Muhlenberg College Education Department

Kudos, Isabelle!

Summer Check-In: Isabelle Hoffman - Muhlenberg College Athletics Isabelle Hoffman (cross country/track & field) received a grant to study the use of technology in secondary schools.

In case you are looking for a local position...

Please consider donating!

***
This is Amber (class of '20) and I'm reaching out because Muhlenberg Elementary, where I teach, is in need of a new laminator and I have organized a DonorsChoose project so that we can get a new one. I just set up the project today and we have through August for it to get funded, but this Thursday DonorsChoose is matching donations to schools that have historically been most underfunded, so all Allentown SD schools qualify. I know that Muhlenberg College and Muhlenberg Elementary have a long history of working together, so I just wanted to pass this along so that you can share with family, friends, coworkers, and even students, such as if the Ed Society is able to help contribute in any way.

Also for the next 7 days, donors can use the promo code LIFTOFF at checkout to double their donations up to $50, but like I said, our project will be open until August.? The link is below. Any contribution is much appreciated!

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/new-school-laminator/6341467/?rf=email-system-2022-04-project_submitted-teacher_8398473&challengeid=21930533&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=project_submitted&utm_swu=2457?

New School Laminator, a project from Ms. Zion Help me give my students and all other students at our school laminated items through the purchase of a new laminator! Our school laminator stopped working and we need a large heavy-duty laminator ...

An amazing story...

https://trexlerworks.muhlenberg.edu/trexler_blog/general-item/170-years-of-women-on-campus-clara-i-lane/

Thank you, Ed Society! This made our day. ❤️

Congratulations to one of our own, Lauren (Mack) Wojcik, for this honor! We are not at all surprised that you are recognized for being an amazing teacher. 💚

The Education Department gathered to celebrate and honor Dr. Pearl Rosenberg who is retiring after 23 years of dedicated teaching and service at Muhlenberg. We are all better people for having had Dr. Rosenberg as a teacher, colleague, and friend. If you wish to sent her a note of congratulations and appreciation, send it to
Dr. Pearl Rosenberg
Education Department
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104

Muhlenberg Elementary School is getting a new playground! Thanks to those who donated to this wonderful project and to those who helped to spread the word.

Thank you, Ed Society, for its lovely efforts to participate in the fundraising! 💚

Congratulations to one magnificent teacher and one of our very own!

It's School Staff Appreciation Week so we are celebrating the 2021 Superintendent's Parkland Pride Award Winners this whole week! These are staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make this year special!

Kate Kocsis, Mathematics Teacher – SMS
Every morning, Kate brings smiles and laughter to both the students and staff at Springhouse. She loves running the Student Council program and other fun-filled events like birthday buddies, morale boosting lunches, Turkey Trots and so much more!

Please consider donating to the lovely project described below.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/playground-equipment/5385744/?rf=email-system-2021-03-proposal_approve-teacher_7080939&challengeid=21551943&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=proposal_approve&utm_swu=4252

From one of our own, Megan Famularo, Class of 2017 (Grade 5 Teacher at Muhlenberg Elementary School):

"Over the past 6 years, we as a school at Muhlenberg Elementary have been trying to raise money for new playground equipment. The equipment we currently have is beginning to become unsafe and is at least 30 years old. We have done fundraising through the school with student council, school stores, etc. We are currently at approx. $26,000. This has taken a long time. State laws have changed how this money can be handled, now making it a "use it this year- or lose it" situation.

As a Muhlenberg and Education program Alumni, I am reaching out to you to see if there is any way that you can and would be willing to help. This playground is used by members of the community beyond our school population. We want to strengthen the pride of our little west end school, district, and surrounding Allentown community. We also want to create a safe place where children can get physical activity, play, and create friendships.

Our goal is to raise approx. $20,000 more dollars. While I know that sounds like a lot of money, I have faith that we as a community can reach this goal. Please let me know if the Education Department of Muhlenberg College would be willing to contribute to this playground fund for Muhlenberg Elementary School!

Thank you so much for your time and any help or direction you can offer!"

Playground Equipment, a project from Mrs. Serrao Help me give my students and our students a safe place to play by supporting the playground development. Our school was built in 1928. While historic, there are pieces of equipment that need updati...

Please join us!

Uninterrupted: Avoiding (and Overcoming) Burnout Within Education

This is more than a "feel good, be happy, you can do it" presentation. In this virtual event, we will cover the primary factors that, if left unattended, will lead to burnout among K-12 teachers and administrators. A significant body of research has emerged that demonstrates burnout is neither inevitable nor unsolvable. We will explore what leads to uninterrupted success and strategize specific strategies to consider ways to regain your edge.

Presented by:
Tim Silvestri '92, Ph.D. - Director of Muhlenberg Counseling Services and Licensed Psychologist

Date:
Saturday, November 7

Time:
10-11 a.m. EST

Click this link to the registration page:

https://www.muhlenbergconnect.com/s/1570/index.aspx?sid=1570&gid=2&pgid=3453&cid=8285&ecid=8285&crid=0&calpgid=410&calcid=1244

Muhlenberg Educators Symposium - Fall 2020