College of Education

Jade Thomas, ’17, Recognized as Outstanding Educator

January 9, 2025

Jade Thomas, ’17, is one of the outstanding educators being considered as Georgia’s Teacher of the Year. She was recently recognized as the 2024-2025 Houston County Teacher of the Year for her dedication to enabling her students to reach their greatest potential.

Dr. Gary E. Schaffer, Amy Blair, award recipient Lisa Hillyard, and Kia Boyd-Taylor

Niagara University Honors Lisa Hillyard with Inaugural School Psychology Mentor of Distinction Award

December 5, 2024

Lisa Hillyard, a school psychologist at Cleveland Hill Union Free School District in Cheektowaga, N.Y., received Niagara University’s inaugural Mentor of Distinction Award.

A Passion for Math and ASL Lead to a Career for Catherine Gibbons, ’14

November 21, 2024

Teaching math can be a challenging profession, especially when you are teaching it in a language that is not your first. But Cathie Gibbons, ’14, the middle and high school math teacher at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf in Buffalo, N.Y., embraces this challenge because of her love for math and her passion for American Sign Language.

Niagara University Professor Theresa Meikle Publishes Book on Using Feedback in Classroom to Motivate Students

November 18, 2024

Theresa Meikle, an adjunct professor in Niagara University in Ontario’s BPS in education program, recently published a book to help educators create a connected community of learners in their classrooms.

Niagara University’s College of Education Recognized for National Excellence in Educator Prep

November 18, 2024

Niagara University’s commitment to holding itself to the highest national and international standards in teacher education has been reaffirmed with its renewed accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This recognition acknowledges that NU's College of Education meets CAEP’s rigorous, national accreditation standards to better prepare tomorrow’s teachers.

Caden Johnson, ’23, was one of three alumni who returned to their alma mater on Nov. 6, 2024, to present mini professional development sessions for undergraduate education students.

NU Education and Counseling Alumni Speak at Professional Development edCamp

November 8, 2024

New and veteran counselors and teachers, including alumni Caden Johnson, ’23, Laura Feind, M.S.Ed. ’19, and Jenna Patterson, ’22, presented mini professional development sessions for undergraduate education students in Kadie Beamer and Rich Vittoria’s Elementary Methods courses on Nov. 6.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, with one of her students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, Creates Community at BuffSci 2

October 29, 2024

The sound of children’s voices can be heard in the background as Brianna Lanoye, ’13, talks about the work she is doing as the principal of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2. She explained that the school secretary just went home sick, so she is helping with dismissal.

The Suspension Bridge is one of the displays featured at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

Niagara University Students Learn About Local History Through Partnership with Niagara Falls National Heritage Area

October 28, 2024

The Niagara Frontier is rich with history, and Niagara University students have the unique opportunity to learn more about it through a partnership with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024.

Dr. Regine Chung Receives Student Research Award at Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference

October 21, 2024

Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024. Dr. Chung received the honor for her study of the substantive impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy on the social-emotional development and behavioral challenges of autistic children.

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel

Two Niagara University Professors Publish Article in The Teaching Professor

October 18, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professors in the College of Education at Niagara University, recently published an article titled “Developing Virtual Learning Contracts to Enhance Student Success in Online Courses and Programs” in The Teaching Professor. The article discusses the development and use of a virtual learning contract, which modifies the traditional contract with...

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