TEACHING THE
LEADERS OF TODAY
AND TOMORROW
teacher of the year
Teaching and learning is a symbiotic relationship that has the
power to not only ignite the passion of individuals, but of entire
nations. Teachers are unique in that they share an intent to
make a difference in the lives of others, rather than accomplish
a singular goal.
Educational pioneer and developer of the Reggio Emilia
Approach, Loris Malaguzzi once said, “Learning and teaching
should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river
flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey
down the water. Through an active, reciprocal, exchange,
teaching can strengthen learning how to learn.”
KeanUniversity has been embracing this philosophy by grooming
teachers to be leaders in their fields, while in turn, gleaning
lessons from their students for more than a century; first, as the
Newark Normal School in 1855, and then as the New Jersey State
Teachers College in 1937.
Now 162 years since its inception, Kean is still producing more
teachers in New Jersey than any other institution, many of whom
have become champions in their field; garnering countless
accolades and honors, including the Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Anthony Pittman, dean of the College of Education, attributes
that success in large part to faculty who remain committed to
the University’s vision, as well as an excellent curriculum.
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Monica Goncalves ’07, Union County
Teacher of the Year for 2016-17
