Reflector Summer 2013
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Recent Peabody research news releases
photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt Do popular education reforms demoralize teachers? Three widely implemented practices intended to strengthen teaching actually do more to undermine… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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From the Dean
The deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School demand not only our grief, but our reflection. Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Staff and Student News
Vandy goes Harry Potter! Students learn through the lens of the "Harry Potter" series. Ann Neely, associate professor of the practice of teaching and learning, and Georgene Troseth, associate professor of psychology, led a Harry Potter-themed first-year writing seminar in psychology in England over spring break. The… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Awards, Honors and Recognition
A sculpture, 'Water and Sun,' was donated to Vanderbilt by Frank Garrison Jr., BA’76, JD’79, and his wife Amy P. Garrison, BA’79, and installed on the Peabody campus. It was given in honor of Frank’s grandfather Sidney Clarence Garrison, who was president of Peabody from 1938 until… Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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In Memory
Many friends were lost this year; they will be missed. Photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt Alumni Berlin Vance, BS’39, of Amarillo, Texas, Jan. 1, 2013. Herschiel S. Barnes, BS’40, JD’48, of Cookeville, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2012. Joe T. Brandon, BS’42, of San Marcos, Calif., Sept. 9, 2012. Selina… Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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New books from Peabody professors and alumni
New books have been published by Peabody faculty and alumni. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Small Investments Yield Big Rewards
When Virginia Johnson enrolled in Peabody, WWII was just ending and teachers were in high demand. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Building on a Strong Foundation
Chris Lai says Peabody prepared him for the twists and turns of life. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Into the Future
Willard Brown is one of the first in America to own the new Tesla model S electric car. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Change and Continuity
The invitation was intriguing: “We’d love to have you write about how undergraduate teaching has changed during your tenure.” “Yes!” I thought, “This could be interesting!” Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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A Mother’s Mission
The light-filled classrooms of The Paragon School in Orlando, Fla., provide everything that this mother ever hoped for in an academic environment for her son. That’s because she created it. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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A Remarkable Journey
Founder’s Medalist Jesse Neugebauer, who graduated in May with a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education, led the Peabody Commencement processional behind Camilla P. Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of education and Human Development, and banner bearer Sarah Perlman. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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After Newtown
In the immediate aftermath of the December 2012 murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the public’s horror over the violence escalated into a contentious debate on school safety, bullying, parenting and gun laws. Little is known about why Adam Lanza killed his mother, six educators and 20 first-graders before killing himself. The media replayed the few details that were known, but the traumatic incident left many questions in its wake. Peabody faculty weigh in. Read MoreJun 27, 2013