Bradley University Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership

12/25/2021

Congratulations to the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership December graduates, and all the best for a healthy and happy new year!

10/12/2021

Teacher candidates in the Departments' GYO program/partnership with Peoria Public Schools are highlighted in this WEEK TV news story.

PEORIA (WEEK)- The existing school district staffing shortage worsened after the COVID-19 outbreak. The "Grow your Own Teacher" program offers mentorship to student teachers working to get certification. These student teachers have been studying for years and graduate from Bradley University in Dece...

10/09/2021

Fall Break kicks off today through next Tuesday, October 12. What are some of your favorite fall activities? ⬇️🍁

10/09/2021

Lori Russell-Chapin, a professor in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership, and co-director for the Center for Collaborative Brain Research at Bradley, explains why the brain needs to be challenged in order to thrive.

The right hobby can improve your brain health, if you practice it consistently over time. Here, an expert shares some of the best brain-boosting hobbies, from learning a new instrument and quilting to mastering a new language.

09/30/2021

09/05/2021

The Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership mourns the loss of Dr. Christina McDaniel, who was a dearly loved teacher, mentor, advisor, colleague, and friend.

Her positive, nurturing, and supportive spirit will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.

For those who would like to share a memory you have of Dr. McDaniel, please do so at the following link:

http://colemanfuneral.tributes.com/obituary/show/Christina-Lyn-McDaniel-108525902

In addition, Dr. McDaniel’s family has established a GoFundMe page, which is available at the following link:

https://gofund.me/623086f5

08/18/2021

Congratulations to Ms. Mackenna Hill, who is starting her first day of school and first day of her teaching career as a 5th grade math teacher at Lincoln K-8, Peoria Public Schools, as well as to the thousands of other Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership alumni who are celebrating their first day of school this month. Best wishes to all for a wonderful start to the new school year!

06/29/2021

Dr. Christina McDaniel, Co-Director of the Center for STEM Education, discussed issues facing U.S. schools and how science and STEM can help education, on the podcast “Thinking with Mike.”

Christina McDaniel talks about the issues facing the US schools and how science and STEM can help education. We also discuss the issues facing young people d...

05/16/2021

Congratulations to our May 2021 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients!

05/16/2021

05/15/2021

Congrats to our May 2021 graduates!

Congratulations 2021 Graduates! Watch commencement ceremonies live.