Hollins University- Education Department

04/28/2021

Teacher shortages in Virginia are increasing, and our future depends on good teachers! Do you or someone you know have a dream of becoming a teacher? Contact us and let us help you make a plan to fulfill that dream.

More than 1,000 openings across Virginia, a number that’s increased over the last decade

11/12/2020

We are so excited to see one of our very own MAT students participate in this upcoming competition! Tune in the first week of December to watch Amanda in action, and prepared to be amazed by her work. Good luck, Amanda Kelly!

Find out more about Amanda's work on one of her miniatures pages:
https://www.facebook.com/pandaminiatures/about
https://www.instagram.com/pandaminiatures/?hl=en

There will be a Christmas miniature house decorating competition!

11/10/2020

Roanoke City Schools virtual job fair coming up, teachers and soon-to-be teachers!

DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR A GREAT SCHOOL SYSTEM? Now is your chance! Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is hosting a Virtual Career Fair November 19, 2020 from 2 to 3 p.m. Roanoke City Public Schools will provide information about teaching and working for RCPS, how to obtain a Teacher Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and details about our hiring procedures. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Please register by November 13. Here is a link to register:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RCi4CQkh80yD_BW9RaoixslnYdw2dCtJjVlbyu-6oHBUNlpKQzBRMVBHRTFHS09NNFhETlVHNk9XSS4u

07/23/2020

If any of you educators out there know of children who might enjoy this, it’s a great resource!

This is "Written Out Loud trailer" by Written Out Loud on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/13/2020

Students, we are so proud of all you have done in this extraordinary semester! Here are a few words of kindness from the Hollins community to you. Learn more...

04/21/2020

A Hollins employee is seeking full-time care for a playful, sweet 16 month old girl. Open to individual or small group in-home care. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, start date is in flux but will likely begin to need assistance in the next few weeks with a desired end date of the end of summer or, if possible, a longer arrangement to May 2021. CPR certification and previous history with child care is preferred. Please contact Ashley Browning-
[email protected]

04/07/2020

Share widely! Virtual field trips for your students and their families.

Calendar of Virtual Field Trips for Families March/April 2020 (Just click on the blue words and then click on the link that appears below the words.) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3/23 San Diego Zoo SPRING BREAK FUN 3/24 The Louvre in France - Egyptian Antiquities SPRIN...

04/02/2020

Congratulations and good luck to Jenny Shamy who deserves this incredible recognition from Roanoke City Public Schools. Thank you for mentoring and teaching the course Children and their Art to our Hollins students and for leading the next wave of teacher enthusiasts. Students who have had you know how incredibly lucky they are!

02/28/2020

Read these books about kindness, and you'll be priming your child's brain to grow into a kind, compassionate soul. We all know the world could use more of those!

02/12/2020

Exciting new programming at Hollins!

“The establishment of the Rutherfoord Center enables Hollins to build upon its strong foundation of experiential learning programs,” said Interim President Nancy Gray. “Bringing these programs together in a new way allows for more collaboration and interaction while at the same time expanding ...

02/02/2020

The practice of observing detail over time, analyzing deeply and applying different perspectives helps students appreciate the richness of the world we live in.

10/09/2019

Future teachers-

The symposium linked below, to be held in Martinsville, VA on November 9, is targeted toward new and upcoming teachers! Several members if the Hollins education department, including students and faculty, attended the conference last fall. It is a wonderful opportunity for professional development and to network with other teachers. The support system in place for new teachers is very impressive! Please read the conference description and attend if you can.

Join us for a Symposium co-sponsored by Virginia's Teacher of the Year Network, The New College Institute, and VASCD. All Virginia teachers in their first three years are welcome; the program will provide support, information, and inspiration! Registration is required to attend, and there is a $25 f...