UHCL ‘Success Through Education Programs’ kicks off Spring 2017 semester

By The Signal Last updated Feb 21, 2017 107 0

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Education held its Success Through Education Programs, or STEP, Spring 2017 Kickoff Luncheon in late January. STEP is a collaborative effort between UH-Clear Lake, five area school districts, and four community colleges designed to create opportunities for students to explore teaching as a profession and to prepare them to become certified teachers. The spring kickoff event gives STEP students an opportunity to get acquainted with each other, meet faculty and staff, and to receive tips for academic success. UHCL alumna Christina Munselle, a third-grade teacher at Armand Bayou Elementary School, presented the keynote address, “Reflections from a New Teacher.” Munselle shared her experience with the future educators stressing the importance of taking the time to build relationships with the children. Pictured are UHCL College of Education Associate Dean and Professor Joan Y. Pedro with STEP scholarship recipient Shanael Evans. Additional spring semester scholarship recipients (not pictured) include Adriana Chapa, Linda DeLaRosa, Olivia Dillion, Crystal Guerra, Kimberly Ramirez and Christen Symmons.

UH-Clear Lake STEP partners include Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District and Lee College, Galveston Independent School District and Galveston College, Galena Park Independent School District and San Jacinto North Community College, Santa Fe Independent School District, Houston Independent School District and Houston Community College-Southeast. For more information about STEP, visit www.uhcl.edu/education/advising/step.

Photo: College of Education Associate Dean and Professor Joan Y. Pedro with STEP scholarship recipient Shanael Evans. — Pictured are UHCL College of Education Associate Dean and Professor Joan Y. Pedro with STEP scholarship recipient Shanael Evans. Photo courtesy of Office of University Communications.