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Written by Shambhu Sharan, The Shorthorn staff |
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 05:23 PM |
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When and Where When: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Monday The College of Education and Health Professions is celebrating 10 years by inviting its faculty to listen to the Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund Paredes. Paredes will discuss PK-16 topics like where the profession is and where it needs to go, said Judy Collins, executive assistant to the commissioner. The talk will take place from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, on the Central Library sixth floor. Paredes served as vice president for programs at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund before becoming commissioner. Paredes is included in 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the October issue of Hispanic Business magazine. “It is good to have him come to UTA,” said John Buckwalter, the college’s associate dean. “He’s got a unique personality.” “PK-16 is a big priority for the state,” said Gerlach. “[Colleges] work to prepare the best teachers and administrators for K-20. Research indicates that more than anything else in a PK-20 student’s life, good teaching matters most.” Any educator who is interested in hearing Parades can attend the event, Gerlach said. Beside Parades, Gene Buinger, Hurst-Euless-Bedford independent school district superintendent, will also be present. |