Feb 10, 2020 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
Understanding her passion is rooted in supporting young children, Feihong Wang has dedicated her career to fully understanding their needs and becoming deeply involved in all aspects of early childhood development. Through her journey in the field, Feihong has gained...
Dec 3, 2019 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
When Helena Mawdsley discovered an opening for a post-doctoral fellowship position with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, she felt a calling to apply, even though applying would mean taking a leap of faith and transforming her life. At...
Nov 12, 2019 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
After just one year of working under Dr. Patricia Snyder, UF distinguished professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, and now director of the Anita Zucker Center, Cathleen Schaefer was inspired to transform her career trajectory. In 2007, Cathleen was...
Oct 8, 2019 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
With a robust background rooted in psychology, Joy Polignano joined the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies eager to put her passion into action and conduct research aimed to transform the lives of young children. Holding a bachelor’s in...
Sep 11, 2019 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
After an eye-opening summer working at a children’s summer camp, Nicole Mera realized she belonged in the classroom supporting the growth and development of young children. Seeking a program that could cultivate her passions and equip her for success as an early...
Aug 9, 2019 | Awards & Recognition, Inspiration
Recently, the University of Florida Innovation Academy (IA) hosted its annual Catalyst Innovation Challenge, a summer showcase event highlighting creative solutions to common challenges designed by freshman students taking the Creativity-in-Action IA course. The...
Aug 7, 2019 | Alumni Profiles, Inspiration
Tara McLaughlin arrived at the University of Florida eager to continue growing as an educator. With a background in psychology, primary education and special education, she pursued her master’s in Special Education and upon completion in 2003, moved to New Zealand to...
