UHCLTeach's new master teacher follows passion for science
September 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Takisha Bolden Gastile has spent her entire professional life doing what she loves and developing future science educators. After 14 years in Houston Independent School District, she saw University of Houston-Clear Lake as having an innovative way of connecting to science majors who wanted to become teachers.
Parents U sessions provide college readiness info for families
September 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
In the last year, many Texas universities have suspended their usual SAT and ACT requirements for admissions, becoming “test optional” through fall 2021. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Executive Education in the College of Business is helping parents understand the current landscape of preparing kids for college.
Prof reflects on 45 years at UHCL, linking science educators to NASA
June 25, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Back in August of 1975, the construction of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s campus was barely complete. Robert Jones, who had been employed at NASA as a missions planning and operations officer in the Public Affairs Office, was awarded a one-year visiting professorship position, at University of Houston’s main campus.
Enroll your kids in youth summer camps at UH-Clear Lake
May 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
From day camps that explore cooking and wildlife to rockets and art, enroll your students in engaging summer programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake to make sure the learning doesn't end. Registration is now open, with camp options for pre-K through 12th grade.
UHCL alumna is Alvin ISD Paraprofessional of the Year
May 21, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Esther Jimenez said that her journey to becoming an elementary school teacher has felt like forever, but after her graduation this month from University of Houston-Clear Lake with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Bilingual Concentration, her dreams are finally coming true.
Alum named Principal of the Year, continues to aim high
May 13, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Krystal Hawks became an educator because she wanted to have a positive impact on the lives of children. After completing her Master of Science in Educational Management from University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2010, she knew she was well prepared for the next level.
Girls interested in STEM careers shine at UHCL event
March 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
When Loretta Williams Gurnell was a science teacher in a Houston charter school, she noticed one thing she didn’t like at all — the girls in her classes weren’t raising their hands. To help change that, she founded the nonprofit SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation, which held its latest inspiring event at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
UHCL to host Greater Houston Area Virtual STEM Conference
February 24, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake will host the annual Greater Houston Area Virtual STEM Conference, Saturday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 200 educators from over 20 school districts in the Houston-Galveston and surrounding areas will attend this one-day event.
Behavior analysis lab studies inclusion, equity to better serve diverse populations
January 27, 2021 | UHCL Staff
With the population of the United States becoming more diverse, the demand has increased for behavior analysts with the skills to serve clients from many cultural backgrounds. At University of Houston-Clear Lake, a lab called Behavior Analysts for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (BADIE) aims to do exactly that.
Why are good students failing? UHCL prof examines causes
January 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff
School districts around Texas have reported the number of failing students has risen exponentially. The increase appears to be a dismal reflection of the struggle students are facing with online learning platforms. A University of Houston-Clear Lake expert says numerous interrelated variables are impacting both teaching and learning.
Early Childhood Education program earns spot on national ranking
December 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Early Childhood Education program is ranked among Discover Early Childhood EDU’s Top 85 Most Affordable Early Childhood Education programs. Discover Early Childhood EDU is an online resource that helps future teachers plan and create their teaching career path.
Student's virtual art exhibition confronts challenges in education system
November 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Jennifer Lehnert's experience in education inspired her Master of Arts in Humanities with Studio Arts Concentration capstone exhibition entitled, “Education: Idealized, Never Realized,” available virtually for free through Dec. 11.