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Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. and Wilkes University welcomed best-selling author, Ellen Galinsky, to the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts at Wilkes University on March 3, 2023. Galinsky presented “Learning and Thriving: Questions and Lessons Learned” to early childhood education staff at Head Start and aspiring educators…

Faculty, staff and students honor fellow educators during Wilkes University’s virtual Celebration of Education event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event will be held via Zoom. Honorees are recognized by the School of Education for their outstanding contributions on campus and in the community. The…

Seth Platukis Hometown: Weston, Pa. Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Secondary Education Activities and Achievements: A dean’s list student, he was the recipient of the Wilkes University Polish Heritage Scholarship. Platukis was active on campus in a variety of activities reflecting his multiple talents. He was an honored speaker at the…

Leticia Patino-Flores Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Secondary Education; minors in Spanish, international relations and history. Hometown: Bethlehem, Pa. Activities and Achievements: Patino-Flores has been active on campus, participating in many campus activities and taking a leadership role in several organizations. She served as public relations chair and secretary of ProgrammingBoard and for…

Students in Wilkes University’s School of Education complete field observation and student teaching experiences at local schools. Pictured are the senior education majors who are completing their student teaching requirement during the spring 2020 semester. Students teach on either the elementary and secondary levels in schools in northeast Pennsylvania and…

Faculty, staff and students honored fellow educators during Wilkes University’s Celebration of Education event on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Honorees were recognized by the School of Education for their outstanding contributions on campus and in the community. New this year was the awarding of the Joseph and Barbara Bellucci Distinguished Graduate…

Wilkes University’s online teaching master’s degree and letter of endorsement program aids districts in new Pennsylvania legislation. Wilkes University’s School of Education continues to be a solution for districts and education professionals, offering a variety of relevant degrees and professional development programs for today’s educator. The State of Pennsylvania recently…

The state of education was the topic of discussion when Noe Ortega, Pennsylvania Department of Education deputy secretary for postsecondary and higher education, visited Wilkes University to meet with administrators, faculty and staff on Monday, May 13. Discussions centered on the University’s role in producing highly effective education professionals, future…

To celebrate the achievements of our soon-to-be graduates, News@Wilkes will highlight stand-out seniors throughout senior week and in the week following commencement. Lauren Bezek Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Secondary Education School of Education Hometown: Kingston, Pa. Activities and Achievements: Bezek was a counselor at both the Women Empowered by…

Early child care professionals with some college credits can now earn their bachelor’s degree online while working full time. Wilkes University’s online Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary and early childhood education prepares students for Pennsylvania pre-kindergarten through fourth grade certification. Scholarships are available for qualified early child care professionals…