WCOE Newsletter | February 2024 Edition

The Watson College of Education is proud to announce the release of its annual publication, the 2023 Reflections magazine. This digital repository captures our dedicated faculty, staff, and students' remarkable achievements, milestones, and inspiring stories.

The 2023 edition, now available on the End of Year Reflection Archive, provides a comprehensive look at our collective commitment to educational excellence and the positive impact we have made on the Inland Empire and beyond.

Readers are invited to explore the magazine and discover the inspiring stories of innovation, research, and community engagement that have made the Watson College of Education a leader. The End of Year Reflection Archive also houses previous editions, allowing readers to trace the evolution of our educational endeavors over time.

Highlights of the 2023 Reflections Magazine:

• Faculty Achievements: Spotlights on faculty research, awards, and contributions to the field.
• Student Successes: Showcases student accomplishments, leadership, and community service.
• Alumni Impact: Features on alumni making a difference in the world.
• College Initiatives: Highlights new programs, community engagement initiatives, partnerships, and events.

The 2023 Reflections magazine is a celebration of our shared commitment to education and the positive impact we have on the lives of our students and the broader community. We invite you to explore this valuable resource and share it with others.

CSUSB Watson College of Education Faculty Make Strides in Research and Community Engagement

The Watson College of Education is proud to announce recent achievements by our esteemed faculty members. Dr. Jemma Kim presented a mini session at the CSU Symposium on Teaching and Learning: RECONNECT, held in San Bernardino, CA, on February 23-24, 2024. Her presentation, "Mapping Assistive Technology Needs (MATN): An Online Checklist Tool for Special Educators," showcased an innovative online tool designed to assist special educators in identifying and addressing the assistive technology needs of their students.

Dr. Lorraine Hedtke, a professor in the Counseling program, has recently published an article titled "INTO LIGHT California: A University-Community & Interdepartmental Collaboration" in the Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice. Co-authored with Dr. Arianna Huhn, Director of the CSUSB Anthropology Museum, the article highlights a project that addresses the stigma surrounding substance abuse and overdose.

INTO LIGHT California provided a platform for bereaved families to share the stories of loved ones lost to drug overdose. Through interviews conducted by graduate counseling students, the project captured these narratives and presented them in a museum exhibition. This initiative honored the lives of those who passed and fostered community engagement and healing through innovative grief counseling practices. Dr. Hedtke's work exemplifies the Watson College of Education's commitment to community engagement and social justice.