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Your next chapter could be in teaching! 🍎 Explore Samford’s Alternative A program at our open house.

📅 Nov. 16, 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Education Learning Commons, Orlean Beeson Hall, third floor
RSVP: [email protected]

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Learning with a four-legged guest! 🐾

Our Foundations of Animal Assisted Services class welcomed Jimmie Lee and therapy dog Herb from New Circle to learn about their work supporting patients recovering from eating disorders.

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For her action research project in Samford’s Instructional Leadership Certificate program, Jennifer Northrup empowered students to shape their school library and build leadership skills. 📚

Read more: https://t.co/fddFSbdZWO

📸: Jake Cannon of Hoover City Schools

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Happy fall break, Bulldogs!

Whether you’re heading home, exploring somewhere new or staying close to campus, we hope your fall break brings rest and time with your family and friends. 🍁🍂

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Our HDFS multicultural perspectives class recently visited the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Students took a short tour of the authentic Japanese tea house and Zen garden in the Japanese Garden, extending their exploration of culture beyond the classroom.

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Did you know? 💡 The School of Education houses the Education Learning Commons, which offers resources and spaces to support student learning.

Learn more about the space:
https://t.co/0jprAvoQSI

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A full-circle summer: Samford HDFS junior Hagan Dietrich returned to the hospital that inspired her career goal, putting classroom learning into practice through a child life internship. 💙

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Read more: https://t.co/Fb0hctXukn

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Recently, our ESEC/ELEM seniors attended the Alabama AT (Assistive Technology) Conference at the BJCC to learn about tools and approaches that support students with diverse needs. While there, they also connected with our partners at KultureCity.

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Thirty-nine teacher education candidates were welcomed into their majors during the 10th annual Lamp of Learning ceremony. The evening also celebrated new Kappa Delta Pi members and Mentor Teacher of the Year Katie Callaway.

Read more: https://t.co/VT99ichsvF

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Take the next step in your educational leadership journey with Samford. Explore graduate programs designed to prepare educators to strengthen schools, support student achievement and lead meaningful improvement.

Learn more: https://t.co/vma0MapLfJ

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Teacher education seniors recently participated in literacy stations where they explored different techniques to incorporate into their upcoming tutoring sessions. Through Samford Tutoring PALS, the seniors will tutor students at Grantswood Community School.

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From Birmingham, AL to Birmingham, England! 🇬🇧

Graduate students traveled to England for the School of Education’s first graduate international program, gaining a global perspective on character education through research and school visits.

Read more: https://t.co/COIFsGq59T

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Making connections was the name of the game at our Teacher Education mixer! 🍩

Our sophomores, juniors and seniors enjoyed doughnuts and participated in a bingo game designed to get to know students from other class years.

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Congrats to Clara Gerhardt, PhD on receiving Samford's John H. Buchanan Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Her dedication to students, passion for teaching and servant leadership continue to make a lasting impact in the School of Education and beyond.

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The first week of classes, according to our camera roll! 📸

We love having our Bulldogs back!

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Orlean Beeson School of Education’s 2026 Learning for Life Awards Dinner honored alumni and friends whose leadership and service have made a meaningful impact on others.

Read the recap and meet this year’s recipients: https://t.co/JE8fwmhdfI

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Happy FDOC to our students! 📚📝

We're so happy to have the School of Education filled again with our amazing students. Welcome back, Bulldogs!

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Today, we welcomed our final group of Bulldog Days students to the School of Education! The excitement continues across campus as our freshmen Bulldogs begin moving into their residence halls.

Welcome to Samford, Class of 2030! We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 💙❤️

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Did you know? Through our partnership with KultureCity, School of Education students complete sensory-inclusive training to help create more welcoming classrooms and communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/jGr6nbkiHY

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The Samford community mourns the loss of Derrick Moore, who heroically died rescuing a girl from a rip current in South Carolina.

A 2001 graduate, Moore played football and ran track at Samford before becoming a beloved teacher. We lift the Moore family in prayer.