Teacher Preparation Program
MAT Graduate Named York County Teacher of the Year
Monday, June 10, 2019
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Mandy Rocamontes Poe (‘11, ‘12) knew from the moment she stepped on Christopher Newport’s campus that it was the place she wanted to pursue her teaching career.
The Virginia Beach native graduated with her ...
MAT Graduate Helps Provide Resources to a Community in Zambia
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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The photos show Zambian laborers using handmade bricks to build a library, the first in a village that is without electricity and where the literacy rate is low.
The photos show a rural, isolated corner of our world that is about to be ...
Alumna Wins $12,000 Teaching Excellence Award
Monday, January 15, 2018
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Lindsey Pantele ‘09, MAT ‘10 is one of only 16 winners statewide of an R.E.B Award for Teaching Excellence, which recognize public school teachers who distinguish themselves by their inspiring classroom performance. The ...
Teacher Prep Programs Recognized for National Excellence
Friday, December 01, 2017
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The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has named Christopher Newport one of only 101 colleges and universities in the United States to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs. The CAEP standards are ...
Alumni Spotlight: Erin Plisco
Monday, November 13, 2017
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When Erin Plisco (’09, MAT ’10) graduated from Christopher Newport, it set her on an exciting path toward fulfilling her dreams. From winning a Gates Scholarship, to being named a Distinguished Graduate Student, to serving as ...
Jean Filetti Awarded Virginia Department of Education Grant
Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Dr. Jean Filetti, Professor of English and Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, was awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Education to continue CNU’s clinical faculty program in partnership with Newport News Public ...
CNU Students Earn National Alpha Chi Scholarships
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
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Since its charter in 1977, the Alpha Chi Honor Society at Christopher Newport has seen several students receive monetary awards from the national organization. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the University’s Virginia Zeta chapter, ...
Office of Teacher Preparation Awarded Virginia Department of Education Grant
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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Dr. Marsha Sprague, Professor of English and Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, was awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Education to continue CNU’s clinical faculty program in partnership with Newport News Public ...