Joanne Newcombe

Professional educators should espouse and model, by their words and deeds, a set of values, including:
belief in lifelong learning;
candor with all stakeholders;
commitment to the highest professional conduct;
steadfast focus on the "student-centeredness" of the educational mission;
soliciting and sincerely considering feedback;
respecting the limits of their own and others' roles;
emphasis on positive reinforcement; and
dedication to the education of the whole student.

My academic interests are in the areas of gender issues, teacher support, mentoring, and accountability.During my "free" time I enjoy gardening, traveling, and playing with my dog, DG

This fall, I'm teaching Education 245/46 the introductory education course, a section of Mgmt 226, and a Seminar on Women in Leadership. Every course I teach is active and requires students to be involved in the learning process. I believe that "doing" is the best process of "learning"