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• Biola Alumna Honored as Woman of the Year

  April Reutter (’93) was honored by the city of Norwalk as Woman of the Year for her many contributions to the community.

• Eight-Week Clinic Courses for Elementary Students

  These Discovery courses in art, reading, science and P.E. are offered through Biola University's School of Education, taught by University students and supervised by adjunct faculty.

• Alumna Opens New Preschool in Southern California

  Biola alumna, Koryn Parker, recently opened her own preschool in Whittier, California to address the learning gap she found in preschools in the U.S.

• Graduate Student Recognized as Finalist for OC Parenting Magazine Teacher Awards

  Haley Smith is known for her creative classroom engagement and unit decor.

• Leader in P-12 Education, Alumnus Glen Thomas Passes Away

  Biola remembers the impact Glen Thomas made for California education, educators and students.

• Biola’s School of Education Exceeds Standards During Accreditation Visit

  Reviewers noted that alumni are well prepared by Biola and excelling as teachers.

• Biola Provides Special Education Training in the Middle East

  Dennis Eastman, associate professor and director of secondary education at Biola’s School of Education, traveled to Amman, Jordan to advocate for educational access for all students, including those with learning differences.

• Director of Special Education Authors New Autism Textbook for Educators

  Robin LaBarbera’s new book Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Partnering with Families for Positive Outcomes to be released in January 2018.

• Biola Makes a Difference in Cambodia

  Biola’s School of Education professors and recent graduates will provide educational training for Asian Hope teachers, a village development program that seeks to protect children and transform communities in Cambodia.

• Biola University Partners with Global Foundation to Provide Training for Teachers in Zambia

  Luciano Cid, professor of education, will continue his partnership with Operation Mobilization to provide professional training for emerging and potential teachers in Zambia. 

• Biola University Continues Literacy Lab Partnership with Buena Park School District

  Biola’s School of Education has partnered with the Buena Park School District to continue to improve literacy among K-2 students through The Literacy Lab. Biola students are making a difference in the local community while gaining practical teaching experience.

• School of Education Launches Online Graduate Programs

  The School of Education at Biola University launched two new, fully online graduate programs — the Master of Science in Special Education and the Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication.

• Biola Graduate Named Teacher of the Year

  Third grade teacher and Biola School of Education alumna Alice Donawerth (M.A.Ed. Personalized ʼ13), has been selected as Teacher of the Year at Rancho Cañada Elementary School in Southern California. She has also been awarded Teacher of the Year for the entire Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

• Biola's School of Education Addresses Teacher Shortage Crisis

  June Hetzel, dean of Biola University’s School of Education, shares her perspective on the teacher shortage, how the School of Education is preparing teachers for areas that are experiencing and addressing the crisis.