Dr. Christine Royce, professor of teacher education, appeared in the Washington Times and several newspapers across the country discussing her work to reform and update Pennsylvania’s science education standards. Royce is part of an 18-member steering committing tasked with reviewing the proposed changes this summer. Read the full Washington Post article.
As a graduate of Trinity High School in Camp Hill, Matthew Zemba was familiar with Shippensburg University’s Red Raider Marching Band. He dug a little deeper and found Ship was it for him. “After touring campus at an open house and seeing the residence halls, I was sold. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and…
When Jena Peters was considering an advanced degree, Shippensburg University’s ideal location and reputation for teacher education made it a great fit. “The professors understand that teachers are teaching during the day and doing graduate school as well,” Peters said. “They understand we are changing the world and trying to improve our own. It’s hard…
Deanna Yarrish is a member of Shippensburg University’s class of 2021. She is a dual major in Pre-K early childhood education and special education. A graduate of Octorara Area High School, Yarrish said she was hooked after a tour at Ship and learning more about the Teacher Education Department. Her father is also a Ship…
“The most surprising aspect of me studying at Ship has been the way that I have fallen in love with the university.” Samantha Neidlinger has strong ties to the Harrisburg area. She’s a graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School and received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State Harrisburg. Now in Shippensburg University’s Superintendent’s…
Flexibility and reputation drew Michael Kromka to Shippensburg University’s Educational Leadership, M.Ed. program. “The most important thing that interested candidates should know about the educational leadership program is that it is built for your success,” Kromka said. “While very little worthwhile in life comes easy, the faculty that I have worked with in the program…
Kaitlin Fergeson is a member of Shippensburg University’s class of 2021. She is in the History, American History Concentration, B.A. program where she has developed close bonds with passionate faculty. “Having such a good relationship with the professors has made me feel confident both in myself and in my abilities,” Fergeson said. Part of those…
Shelly Zacharjasz is pursuing her first degree from Shippensburg University as a graduate student in the Counseling, K-12 School Counseling, M.Ed. and Certification program. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Education from West Chester University in 2014, Zacharjasz has gained professional experience as a special education teacher at Overbrook Educational Center in the School…
Dear Ship family, Last year, Governor Wolf designated Friday, June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, a special holiday for all employees in agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Today, we learned Chancellor Greenstein has designated tomorrow as a special holiday across the State System. All…
Dr. Alison Feeney, professor of geography/earth science, is featured in episode six of the Poured in PA series on Youtube. Feeney is the author of “For the Love of Beer,” which examines Pennsylvania’s brewing history, geography and cultural richness while highlighting over 100 of the states thriving craft breweries. Poured in PA is a documentary…