Early Childhood Education

Students gathered on the carpet learning, bird's eye view

by John Cipora

Jan. 29, 2020

“I hold the view, popular in commentators across the political spectrum, that improving early learning is a vitally important topic at present…” John Cipora, a professor at the Springfield College campus, discusses the tension between the “seasoned but untrained” and “trained but unseasoned,” but most significantly the importance of a middle ground, with each group bringing expertise to t

A cartoon of an individual engaging in online learning

Ed Lizotte, Director of Enrollment Management at Springfield College, has had experience as both an online learner and an online educator. He shares his experience with online programs and important things to consider when deciding on what type of continuing education is best for you. 

Graduation cap and degree

by Katerina T. Valentin G'19

Oct. 02, 2019

Katerina T. Valentin (G'19) is not new to Springfield College, but she recently began in her new role as Program Liaison with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement. Katerina talks about her journey, including how her Puerto Rican background shaped her academic drive and why being hearing-impaired and "a little different" has never stopped her from achieving her goals. 

Montage of photos of Stephanie Logan

As part of our Faces of Diversity series with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement, Stephanie Logan, associate professor and education department chair, describes her journey to Springfield College and how she continues to keep social justice teaching, learning, and leadership at the forefront of her work. 

women's softball team on the field

by Tessa Rickart

Aug. 15, 2019

You've heard of Title IX but what is it? And how will it affect you as a student at Springfield College?

Mary Simeoli, Esq., the Title IX Coordinator on campus, answers all your questions (and more). Know your rights, know your resources, know more about Title IX.

Bookshelves

by Anthony Hill '92, CAS '03

Mar. 26, 2019

As part of our Faces of Diversity series with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement, Anthony Hill, associate professor social work, shares a bit about his background, how he overcame adversity to get to #SpringfieldCollege, and how he strives to continue making this world a better place for all.

A microphone

by Graciela Garcia '20

Feb. 05, 2019

For the last few years, Springfield College Communications/Sports Journalism (COSJ) professor Kyle Belanger has worked Radio Row at the Super Bowl. While this is a tremendous opportunity for his own freelance career, Belanger focuses on turning his own opportunities into those for his students.

A student walks across the Springfield College campus while lugging a large sports bag on her back.

by Madison Cox '22

Nov. 12, 2018

Despite first appearances and the amount of athletic gear one sees about the campus, Madison Cox, a first-year, describes how there is so much more to Springfield College than just sports, and so many ways to find people with similar interests as your own.

Chris Hakala teaching at Springfield College

by Tessa Rickart

May. 30, 2018

Tessa Rickart catches up with Chris Hakala, director of The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.