“Peace begins with a smile.” —Mother Teresa It feels like the world is in need of more peace, including in our daily lives. I know when I need to find peace and hope, I head to a school because…
Butler COE Hosts First IACTE Summit
On November 2nd, Butler University’s College of Education hosted the first Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE) Summit on recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers in Indiana. Led by COE Associate Dean, Dr. Deb Lecklider, the keynote speakers were…
Transforming Education—October 2018
“Peace begins with a smile.” —Mother Teresa EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, September 28, 2018, the College of Education officially cut the ribbon on its new home. While this was the opening of a new physical space, the event marked a…
Transforming Education—2018 Year in Review
Dear Friends, This is a special edition of my monthly Dean’s Newsletter. It serves as a vehicle to deliver the College of Education’s annual Year in Review magazine. In the digital pages that follow, I hope you will savor the passion, innovation,…
Core Values in Core I Professor
Dr. Shelly Furuness | Middle/Secondary Professor by Erin Morrisey Dr. Furuness was my professor for my first-ever education class. I found myself in the basement of Jordan Hall, learning about what set the Butler College of Education apart from any other education…