Acting Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian presented awards to the 2023 Outstanding University Teaching Award winners in January.
Unit: Special Education
Wheeler Scholarship recipient Kelli Wielgus’s journey to the PULSE program
Kelli Wielgus is currently enrolled in the Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program with the support of the Wheeler Foundation.
Research award winners for 2023-2024 announced
Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored are the winners of the Research Initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates.
Nominations open for College of Education Hall of Fame and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
The College of Education opens nominations for Hall of Fame and Outstanding Young Alumni awards.
Career fairs connect Redbirds with internships, full-time positions, employers
Students and alumni interested in a full-time position, internship or just seeking to build their professional connections are invited to attend the Career Services spring career fairs.
Student Danielle Diamond’s journey from school librarian to PULSE program
Former school librarian and current student Danielle Diamond is enrolled in the Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program. She was inspired to make a career change by a group of special education teachers and students while working as an early childhood and elementary school librarian. Diamond transformed the educational experience of two special education classes by creating unique and accessible library programming.
Redbird Educator Career Prep Week, October 23-27
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, the Office of Sustainability, and Career Services are partnering to kick-off the inaugural Educator Career Prep Week from October 23-27.
Campus hero: Kim Fisher
Redbird Impact named Kim Fisher the fall 2023 Campus Hero for her work as technology expert and a passionate advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Fisher has worked in public school systems as an inclusion specialist, a learning behavior specialist, and as an assistive technology consultant.
Educator and consultant Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz
Special education alum and College of Education 2022 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. joyce gillie gossom ’78 joins Redbird Buzz to share how her experience at Illinois State University paved the way for a dynamic career, which has included experiences as a teacher, elected official, consultant, leadership coach, higher education administrator, and author.
Educator Brandon Thornton embraces ‘living authentically’
Brandon Thornton ’11, M.S. ’16, is a professional educator. He believes in his work as a special education teacher and in the social justice causes he is passionate about.