Dean’s Desk October 3, 2022 School of Education & Psychology Weekly e-News for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community
Things Hoped For Hoping does not come naturally to everyone. Hope can be the desire for something good to happen in the future such as completing classes successfully, living a healthy life, or wanting a choice that we made to have a good outcome. I realize it takes a lot of faith to go forward into the future not knowing what will happen, but God has promised to be with us by providing memories of how he has been there in the past - in every class, job, relationship, hardship, and celebration. I thank Him for each memory and continue to hope for the very best. ~Debbie Muthersbaugh, dean
"Now faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." ~Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Calendar of Events
October
3-7 Week of Worship, 11:40-12:30 pm, UChurch (Shortened class schedule change)
11 Internship Meet-up, 11-2 pm, Kellogg Hall
19 Service Day, classes will not meet from 8am-1pm
25-28 WACTE State Meetings, Administrative Offices Closed
26 UCC Board of Education November
16 PESB Grant Meeting, CEED Leaders Away
17 PEAB (Professional Educators Advisory Board) 12-3:00 pm, Alaska Room
21-25 Thanksgiving Break, No Classes
29 WWU Christmas Tree Lighting, 7-8 pm December
2 Student Teaching ’23-24 Applications Due to Placement Officer, Emily Appel
4-8 NAD Education Meetings, Phoenix
5-9 Review Week
9 WWU Christmas Programs, 6 & 9 pm, UChurch
12-14 Final Exams
15-30 Christmas Break
19 Fall Grades Due
Education and Psychology News
Week of Worship Schedule October 3-7
Longest Table School of Education and Psychology hosted four tables at this annual Longest Table event last Saturday. The faculty and staff made curries, rice, naan and other delicious foods. Thanks to all who stopped by!
Smith Hall Access Starting fall quarter, entry to Smith Hall, including our main lobby and the first floor west entrance (Discovery Preschool) can be accessed using your student ID card. Please call the main office at (509) 527-2211 if you need assistance.
New Office Locations and Phone Changes Please note that the following staff and faculty have had changes to their phone and/or office location since last school year:
Emily Appel - SMH 205, Phone 2211
Mishelle Castiglioni - SMH 209, Phone 2924
Amanda Ramoutar - SMH 212 (Same Phone#)
Melody Ezpeleta - SMH 210 (Same Phone#)
Education and Psychology students sing for Convocation CommUnity
Last Tuesday, Chase Wiedemann, Jamie Palmer, and Josh Price were among the men of ICantori who sang “A Little Song of Life” during the year’s first CommUnity program. Chase Wiedemann and Jamie Palmer are both seniors in the Education department, and Josh Price is a junior in the Psychology Department.
Faculty and Staff Training Days Each fall in preparation for the beginning of school, the SEP team meets together to plan and prepare to serve our students. This year we convened on our Rosario Marine Station campus, followed by another day of meetings back on the WWU campus. We were challenged to remember aspects of Jesus' early ministry, and to consider how to become more effective Christian leaders by leaning more purposely on God through prayer. We also experienced times of team building, planning, and collaborating together.
SEP Clubs
Education and Psychology Clubs The SEP sponsors two active clubs in our department for both psychology and education. Faculty sponsors include Dr. Linda Ivy (psychology club) and Dr. Brian Hartman (education club). Join both club Instagram pages here:
Psychology Club: @thepsychstudents
Theme: Be Kind to Your Mind
Verse: "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." - Proverbs 12:25
Officers:
President: Jessica Fernandez
Vice President: George Perez
Spiritual Vice President: Daniella Torrealba
Secretary/Treasurer: Jocelyn Curiel
Social Media/Marketing: Elizabeth Hernandez
Social VP: Alexis Mountain
Education Club: @wwueducationclub
Education Club Officers (Left to Right): Katie Alvarez, Aleah Clarke, Jacqueline Guzman, Chase Weidemann, Linnea Elias
Psychology Club Officers & Sponsor (Left to Right): George Perez, Elizabeth Hernandez, Dr. Linda Ivy, Jocelyn Curiel, Jessica Fernandez, Daniella Torrealba, Alexis Mountain
Discovery Preschool
Preschool Fall Session Begins Discovery Preschool students headed back to school the first of September and have been enjoying sunny days outside in their playground area located on the southwest lawn of Smith Hall. Head Teacher Stacy Maxted and Assistant Teacher Elizabeth Yaw lead both morning and afternoon sessons. The preschool also hires education and psychology students to assist in their classroom. Discovery Preschool serves as a learning lab for both education and psychology classes.
Curriculum Library
The SEP Wishes Franice Stirling a Happy Retirement
After over 34 years working as our Curriculum Library Director, Franice Stirling (pictured above with her husband Ralph, WWU engineering department Instrument Engineer) retires October 1, 2022. It is sad for us to see her go, but we are happy for her as well. The department held a farewell picnic in the College Place Lions Park recently celebrating her years of dedicated service.
Come sign a card of thanksfor Franice Stirling in the SMH 3rd floor Curriculum Library this week between the hours of 2:00-7:00 pm! (Cards are provided.)
Welcome to Stephanie Onthank We are happy to have Stephanie overseeing the operation of our Curriculum Library this coming year. She will schedule hours, make resources available, among other things. Please feel free to contact her with questions about our library at 509-527-2210.
Job Postings, Scholarships, & More Information
School of Education and Psychology is hiring student workers
If you are interested in working as an office assistant in the School of Education and Psychology, email your resume and a letter of recommendation to Mishelle Castiglioni (mishelle.castiglioni@wallawalla.edu)
Psychology Scholarship Available
Joon Care is making available a new scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in psychology, social work, and other fields related to mental health. Applications are now open. Joon Care is a mental health start-up that provides evidence-based therapy for teens and young adults. We’ve seen the need first hand for greater access to mental health care, that’s why we launched this scholarship. Our goal is to encourage the next generation of mental health professionals and cover some of the costs of their education. For more details you can visit our scholarship page here: https://www.joon.com/scholarship-fund.
'23-'24 WSSRA Student Teacher Scholarship Available
The Washington State School Retirees’ Association will be offering student teacher scholarships again this year; there is a 4/1/23 deadline for use in 2023-24! The scholarship landing page is located at www.wssra.org and uses a 100% online application form that will make it much easier to complete the necessary paperwork.
Join the Adventist Education Team Are you searching for a job in the Seventh-day Adventist Education system of schools? Use the tools at this site to make an employment connection:https://jobs.adventisteducation.org
Walla Walla University
School of Education and Psychology
204 S. College Avenue, Smith Hall
College Place, WA 99324
Contact
Emily Appel, Administrative Staff 509.527.2211
Mishelle Castiglioni, Office Manager 509.527.2924
Dr. Debbie Muthersbaugh, Dean 509.527.2212
