For both Judy Richardson and David Goodman, 1964 was a pivotal year. That year, Judy moved to Mississippi to help organize “Freedom Summer,” the famous drive to register Black voters…
Engaging Social Emotional Learning Activities for Any Classroom
In our digitalized world, emotional awareness and interpersonal social skills are increasingly important abilities for students to possess. Social emotional learning activities play a crucial role in fostering these abilities….
Lillian Drakeford Named Interim Dean of Newly Merged Colleges at Central State University
Lillian Drakeford ‘10, ‘06 (GSLC, PhD; Midwest, MEd) is assuming the role of Interim Dean for the newly merged Colleges of Education and Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Central…
Karen Sprinkel Ancelet Publishes “The Thriving Self: A Holistic Guide to Healing Trauma”
Karen Sprinkel Ancelet ‘93 (Seattle, MA) published her book, “The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit and Moving Beyond It.” This comprehensive…
Lee Schwartz Varon Publishes a Kids Book About Overdose to Educate and Support Families
Lee Schwartz Varon ‘95 (Los Angeles, MA) published A Kids Book About Overdose. Varon wrote this book to support, educate, and encourage families going through addiction recovery. The book explains…
Mindfulness in the Classroom for Educators: A Guide to Being Present While Teaching
In today’s fast-paced and demanding educational environment, maintaining well-being and preventing burnout among educators is more important than ever. Mindfulness practices, traditionally aimed at students, are now being recognized for…
Graduate School of Leadership and Change Welcomes Esteemed Scholars Rengin Firat and Kenneth Williams to its Faculty
The Graduate School of Leadership and Change (GSLC) is delighted to welcome two esteemed faculty members, Rengin Firat, PhD, and Kenneth Williams, EdD, to its academic community. These distinguished scholars…
Plays About Anne Frank and Historical African American Personages | Dissertation Watch
Erin Scheidegger-Menendez, a 2024 graduate of the PhD in Leadership and Change program, has written and published her dissertation titled Anne, Martin, Emmett, and Harriet: Plays About Anne Frank and…
Colleen Donaldson Featured in New Book Highlighting Dance/Movement Therapy as a Vital Alternative in Psychiatric Care
Colleen Donaldson ‘14 (New England, MA) was featured in Rob Wipond’s book, Your Consent is Not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships, published by BenBella…
Tiffany Thomas Has Story Featured in New Book on Bravery and Self-Healing
Tiffany Thomas ‘18 (Los Angeles, MAP) has a story in the recently published collection titled, How to Be Brave: Self-Healing Tools for Love Warriors. Published by Brave Healer Productions, this…
Lynn Horan Explores Embodied Social Change and Psychological Safety for Women Leaders on “The Edge of Everyday” Podcast
Lynn Horan ‘24 (GSLC, PhD) was a recent guest on the Edge of Everyday Podcast with actor, theologian, and leadership coach Sandra Bargman. The conversation focuses on Horan’s recent chapter…
An Afterschool Club for Adolescent Black Girls at a Predominantly White Middle School | Dissertation Watch
Jana Johnson-Davis, a 2024 alum of the PhD in Leadership and Change program at Antioch University, has written and published her dissertation titled, Homeplace: An Afterschool Club for Adolescent Black…