Inspiring Teachers- Who inspires you?

Dee McLellan graduated from the University of Minnesota with aspirations of being an effective teacher. Like many students interested in teaching as a career, Dee was originally inspired by a teacher who taught her in the fifth grade. This teacher showed her the importance of learning through current events like space launches.

Now, Dee serves as an inspirational teacher herself and has been featured in NASA's educational website for inspiring teachers. This Minnesota teacher combined her love of learning and science to teach others. Visit NASA's website to learn more about Dee's experiences with her students in science, teaching, and getting hands on opportunities with NASA's impressive facilities.

Photo credit: NASA

Please feel free to contact me directly at 612-624-8765 with any questions you may have about teaching programs in the College of Education and Human Development at the U of M.

Save the Date for the CEHD Open House!

Attention admitted College of Education and Human Development first-year students!

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is hosting an open house event for admitted freshmen on March 27, 2010. The CEHD Open House is a great opportunity to visit campus again or see the U of M for the first time. During the event, you will meet some of our faculty, advisers, and current students; learn more about your field of study; and find out if the U of M is a great fit for you!

Save the date for this special event on Saturday, March 27, 2010, and look for your personal invitation in the mail. If you have questions or need more information, please contact me at 612-624-8765 or lear0030@umn.edu.

I can't wait to see you on campus!

-Kristy

Student groups at the U of M

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has over 600 different student groups in which to participate. These organizations range from sports clubs, political groups, interest groups, and even major-related student groups. There is literally something for everyone!

Some students join the Pre-Physical Therapy Club or the Family Social Science Round Table, just two of the organizations affiliated with CEHD majors. Or, if you have a great idea for a new student group, you can start your own organization! Visit the CEHD student group site for more details.

To hear more about my experiences with U of M student organizations, give me a call at 612-624-8765 or email me lear0030@umn.edu. I can't wait to hear from you!

CEHD's New Look

The College of Education and Human Development is excited to showcase the new look of the CEHD website! Take a peek at all its great features:

• Faculty highlights
• What to expect
• News and events
• CEHD student bloggers
• Departments and academics

Hope you enjoy the new site!

CEHD Research

Research used to mean to me wearing goggles and using a test tube, but my experience at the University of Minnesota opened my eyes to wide variety of possibilities. Just think, playing a game like "Dance, Dance, Revolution" can actually contribute to research! One university study through the kinesiology department used the game to research if it is a good alternative exercise for children to reduce childhood obesity.

Kinesiology is not the only deparment doing research, check out our different research centers and labs on campus for our CEHD majors! Research is a great way to get involved on campus and to learn more about current advancements in your field of interest.

Don't forget to give me a call or email me if you have more questions! 612-324-8765 or lear0030@umn.edu.

CEHD Ambassadors: Caity Sweet

This guest post is written by College of Education and Human Development ambassador and current student Caity Sweet.

Hi! I'm a Kinesiology major in CEHD and am in the Clinical Movement Science sub-plan along with a minor in Psychology. I hope to attend Physical Therapy school after graduation.The Kinesiology program at the U of M was a big draw to me because the program has a very strong curriculum and has so many opportunities. I love injuries; fixing them is like putting together an intricate puzzle, so Kinesiology was a natural fit for me.

The Kinesiology program has so many interesting classes like sport and exercies psychology and exercise physicology. There is also room within the major to complete your prerequisite courses for graduate school too, which is really nice. When choosing a college, I knew I wanted to get away from home. I'm from Waukesha, Wisc., but I also did not want to be too far away either. The U of M is far enough away from home, but close enough to go home for a weekend. The resources and opportunities avaiblable in the Twin Cities are endless...yet another reason I chose the University.

I really love being a student in CEHD. Everyone in the college is passionate about what they do and encourages you to get involved. Getting involved makes a community for you on campus and also makes the University seem so much smaller. I'm currently serving as an officer for the Pre-Physical Therapy Club. It's a great way to connect with people who have similar interests. I also have an internship with the athletic medicine department. As a student athletic trainer in the Bierman Athletic Complex, I have the opportunity to work with athletes from many different sports and see a wide range of injuries. I also get a lot of hands-on experience with sports injuries and rehabilitation programs.

I recently returned form a s study abroad experience in Greece and Turkey. I went through Arcadia University's College of Global Studeis Summer in Greece program for six weeks. It was a field-based course and we were very rarely in the classroom. I took two courses that fulfilled the last of my liberal education graduation requirements. Living in another part of the world has opened my eyes to other cultures and has taught me to appreicate what I have here; like air conditioning in 95-degree weather and being able to flush toilet paper! But my favorite part of the trip by far was the four-day trip we took to the island of Santorini. The island is known for its sunsets and didn't disappoint! While we were there, the New Acropolis Museum opened so we were able to be some of the first people to see it.

Through my study abroad experience, I was able to acquire an internship with the Learning Abroad Center. As part of the Global Ambassadors Internship program, we learn how to use our study abroad experience to our advantage and also help others plan their experiences. Being in CEHD, I've had nothing but wonderful experiences and doors opened for me that I never thought were possible.

Winter break comes to a close

Next Tuesday, the University of Minnesota will welcomes our students back to campus after a much-deserved winter break. With classes back in session, perhaps it is time for you to start planning your own visit to campus!

Even if you've already been here, there is so much to see! I invite you to join us again for a personalized visit experience. You can visit a residence hall, sit in on a college class, take a tour, see our student union and bookstore, eat in Dinkytown...just to name a few. While you are on campus, you can also meet with me individually to discuss your interests, admission, student life, or anything in between!

You can sign up for a campus visit online or by contacting me directly at 612-624-8765 or lear0030@umn.edu. (When you set up your visit, be sure to let us know what you would like to do while you are here so we can customize your itinerary for the day!)

Hope to hear from you soon!