How does playing help teach a child science? Brian Stone has an answer for that. Stone, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, talked to The NAU Review about his research into science education and play, why he loves science (spoiler: fun learning) and what country is on his travel bucket list.
What brought you to NAU?
I’ve lived in Flagstaff since I was 13. Both of my parents were professors… Read more
Lorie Lee never imagined she’d make it to university; she is now graduating with two degrees, having won the prestigious President’s Prize. A mother of three and non-traditional student, her inspiring tale begins earlier than her first day at NAU. As a child, Lee experienced poverty, a mother with substance abuse issues and a father unwilling to care for her. Through the support of her friends and teachers, Lee found a love and passion for education and excelled academically.… Read more
Did you know NAU started as a school to educate teachers? The Class of 1901 was comprised of four women, all of whom received lifetime teaching certificates for the Arizona Territory. Learn more about NAU’s history at Cline Library’s Special Collections and Archives.
More than 120 years later, NAU continues to produce highly qualified teachers (although the graduating classes now have a few more than four people!). Many of our aspiring teachers in the College of Education entered the field… Read more
NAU’s Office of the Dean of Students recently announced the Higher Education Child Care Project (HECCP), a pilot program funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security that will provide qualified child care assistance to full-time, undergraduate student-parents of children from birth to age 12. This program will be available to students who are enrolled in the School of Nursing, early childhood education, K-12 education (PEP included). Additionally, student-parents also are required to have an adjusted gross income… Read more
Claudia Rodas is an associate clinical professor in the College of Education, NAU alumna and statewide HSI advisor to the provost. She’s also a mom, wife and educator who sat down with NAU Communications to share a little bit about herself.
Tell me about a significant childhood memory and how it has impacted your life today.
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Jannette Bressler received the Outstanding Master’s Student Honor by the Arizona Professors of Educational Leadership on April 29 in Phoenix.
Bressler said she didn’t even know she was nominated. In December, she completed her internship and credentials for principal certification, and she was contacted by Dr. Frank Davidson of Northern Arizona University and he informed her that she was nominated for the honor.
Professors throughout the state, including professors from Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Grand Canyon University… Read more