UNCG Specialized Education Services

Jewell Pradier in the Department of Specialized Education Services receives the 2024 School of Education Staff Excellence Award. This award recognizes staff members who have demonstrated excellence in their contributions to the University this year.

Dr. Salih Rakap, faculty member in the Department of Specialized Education Services, receives the 2024 School of Education Teaching Excellence Award. This award is in recognition his outstanding teaching efforts. Congratulations Dr. Rakap!

Our Tutor Spotlight is highlighting Kia Parrish-Haim. Keep up the great work, Kia!

Susan Strong, 2020 graduate of the Special Education Undergraduate Program in the Department of Specialized Education Services at UNCG, was recognized as the Certified Employee of the Month for Montgomery County Schools.
Susan shared the following about her recognition “I was honored to be awarded the certified employee of the month for March, voted for by my colleagues. I was also recognized for earning my National Board Certification, joining the ranks of NBCT across the county. I am a proud Self- Contained Exceptional Children’s Teacher for Montgomery County Schools, NC, serving Green Ridge Elementary school. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement, UNCG!”��-Susan Strong, National Board Certified Teacher”

Susan is pictured below with Dr. Ellis, Superintendent for Montgomery County Schools, NC.

Doctoral Students co-present with Dr. Morgan Chitiyo at the Council for Exceptional Children conference.

Faris Alshahrani, Sherwin Fraser, and Sandra Siripi collaborated with Dr. Morgan Chitiyo to present “The Efficacy of Tier 3 Positive Behavior Support Interventions Across Demographic Variables: A Meta-analysis” at the Council for Exceptional Children conference.

UNCG alums Featured in the UNCG Fall 2023 magazine. Graduates from the UNCG Birth-Kindergarten program Arietha Brunson - undergraduate and recent graduate alumna and Norma Honeycutt (graduate alum). Great to know that our graduates are making a difference.

Child Care Stars - UNCG Magazine How do you decide on the right child care facility? A star rating at a North Carolina child care facility can ease the minds of parents and caregivers.

Shadow Sign Language Interpretation of performances of Anne of Green Gables with Studio 1 in Burlington.

Studio 1 in Burlington is proudly presenting a rendition of Anne of Green Gables, with an inclusive twist! Natalie Griffin, a native of Greensboro and a Deaf community member, takes the stage as Anne. Adding more layers to the inclusivity, IDEAS program students are participating as shadow interpreters. For those unfamiliar, shadow interpreting allows for a seamless theatrical experience by subtly incorporating sign language into the performance. Don't miss this groundbreaking production!

IDEAS Students Contributing to the Planning of the Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness (SERID) Annual Conference 2023

This year, the Southeastern Regional Institute on Deafness (SERID) is hosting its annual conference in Charlotte, NC, with the invigorating theme: "Making Connections to Build Bridges because Working Together: We Create Change!" This gathering will be a nexus for professionals in the D/HH and DeafBlind fields, featuring workshops spanning various topics such as Rehabilitation, Education, Technology, STEM, Mental Health, and much more. Notably, our very own IDEAS interns are actively contributing to the conference planning committee.

Dr. Julianne Gold Brunson Alum of the Psychology Department Presented on Domestic Violence Within the Deaf Community.

Dr. Julianne Gold Brunson a Deaf Clinical Psychologist an alum of UNCG working in the Charlotte area gave a presentation in the School of Education building that was sponsored by the Deaf and Hearing College Connection a student lead group in the IDEAS program. Dr. Brunson Gold’s presentation on Domestic Violence Within the Deaf Community was highly attended and informative. Dr. Brunson Gold who is Deaf herself, presented a unique and dynamic presentation given that she is a member of the larger Deaf community.

The SES department would like to congratulate Calli Kessinger on receiving the 2023 Provost Student Excellence Award. Calli is an undergraduate student in our Special Education program. She is currently teaching in the Occupational Study porgram at Western Alamance High School and will be graduating in May of 2023.

This month, the SES Department would like to recognize Meagan Moorehouse as our student of the month. Congratulations Meagan! We're thrilled you are part of our community!