use; awards for President Scott and Provost Gayle Insler

Kristen has relatives who are hearing impaired, which influenced her decision to major in speech pathology.

Darryl Conway '95 has become the University of Michigan's first-ever associate athletic director of student-athlete health and welfare.

Some 150 health education teachers, physical education teachers and community health professionals attended the 12th annual conference.

During her time at Adelphi, Jane Hartigan's passion for literacy education grew.

After 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Michele Battista is pursuing a master's degree in literacy.

The Alice Brown Early Learning Center has been providing part-and full-day programs for preschoolers for more than 30 years.

The former New York Jets center wanted to do more to prepare for life after pro football, earning a master's degree in sport management.

Science teacher Stefanie Oddo ‘08, MS ‘10, returned to her alma mater to earn an advanced certificate in middle school education.

Carl Mirra, a former US marine, who proudly became a vocal opponent of war while serving during the first Gulf War.

Education is what Dr. Anne Mungai has always stressed to children, including her four daughters.

Adelphi grads are part of a nationwide trend of women superintendents.

To call Irene Pizzo dedicated would be an understatement. She drives nearly two hours from KAPPA 5 to her home in Centereach, Long Island.

See what she plans to do with an M.S. in Childhood Special Education.

To keep her students on their toes, Ms. Donohue has reached out to the Peoria Ballet Academy to have a ballet dancer serve as a teaching artist in her classroom.

Jennifer Campagnoli has been selected as a TAPIF English Teaching Assistant in France for 2013-14.

Michael O'Loughlin, Ph.D., has been honored with the 2013 Adelphi University Award for Faculty Scholarship and Creative Work.

She enjoys visiting such New York City attractions as Central Park, Times Square, SoHo and Little Italy.