Peabody Reflector
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Forever Friends
Betsy Hurd Bourner, BS’42, and Christine Slayden Tibbott, BS’42, MA’44, first met at Peabody as undergraduates and have remained friends ever since. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Dean’s personal connection to Susan Gray
Two of Benbow’s 12 grandchildren attend Susan Gray School on the Peabody Campus. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Korean statue gets new home
A rare Korean funerary statue guarding outside Payne Hall has been relocated indoors. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Opening Doors, Transforming Lives
Fifty years after its formation, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's commitment to children remains. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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From the Dean
"We hold firm our historic concern for individual learners and for underserved populations." Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Breaking Down Barriers
Roslyn Clark Artis is Florida Memorial’s 13th president—and its first woman president. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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On the Air
John Wanzung learned the art of selling during his human development classes. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Turning Theory into Practice
Alumni created a scholarship in honor of HOD founder Bob Innes. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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USN marks 100 years
When the Peabody Demonstration School was on the verge of closing, parents put up their own money to keep the doors open. Read MoreDec 22, 2014
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Head Start Begins Here
Peabody psychologist Susan Gray laid the framework for the national Head Start program. Read MoreDec 21, 2014
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Grad student uses video games to teach
Ty Hollett at Studio NPL at the downtown Nashville Public Library. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Doctoral candidate Ty Hollett has created a pilot program for a new “makerspace” called Studio NPL at the downtown Nashville Public Library. Hollett has been using the video… Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Yount awarded Keegan Fellowship
Emily Yount (Vanderbilt) Emily Yount, BS’14, was awarded a Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship in May. The award funds one year of travel to pursue an idea or an issue the student is passionate about in communities around the world. A Cornelius Vanderbilt… Read MoreJul 16, 2014
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Awards and Honors
Paul Yoder earned a 5-year $2.1M grant to study siblings of children with ASD. (Photo by Warren Goldswain/123RF.com) Yoder, Warren earn $2.1M grant for autism sibling study Professor of Special Education Paul Yoder and Associate Professor of Pediatrics Zachary Warren received a five-year,… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Senior recipient of HOD Impact Award
Victoria Davis (left) and Lisa Koenig. (Vanderbilt) Lisa Koenig, BS’14, was awarded the 2014 IMPACT Award for her HOD senior project. While an intern with the founders of the KIPP Collegiate High School in East Nashville, she created an electronic toolkit to align the school’s writing curriculum… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Summer 2014 Staff
Illustration by David Cutler Visit Peabody College’s website at peabody.vanderbilt.edu Camilla Persson Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development Joan Brasher, Editor Jan Read, Senior Director, Integrated Communications Donna Pritchett, Art Director Chris Collins, Designer Bonnie Arant… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Palmer named Founder’s Medalist
The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder's Medalists are (l-r): Peter Attwater, Sarah Scott, Susannah Morris, William Marks, Cecilia Page, Debra Perrone, Kasey Hill, Mae Mosley, Kristin Bater and Amanda Palmer. Not pictured is George Williford, Founder's Medalist for Oratory. (Vanderbilt University) The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder’s Medalists are (l-r): Peter… Read MoreJul 15, 2014
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Secret Service hero honored
Ever in the background, Jerry Parr (far right) with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. (provided by Parr) Retired Secret Service agent Jerry W. Parr, BA’62, received Peabody’s 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award during Commencement May 9. He may be best known as the… Read MoreJul 15, 2014