Fall 2019 to Spring 2020

Transitions to Teaching offers students the opportunity to connect with one another and with faculty/advisors through a variety of activities including formal events, small-group meetups, and informal drop-in sessions.

Due to COVID-19 the rest of the Spring sessions were held online via video conference.

Spring 2020 Events

End of Semester Celebration | May 13th, 2020

Students shared how they handled the challenges created by COVID-19, and talked about plans for summer and fall.

Learning and Teaching in Uncertain Times | April 29th, 2020

Feeling disconnected from courses and instructors? Finding it hard to get used to all of the sudden changes and shift to distance learning? With everything that’s going on now, are you wondering how teachers manage to maintain a balance between dealing with their own stress addressing the needs of their students?

Dr. Bobbie Kabuto, the Chair of EECE, Dr. Line Saint-Hilaire Augustin, the Coordinator of EECE undergraduate program and Dr. Michael Perrone, Director of EECE field experiences, discussed how COVID-19 is changing program procedures and requirements.

Notes from the Field: Strategies for Thriving in Teacher Education & Beyond | March 25th, 2020

What does it take to balance the demands of being an educator, starting right now as a prospective teacher, with the need to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle? Dr. Lourdes Rivera from the Counselor Education Program addressed the emotional challenges of getting through the teacher education program and becoming a teacher.

We’re moving online! With Queens College classes moving online for the rest of Spring semester, we have decided to finish hosting the remainder of our events online! You can join our next event by: 1-Clicking the “RSVP” to get notifications and updates. 2-On the day of the event click on “Join Event”. 3-See you online!

Everything You Need to Know About the Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education Program | February 24th, 2020 and March 5th, 2020

As a community, Transitions to Teaching is committed to helping students get the information they need about the requirements and procedures of the elementary education program. The event was led by Dr. Line August Saint-Hilaire, the coordinator of the EECE undergraduate program. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and get up-to-date information.

Three people sitting at a table labeled “Academic Requirements”.

Three people standing together. The person in the middle is holding a paper and taking notes while others look on.

Two people sitting at a table together looking at a paper.

Six people standing together side-by-side.

Two people standing side-by-side slightly in front of two posters that are on the left and right hand sides of the room. The person on the left-hand side is holding up a poster. The person on the right-hand side is holding up a book.

Fall 2019 Events

Notes from the Field | November 07th, 2019

This was a successful event last year so we brought it back. Students heard from QC graduates currently working in NYC public schools about what it’s like to be in education full time. Our panel was composed of Dayanna Davis, Karen Abreu, Stacey Jackson, Kathryn Cox, and moderator Marina Medel (left to right). It was a great Opportunity for students to talk to professionals in the field and reassure their career goal.

Two people holding papers sitting side-by-side looking at a phone.

Two people sitting together having a conversation.

Five people sitting at a table with microphones. The person in the center is speaking.

Two people sitting at a table. The person on the right-hand side is holding a microphone and speaking.

Four people standing together behind a table smiling at the camera.

Two people standing with a poster in between them. The person on the left-hand side is holding the book “Wisdom Tales”.

Two people sitting among a row of chairs turned to each other and are talking.

Everything You Need to Know About the Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Education Program | October 30th, 2019

Three people having a conversation at a table.

Two people having a conversation at a table.

Two people standing with a poster in between them. The woman on the right-hand side is holding the book “Wisdom Tales”.

A room with groups of people sitting at round tables. The front of the room contains a podium with a microphone and a projector presentation.

Two people sitting at a table laughing together.

A person standing and holding the microphone lowered for a person sitting and speaking.

A person standing and talking to a table of people.

“Teach Us All” Documentary Screening | October 04th, 2019

It’s been decades since Brown v. Board of Education, yet American schools remain largely segregated. Teach Us All reveals powerful lessons through case studies in Little Rock, New York City, and Los Angeles. This documentary seeks to investigate: 60 years later, how far have we come – or not come – and where do we go from here ? After the screening, we had a group conversation and shared our thoughts about the film. The film is available on Netflix.

Two people standing side-by-side holding the book “Wisdom Tales”. There is a poster on the left-hand side of the room and on the right-hand side of the room.

Three people sitting side-by-side having a conversation.

Two people sitting in chairs next to each other taking notes.

Three people sitting in chairs next to each other having a conversation.

Fall for Transitions to Teaching | September 25th, 2019

At the beginning of every semester, we offer an opportunity for continuing and new TtT students to get to know one another. This event featured student discussion facilitators at tables with topics including career goals, school experiences and special interests. Students rotated among the tables like a speed dating meet and greet! They connected with other students and staff, and talked about plans for the coming year.