University of Findlay College of Education

06/03/2026

Proud of this new name for our beloved building🧡🖤

Generous alumni and friends of the University of Findlay have donated and pledged more than $2.64 million to name the Davis Street building in honor of President Emeritus Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and her husband Roger Fell.

06/03/2026

A group of undergraduate and graduate students are in Italy for their course on inclusion. Today they are in Florence touring the city! Dr. Wysocki is pictured below with Hannah Hill, she returned for a second year to conduct her research for her school psychology doctorate. She begins interviews with neuropsychiatrists tomorrow!

Doctoral students: Hannah Hill, Kirsten Dunsford, Nicole Gregio and Faith Meraz; Undergraduate students Ashlyn Nichols and Natalie Shuck - two weeks with Unicollege and a very full exciting itinerary!

06/03/2026

Our COE Alumni Spotlight this week is on Morgan (Rogers) Sherman, congratulations Morgan!
Graduation or year you completed licensure: 2013
Licensure area: 4-9 Middle childhood (social studies/ELA focus, reading and generalist endorsement)
Where you teach and what grades or subjects: Kenton Elementary School-5th grade science and social studies
What advice would you give to future teachers: Trust yourself to make relationships with students and staff members, and be true to who you are no matter the time of year or circumstance.
What are you most proud of in your teaching career: I am proud of the lasting relationships I have developed with students. I love when former students stop me whenever they see me to tell me how they're doing or just want to catch up. What could be better than knowing your former students are happy and successful!

06/01/2026

Congratulations Mr. Hirschy!

(From Liberty-Benton Local Schools) Congratulations to this year’s Liberty-Benton High School Golden Eagle Award winner, Chad Hirschy! Mr. Hirschy has made an incredible impact on students, staff, and the Liberty-Benton community through his dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping studen...

05/28/2026

Oiler Proud of you Dr. Wagner!

University of Findlay's Kyle Wagner recently authored a textbook, making one of higher education’s most intimidating subjects more friendly.

05/27/2026

Our COE Alumni Spotlight this week is on Molly Fenimore (Corbin), congratulations Molly!
Graduation or year you completed licensure: 2013
Licensure area: PK-3, Early Childhood Education
Where you teach and what grades or subjects: Preschool Special Education
What advice would you give to future teachers: My advice is to always keep learning and be open to new opportunities. I did not see myself teaching special education in any capacity, but I have found it is a real passion of mine. I am always learning and trying new ideas to make it so my kiddos can successfully access their learning. I think it is so important to reflect every year and see how you can change and grow for the next year! None of us are perfect, and we don't have to be! Do not be afraid to use your colleagues and mentors, collaboration is key!
What are you most proud of in your teaching career: I am most proud of the classroom families I have built along the way. Preschool is the first stepping stone on my students' educational journey. I am so happy I am able to be chapter one in their books!

05/26/2026

Two of our EdD in School Psychology Alums were featured in the Ohio School Psychologist Journal, Lisa Markley, EdD and Kat Slate, EdD. Congratulations!

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Our COE Alumni Spotlight this week is on Maddie Pryor (Bell), congratulations Maddie!
Graduation year: I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in 2013 and my Master of Arts in Education in 2017
Licensure area: Early Childhood Education (Prek-3) and K-12 Reading Endorsement
Where you teach and what grades or subjects: I am finishing year 12 at Riverdale Elementary School here in NW Ohio. I taught READING title one to grades k-5 for 11 years, but added 1st and 3rd MATH title to my schedule this year.
What advice would you give to future teachers: One piece of advice I would give future teachers is to build positive relationships with coworkers and maintain open communication, because teaching is truly a team effort and collaboration makes challenging situations so much easier to navigate. It is also important to focus on building strong classroom management skills early on. Clear expectations and routines help create a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and eager and ready to learn. Finally, remember to stay flexible with your plans. Not every lesson will go exactly as expected, and being able to adapt while still meeting students’ needs is an important part of becoming an effective teacher.
What are you most proud of in your teaching career: What I am most proud of in my teaching career is seeing students who were once struggling readers and learners grow in confidence and become successful. Watching students overcome challenges, develop important skills, and eventually graduate is incredibly rewarding. It is especially meaningful to see former students go on to be successful after school, knowing that I was able to play a small part in supporting their growth and helping them believe in themselves.

05/19/2026

Our COE Student Spotlight this week is on Josie Kulwicki, congratulations Josie!
Licensure Area: Primary Education
Hometown: Convoy, Ohio
Activities at UF: I am in Intramural volleyball, and have attended UFOSEA meetings.
Why I chose UF: I chose UF because of the welcoming campus, professors who truly care for their students, and the best education program that gets me out in many school systems to set me up for success!
What I love about teaching: My favorite part of teaching is connecting with students and being a strong, positive influence in their lives.