Education names Dedrick as Golden Apple recipient

The 2011 Golden Apple Award was given to Millie Dedrick for being the outstanding Teacher who is an alumnus of Samford University.

Millie Dedrick is a native of Birmingham, Alabama.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management from Birmingham-Southern College, Master of Science and Education Specialist degrees in Elementary Education from Samford University.  Currently she is a doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Samford.  Millie is a second grade teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary at Liberty Park.  She is the recipient of the 2009 Teacher Recognition Award by the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club.  As a teacher leader, Millie has served as a cooperating teacher for student teacher interns from Samford University, Auburn University, and as an External Evaluator for senior elementary education majors at Samford University.  Millie is married to John A. Dedrick.  They are proud parents to three children, Brian (Lyn), Brittany, and Tyler.  She is the doting grandmother (Ommie) to “Angel” and Braxton.

OBBSEPS 2011 Awards

During the annual Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional studies faculty/staff meeting the following awards were given:

* Outstanding Teaching Award-Jim Angel-Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

* Outstanding Scholarship Award- Angela Ansah-Graduate Studies

* Outstanding Spiritualism Award- Chris Gillespie-Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

* Outstanding Staff  -                              Leslie Carlisle-Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

* Outstanding Alumnus Award-       Anne-Marie Gianoudis-Interior Design Graduate

Congratulations to our 2010 – 2011 award winners!

FYNT Secondary Graduate Program Approved

The Alabama State Department of Education and Samford Board of Trustee members recently approved a Fifth-Year Non Traditional Secondary Graduate Program (FYNT) for the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies. The FYNT Program is designed for graduates of an accredited university who already have a BA or BS degree with a certifiable major in a core teaching field and desire to earn a Class A teaching certificate to teach at the secondary level of education (grades 6-12).

Homecoming 2010 Highlight Video

This year’s homecoming was a great success! Not only did we have an excellent turnout for the BBQ, but the addition of the “Artsy, Not So Artsy” sale was a lot of fun as well as a great benefit for the school.

We are so thankful for everyone who played a role in making this year’s homecoming great. Without you all, there is no way we could pull this off!

And thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, eat, make a purchase, or do all three. We love being able to see old friends and make new ones. We hope to see you all again next year!

Special thanks to David Rice for shooting and editing the video.

Homecoming Continuous Learning Sessions

Feeling sidelined with the frustrations of time management and organization? 

Fumble no more! 

Attend the seminar:

Title: The Game Plan for Teachers: Organize and Conquer

Presenters: Profs. Amy Hoaglund and Karen Birkenfeld

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am (One Professional Development Credit Hour; A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded)

Date: Nov. 6^th, 2010

Place: OBB Building 3^rd Floor (Room will be posted around the building)

Registration: email kjbirken@samford.edu by noon Nov. 5^th , 2010 (So Certificates can be made by Saturday)

Happy November Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to:

• Jodi Newton [OBBSEPS] – November 10
• Angelo Cope [The Alliance] – November 19
• Maurice Persall [Graduate] – November 21
• Mandy Hilsmiler [TE] – November 27
• Amy Hoaglund [TE] – November 27
• Suazanne Montgomery [SAS] – November 27

Happy October Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to:

• Sherry Gotlieb [ADP], October 6
• Deborah Childs-Bowen [Alliance], October 6
• Karen Bost [TE], October 8
• Karen Birkenfeld [TE], October 14
• Pat Terry [ESSM], October 19
• Clara Gerhardt [FAMS], October 28

Gerhardt Elected Chair of AL Board of Examiners in Psychology

Clara Gerhardt (Family Studies)  was elected Chair of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. Members of this board are nominated by the Governor of the State of Alabama. The Board oversees ethical issues as well as  licensing of Psychology professionals within the State.  Dr Gerhardt is serving her second term as a member of this board, and it is the second time that she chairs the board.

Jan Term Nutrition Course in Costa Rica

In January Term 2011, the Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is offering a nutrition course, “Food, Culture and Society in Coasta Rica”.  The course is offered January 1-22 and the course description is as follows:

September Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to:

• Tina Chaffin [SAS] – September 11th
• Jeanie Box [OBBSEPS] – September 13
• Donna Dunaway [ESSM] – September 22
• Dealne Tew [CLC] – September 27