Tina Durand
Scholarly Accomplishments May 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for March 2025. Awards Jennifer Bryson MACURE Celebrate Literacy Award, from the Massachusetts Association of College and University Reading Educators Tina Durand Metcalf Cup and Prize for Excellence in Teaching, from Boston University Anthony Jack Massachusetts Book Award longlist for Class dismissed: When colleges ignore […]
Tina Durand Awarded Metcalf Cup & Prize for Teaching Excellence
BU Wheelock faculty member Tina Durand was recently awarded the Metcalf Cup & Prize, Boston University’s top honor for teaching excellence. BU President Melissa Gilliam announced the award at this year’s Senior Breakfast, which took place on May 2. A clinical associate professor of applied human development, Durand is the director of the PhD in […]
Tackling Tough Conversations in the Classroom
For educators, having honest conversations about race and identity can be challenging to navigate. But these critical conversations can have many positive outcomes, including strengthening students’ sense of belonging and civic engagement. For this Conversations with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by BU Wheelock’s Christina Dobbs, an associate professor of English education, and […]
BU Wheelock Scholarly Accomplishments February 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for February 2025. Books and Book Chapters Felicity Crawford Crawford, F., Coleman, F. T., & Wiehe, E. (Eds.). (2024). Contemporary issues in equity, democracy, and public education: Multidisciplinary perspectives from education, social science, and health. Routledge. Chapter 5: Incentivizing equity in education (co-authored by William […]
6 Ways to Use a Master’s in Education (Other Than Being a Teacher)
When asked the question, “What do you do with a master’s degree in education?” most people will probably think of teaching in an elementary, middle, or high school. But focusing solely on teaching in the classroom may artificially limit what people can do with a master’s in education (EdM). “We in education need to change […]
BU Wheelock Announces Fall Faculty Award Winners
Five BU Wheelock faculty members were recently honored for their scholarly contributions and excellence. Edward H. Ladd Award for Academic Excellence & Service: Amie Grills Amie Grills, associate dean of faculty affairs & research, and professor of counseling psychology & applied human development, received the Edward H. Ladd Award for Academic Excellence and Service, which […]