News at Adelphi

Discussion planned following the HBO Documentary Film Hard Times: Lost on Long Island The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education announces its second annual Frances Perkins Forum on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The program will feature a screening of the HBO Documentary Film and Blowback Productions Hard Times: Lost on…

Who are the youngest students at Adelphi? Not the freshmen, nor the high school students coming for campus visits or summer programs.

By Jeffrey Weisbord ’15 Have you ever tried to enjoy American Idol on mute? Probably not, and you’re hardly alone. But, for more than 600,000 deaf Americans, the volume on Idol and other music shows is always off. So how do they find pleasure in music? One way, according to Antoinette Sacchetti, a part-time professor in the…

Special Education Professor Lisa Minicozzi spoke to Newsday recently on the impact iPads are having on the curriculum in local Long Island school districts: “The move toward integrating iPads in education is “definitely a trend on Long Island,” said Lisa Minicozzi, an early childhood special education professor at Adelphi University, referencing Roslyn,Mineola, North Shore and Babylon school districts. Applications (or apps) such as the…

“Through BEST, I‘m giving back to the community that has made me who I am. I want to make a difference, even if it’s just in one student’s life."

“Part of advocating for people with any type of disability is being able to teach others what that disability entails, what kind of assistance they need and the laws people should be abiding by.”

“It’s very rewarding to see the immediate return of people recovering.”

by Jordan Chapman “[Ammon School of Education professors] not only taught me the tools and knowledge of my content area, but also provided me with the skills to work together to ensure the success of our students.” — Jen Meisel ’11 For the average elementary school student, the first day of school starts out with…

by Brett H. Spielberg Emily Kang, Ph.D., will be collaborating with Nassau BOCES, Freeport Public Schools and possibly four other districts on Long Island thanks to a New York State Race to the Top grant. The Freeport school district was awarded a Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) grant to provide support for taking part…

Epstein asked candidates about job security for college graduates.

“All students are individuals and part of our jobs as educators is to determine their learning styles; all the techniques and procedures learned in special education courses are really just extensions of good teaching practice."

Adelphi recognized by The Education Trust as a “Top 25 Gainers in Hispanic Student Graduation Rates Among Private Institutions” in their “Advancing to Completion: Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for Hispanic students”–Report Released September 20, 2012 Adelphi University Statement on this Recognition The Education Trust’s spotlight on our students’ accomplishments affirms…

Adelphi University is proud to announce that Dr. Sean C. Feeney will deliver The Robert and Augusta Finkelstein Memorial Lecture on “Accountability in the Age of Pearson: Advocating for What Works in Schools.” The event will take place on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in…

“I love teaching and empowering my students. My Adelphi professors made such a difference in my life. This is my way of paying it forward.”

“I like to think of myself as someone who is honest, someone who is responsible and someone who is loving.”

A Teacher’s “Love Supreme” for Kids and Coltrane

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2011.

Adelphi scholars apply their expertise to improve social and public health conditions globally, from Botswana to India.

Learn how faculty are tackling contemporary health threats and challenges.

“University College has made my goal of being a teacher an arm’s reach away!” says Vanessa Velluci.

After nearly 20 years in the highest-profile sports and entertainment markets, she has clearly mastered her art.

“I love teaching and would not have chosen any other career path”

A tenured mathematics professor at Evergreen Valley College, he is a pioneer in the use of the Web and digital technology to teach math.

“My career has been long and fulfilling because I’ve learned from other people and passed that learning along to others.”

Engaged in the life of the larger community—working to shape it for the better.

He pioneered a printmaking technique that opened up a world of artistic opportunities.

Under his direction, the Alcott Group provides human resources services to over 300 diverse business entities in 26 states.

by James Forkan The Ruth S. Ammon School of Education’s focus is local and global. The School’s mission of promoting educational opportunities for professional growth is increasingly accomplished through initiatives with worldwide reach—from a new study abroad program in India, and the Peace Corps master’s program, to the annual peace-themed conference in association with the…

Her experiences as an undergraduate were unique and life-changing.