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FROM NATIONAL EDUCATORS’ ORGANIZATION Barbara L. Jackson Scholar Program Recognizes Outstanding Minority Students HOUSTON, October 20, 2006— A University of Houston doctoral student from the College of Education has been selected as a Barbara L. Jackson Scholar of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), a national organization for college and university educators. Allegra McGrew is pursuing a degree in Educational Leadership and was nominated unanimously by her professors. “Being selected is an exceptionally exciting opportunity for me,” McGrew said. “I am honored to have been afforded the opportunity to network with professionals in the field from all over the United States and receive guidance that will allow me to mentor others.” The Barbara L. Jackson Scholar program began in 2004 and provides workshops and seminars to outstanding minority students who intend to pursue careers as professors or education leaders. Scholars are paired with experienced faculty members of the UCEA, who will serve as mentors. In addition to her studies, McGrew works full-time in the Fort Bend Independent School District as an Instructional Technology specialist. In that role, she provides staff development on technology that can be applied in the classroom. Her goal is to become a university professor and ultimately a president or chancellor of a university. “Allegra is making a difference in the lives of students in her school district through the application of technology to enhance instruction in low performing schools,” Doris Prater, professor and chair of the UH Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies, said. “Her research in social justice issues as they relate to K-12 environments shows great promise.” McGrew’s research focuses primarily on equity in education. She has worked with low-income students who are considered at risk of dropping out of school. She will be presenting a paper on the impact of technology on student achievement at the 2007 Texas Computer Education Association Convention in Austin. For more information on the UH College of Education, please visit www.coe.uh.edu/. About the University of Houston The University of Houston, Texas’ premier metropolitan research
and teaching institution, is home to more than 40 research centers
and institutes and sponsors more than 300 partnerships with corporate,
civic and governmental entities. UH, the most diverse research university
in the country, stands at the forefront of education, research and
service with more than 35,000 students. For more information about UH visit the university’s ‘Newsroom’ at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom. |
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