education

Tanaya is undeniably a light for her students, and her time at Immaculata helped her to see her own leadership abilities.

When Stephen Brandt, now in IU’s K-12 educational leadership Ed.D. program, became principal at Roxborough High, it was on the state’s list of “persistently dangerous” schools. But Brandt and his team began to change the culture of the school.

Serving as team captain last year, Carrie Quigley ’19 will continue in that role during her senior year. She plays center midfield and is majoring in elementary and special education. Q: Who are some of your favorite professional athletes? A: Some of my favorite professional athletes are Morgan Brian and Tierna Davidson of the United…

“If you don’t know the first names of your students within a month, shame on you,” states Immaculata professor of education David Brennan, Ed.D. He is referring to the often-repeated mantra he tells his student-teachers: get to know your students.

In addition to her professional dedication to education, McAdams has spent decades volunteering for a variety of positions with various Catholic schools including her alma mater.

To Jacki D’Amico there is nothing more precious than to see the world from a child’s point of view. “They are so carefree and see the world as an exciting place to learn and play,” states D’Amico who will be graduating with a degree in Elementary and Special Education from Immaculata University. Since she was…