Kansas State University College of Education

Recently, Hale Library hosted Kansas State University College of Education for the university’s largest hands-on VR workshop to date. Led by Graduate Teaching Assistant and Doctoral Candidate Nooshin Darvishinia, future educators explored Reading World VR, an interactive reading comprehension tool by Skill Prepare. Everything ran flawlessly; despite earlier headset complications, no technical issues occurred and the students were fully immersed in both the technology and the lesson. It wasn’t just the students who were engaged. Dean Debbie Mercer (College of Education) and Dean Laurel Littrell (Libraries) also stopped by to participate. Special thanks to them, their communications teams, Library IT, the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab staff, and Skill Prepare for supporting Nooshin, her students, and for ensuring the success of this event! For a deeper dive, check out Nooshin’s excellent write-up - https://lnkd.in/gsvsNGi5 Learn more about K-State’s College of Education - https://lnkd.in/gJ_rY658

I am incredibly honored to receive the?Lindemuth Chapter Advisor of the Year?award! Serving as the Chapter Advisor for the?Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity?at Kansas State University has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work in higher education. This award is a reflection of the amazing students I get to work with, the mentorship I provide, and the impact we strive to create together. Guiding and supporting young leaders as they grow into the best versions of themselves is a privilege I don’t take lightly. A huge thank you to?the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at K-State?for this recognition and to my students, colleagues, and fellow advisors who make this experience so meaningful. Here’s to continuing the mission of?Better Men. Better Lives.????? #Leadership #HigherEd #FraternityAdvising #DeltaSigmaPhi #KState

?? We're Hiring! Kansas City Public Schools is offering a ??$5,000 signing incentive?? for all certified Exceptional Education teachers! If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a district that values and supports its educators, apply today! ?? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/daf4_HH #KCPS #ExceptionalEducation #NowHiring #TeacherJobs #EducationMatters

We're Hiring! We have two open 5th Grade Dual Language Spanish Immersion Teaching positions at Black Bob and Manchester Park for the 2025-26 school year. Come join these AMAZING teams of Dual Language Spanish teachers! Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gAdu39Wx

Recently, at the Adult Higher Education Alliance Conference, Graduate student Homar Marval led a presentation on foreign spouses and career opportunities. Susan Yelich Biniecki, PhD was a co-presenter in this session, supporting graduate student and author, Mr. Marval. Thank you?both for sharing your insights with other higher education professionals.?Kansas State University College of Education

In the College of Education, we support our doctoral students through their dissertation. With support from a K-State College of Education Innovation Grant, Dr. Barefield is piloting a virtual Dissertation Studio. This space brings together 25 doctoral students from across the College of Education, engaging them in design-based activities to enhance creativity in dissertation planning and writing. We look forward to hearing how this innovative approach supports our participating doctoral students.?

Yesterday, our image to accompany our post about Maryjan Fiala and Susan Yelich Biniecki, PhD did not get uploaded. Thank you Maryjan and Dr. Yelich Biniecki for your leadership in Higher Education. Kansas State University College of Education

As an experienced educator in K-State’s College of Education, Kaylee Myers prepares future teachers to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education. She encourages adaptability and creativity while reinforcing the value of traditional teaching methods. Her Core Teaching students put these principles into action through hands-on learning, working together in small teams within the Innovation Lab’s technology-rich spaces to design engaging lesson plans. Guided by scavenger hunts and discussions, they explore cutting-edge technologies and resources, developing skills and knowledge they can one day adapt and apply in their own classrooms. The Innovation Lab team appreciates Kaylee Myers and her students for their enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to shaping the next generation of learners. We look forward to continued collaboration as these future teachers bring their creativity and expertise into classrooms across Kansas! More about K-State’s College of Education - https://lnkd.in/gJ_rY658 The Sunderland Foundation #Innovation Lab offers access to cutting-edge technologies and programming in a collaborative environment. It receives support from K-State’s Student Governing Association and is a partnership between K-State Libraries and the Division of IT. Come visit us in Hale Library and #TrySomethingNew!

We recently told you about Susan Yelich Biniecki, PhD and her leadership in presenting with graduate students at the virtual Adult Higher Education Alliance Conference. Today, we highlight her presentation with lead author and graduate student Maryjan Fiala. Fiala led this presentation around the topic of support for incarcerated veterans with Dr. Yelich Biniecki as a second. Thank you, ?Fiala and Dr. Yelich Biniecki?for your leadership in presenting!?

As we gear up for K-State Day of Giving on April 9th,?we're seeing a surge in evolving landscape of giving. This year, we're focusing on initiatives that truly propel the "future" for our future teaches. Together, we can shape the landscape of education!? Give today: https://lnkd.in/gtSuxjM8 #KStateDayofGiving #EMAW #GoCats