University of South Carolina College of Education

University of South Carolina College of Education Research is fundamental to the mission of the college.

The College of Education is a state and national leader in providing comprehensive, world-class preparation for teachers, counselors, education administrators, researchers and policymakers. Our highly credentialed team of college administrators are guiding the efforts of our faculty and staff in helping educators achieve excellence in teaching, and in helping students achieve success in learning.

The College of Education is divided into four academic departments: the Departments of Educational Leadership and Policies, Educational Studies, Instruction and Teacher Education and Physical Education. Home to a variety of education degree programs, each department is led by faculty and staff members who have expert knowledge in these disciplines so they can use their exceptional talent and unique experiences to benefit the programs and students. Composed of award-winning scholars, the College of Education's faculty members are true trailblazers, earning millions in grant funding to find solutions to the many educational challenges that confront today's society. The College of Education also strives to be a leader locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are affirmed, celebrated, and vigorously pursued.

GEAR UP SC assisted in Fulmer Middle School's Eighth Grade Information Night,  helping middle schoolers and their famili...
09/10/2026

GEAR UP SC assisted in Fulmer Middle School's Eighth Grade Information Night, helping middle schoolers and their families begin to tackle opportunities for high school and beyond. More than 150 students and families attended to learn about practice SAT tests, careers, graduation plans and possible pathways to success.

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For Fulmer Middle School eighth graders and their families, the future is here — and there’s no time like the present to plan for it. That was the goal of the West Columbia school’s Eighth …

Congratulations to the faculty who were promoted this fall. Your work is making a difference for our students and our st...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to the faculty who were promoted this fall. Your work is making a difference for our students and our state!

Department of Educational And Developmental Science:
▪️ Jessie Guest, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor, Counselor Education

Department of Leadership, Learning Design and Inquiry:
▪️ Ashlee Lewis, Ph.D., Research Professor, REM Center
▪️ Leigh D'Amico, Ed.D., Research Professor, Yvonne and Schuyler Moore Child Development Research Center
▪️ Suha Tamim, Ph.D., Clinical Professor, Curriculum Studies

Let's share a round of applause in the comments!

The inaugural cohort of the South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship just launched. This fellowship provides education...
09/08/2026

The inaugural cohort of the South Carolina Charter Founders Fellowship just launched. This fellowship provides education leaders with support they need through tailored professional development, site visits throughout the country and connections with experts in operations, enrollment, and academic planning. Thank you to South Carolina Children's Fund and the Mind Trust for supporting this project.

The University of South Carolina College of Education is pleased to announce a total of more than $4 million in funding ...
09/04/2026

The University of South Carolina College of Education is pleased to announce a total of more than $4 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Four projects were funded across disciplines in the College of Education, setting a college record for NSF awards being awarded within a few days of each other.

🔬 Jan Yow, Ph.D., is the PI on a project offering professional development for STEM teacher leaders in rural South Carolina.

🤖 Hengtao Tang, Ph.D., is the PI on a project establishing research a research framework for engineering students’ ethical understandings of AI.

🏕️ Brooke Whitworth, Ph.D., is the Co-PI on a project that is developing highly effective science teachers who can engage students in authentic scientific practices using real-world data and local outdoor environments.

➕ Lucas Vasconcelos, Ph.D., is the PI on a project developing strong foundations for early learners in computational and mathematical thinking by studying pre-service educators’ use of learner-centered scaffolds.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4A0bRn6

POV: You thought beginning your student teaching internship would be overwhelming…until your coaching teacher became you...
09/03/2026

POV: You thought beginning your student teaching internship would be overwhelming…until your coaching teacher became your support system and your professors built your confidence by hosting their classes in local public school classrooms leading up to to your senior year.

In the College of Education, you are prepared in a community invested in your success. From your very first field experience, you are surrounded by mentors, fellow students, faculty and partners invested in your growth.

Apply now to be part of the only College of Education that offers unparallelled support from your first steps on campus at sc.edu/apply.

Congratulations to Christina Yao, Ph.D., on her recent election to the Board of Directors for ASHE (The Association for ...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to Christina Yao, Ph.D., on her recent election to the Board of Directors for ASHE (The Association for the Study of Higher Education) as a At-Large Member for a two year term. ASHE is a scholarly community of more than 2,000 members dedicated to advancing the study of higher education.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4qGiyX9

It's not too early to mark your calendars for next year's Champions of Education Gala! Save the date for March 18, 2027 ...
09/01/2026

It's not too early to mark your calendars for next year's Champions of Education Gala! Save the date for March 18, 2027 at downtown's Marriott Columbia. We are excited to toast to our fellow alumni and outstanding award recipients. It is hard to believe that it has been FIVE years since our first gala. Time flies when you're serving South Carolina!

More information at bit.ly/COEGala

The Professional Development School's Coaching Academy met for its first session this week. Cohort Three is made up of 2...
08/28/2026

The Professional Development School's Coaching Academy met for its first session this week. Cohort Three is made up of 24 educators representing eight PDS schools. Together, they began their year-long journey toward becoming Master Coaching Teachers.

Six outstanding Coaching Academy graduates are leading the cohort. These fellow educators are working as facilitators alongside the College of Education Clinical Experiences team. The college is excited to support this new cohort as they strengthen their practices and grow in the profession.

What does community look like in the College of Education?✅ cohorts that celebrate one another✅ professors who mentor be...
08/27/2026

What does community look like in the College of Education?
✅ cohorts that celebrate one another
✅ professors who mentor beyond the classroom
✅ real involvement in local schools
✅ a shared passion for making an impact

We may be a big university, but personal support is our super power! 🤝

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