Education Dean Sets Global, Local Standards
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Lexington, KY – The No. 1 thing I tend to ask faculty,” said Mary John O’Hair, dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky, “is if they’re not only cutting edge in their disciplines, but willing to collaborate across disciplines and help translate their research into practices that can make a difference in the daily lives of school and community members, particularly right here in Kentucky.”
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Sayre School opens with new head
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Entering the front hall of Old Sayre, I was greeted by two people: one faculty member peering down from the staircase, wondering who had wandered in unannounced, and the new head of school, Stephen Manella, who ushered me in with a warm smile.
Manella brings a wide variety of experiences to bear on his new position; he has been a teacher, coach, director of college advising and Upper School head previously, in addition to having worked in college admissions. His years at Shorecrest Preparatory School in Florida, Greenwich Academy in Connecticut, and New York University enable him to look at all that Sayre is, and all that it can be, with a broad, national perspective.
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Finding the best fit for college-bound B students
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
What should a B student know about getting into college?” I was asked recently. “Are there different considerations than for A students?”
My first piece of advice to B students is this: Know thyself in order to get to know colleges. Work with college advisors, whether school-based, private or both, who appreciate your strengths and are in tune with your goals, and who are knowledgeable about today’s admission landscape.
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Q&A: Owen Williams
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Dr. Owen Williams, who became president of Transylvania University in 2010, recently met with columnist Jane Shropshire to reflect on his first two years at Transylvania and share a glimpse of his vision for its future.
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