Temple College of Education and Human Development

🦉 🍒 College of Education and Human Development 👏 WELCOME 👏 OWLS 👏 #backtoschool #convocation2025❤️🎓 #templeuniversity

On Oct. 22, Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development hosted “Teaching Black History, Valuing Black Educators,” a celebration honoring School District of Philadelphia teachers (@philly_schools ) who participated in the 2025 summer workshops funded by the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources Grant (@librarycongress ). Organized by Christine Woyshner, associate dean for research and faculty affairs, and Carrilee Bryan, graduate assistant, the event highlighted educators developing innovative Black history curriculum units and featured a panel discussion with Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development (@centerblacked ), and Philadelphia teachers Jade Tuff and Norman Bayard. This celebration underscored Temple’s (@templeuniv ) deep and historic commitment to Black studies and the teaching of Black history—from the founding of its Department of Africology and African American Studies in 1971 to its ongoing efforts to recruit, prepare and support Black educators. Serving as the kickoff to the School District of Philadelphia’s upcoming Black History Summit in February 2026, this event stands as a powerful reminder of education’s role in preserving, honoring and advancing Black history for generations to come, and of our shared commitment to continue teaching, celebrating and valuing Black history in every classroom.

📚🚓 Temple University’s Pack the Patrol Car is helping children in the North Philadelphia community start the school year strong! 🎒 A huge THANK YOU to everyone for your time, generosity, and support. You made this possible! #ProudTUserve #TempleUniversity #Philadelphia

Finding purpose through education 💫📚. From discovering a passion for teaching to inspiring students every day, Janine Conti’s journey shows the power of growth, resilience and lifelong learning. As a dedicated educator and doctoral student, she continues to make an impact both in and beyond the classroom. Check this out: https://education.temple.edu/news/2026/04/meet-janine-conti-finding-purpose-through-education

Celebrating excellence at Temple CEHD 👏. Our College of Education and Human Development is proud to recognize our award-winning faculty and teaching assistants whose dedication to teaching, research and student success continues to inspire our community. Their impact goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders. Check this out👉 https://education.temple.edu/news/2026/04/cehd-celebrates-award-winning-faculty-teaching-assistants

Throwback to an unforgettable afternoon at Philly Vibes & Dean High Fives 🎓✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success! With about 120 attendees, the energy was incredible from start to finish. Some favorite moments included the popular terrarium-building station 🌱, the Wellness Center welcoming 30+ visitors at their table, and of course, the Philly-themed food that everyone enjoyed 🥨. We’re so grateful to our partners, students and guests who showed up and brought the vibes. Swipe through to relive some of the best moments 📸✨.

The nest is always here🍒🦉❤️🏠 #templeuniversity #graduation #classof2026

Listening, learning and advocating for every student 💫. At Temple CEHD, school psychology isn’t just about assessments, it’s about making sure every student feels heard, supported and valued. Meet Aidan Campagnolio, a doctoral student using research and advocacy to uplift students, especially those with disabilities, and improve systems that impact their lives. From classrooms to communities, this work is creating real change 👏. Check this out: https://education.temple.edu/news/2026/04/listening-learning-supporting-students-through-school-psychology-advocacy

Jen Taylor Eaton, assistant director of Research and Evaluation at the IOD, just earned a PhD in Educational Psychology from the College of Education and Human Development! Taylor Eaton's dissertation examines how parents’ literacy beliefs shape their support for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and shows that when parents presume competence and have higher expectations for their child’s future literacy skills, they are more likely to use meaningful, evidence-based strategies that support reading and vocabulary development. Congratulations, Jen! We're so proud of your accomplishments!

GPA ✅ Dean’s List ✅ Experience ✅ #templeuniversity #templecehd #classof2026

Sneak peek from graduation 🎓✨. While we wait for the full gallery to be edited, enjoy a few highlights from the day 📸💫. #classof2026 #templeuniversity #graduation The full album will be uploaded to Facebook soon. If you haven’t already, follow us on Facebook: /templecehd/

"Advocacy begins with listening." This powerful message from Aidan Campagnolio, a trainee at the Institute on Disabilities and a doctoral student in Temple University’s school psychology program at Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), highlights how his work is about more than assessments or academics. It is all about advocacy, connection, and making sure that every student and person with a disability has a voice. From research to impact, his work reminds us about the value of listening. Read more about Aidan's work at the link in our bio.