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4th Annual Dr. Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference

May 29 & May 30, 2013

The Duquesne University School of Education and the Barbara A. Sizemore Urban Education Initiative are hosting its 4th Annual Dr. Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference.

This conference is designed to bring together Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh community around issues related to improving education for all students, particularly the education of students in urban schools.

To register for the conference, please complete the registration form and return it via email to Melissa Price at pricem@duq.edu. Registration is limited to the first 250 people who submit their registration forms. Registration deadline is Friday, May 24, 2013.

Be a part of an exciting exchange of ideas that builds on the legacy and work of Dr. Barbara A. Sizemore.

  • Alonna Cuffe, Sizemore Pipeline high school student, discusses her poster presentation with Dr. Emma Mosley.
  • Sizemore Pipeline high school students networking with conference attendees.
  • Dean Olga Welch, School of Education speaking with Serena Nevels, Sizemore Pipeline High School Student regarding her desires to become a teacher.
  • Marissa Jones, Sizemore Pipeline High School Student, shares with conference attendees why care, creativity and fun should be incorporated in teacher’s lesson plans. Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Demetrius Ivory (WTAE) listens attentively.
  • Mr. Demetrius Ivory, Professor M.K. Asante & Dr. Ball are gearing up to give the audience some great information on the conference theme “Living Up to Our Children’s Expectations: A Look At What Is & What Isn’t.”
  • Professor M.K. Asante delivered the keynote speech on the first night of the conference.
  • Professor M.K. Asante answers an audience questions posed by Dr. Uhuru Hotep, Duquesne University Learning Skills Center.
  • Professor M.K. Asante spends time with the Sizemore Pipeline – Tomorrow’s Urban Teachers encouraging them to dream big and to realize their potential.
  • Dr. Arnetha Ball, Inaugural Sizemore Distinguished Professor, presents Dr. Susan Munson with the Sizemore Spirit Award. The Sizemore Spirit award is given to a Duquesne faculty member whose work has significantly impacted children and youth in urban communities.
  • Mr. Demetrius Ivory, Dr. Arnetha Ball & Professor M.K. Asante pose for a picture with Dr. Sizemore’s family, Ms. Marimba Milliones, Ms. Betena Milliones & her daughter.
  • Dr. Terrie Epstein, Professor at Hunter College in New York City, opened the conference on Day 2. She spoke on the effects of racial identities on children’s & adolescent’s interpretations of history.
  • 2010-2011 Sizemore Scholars are Dr. Nihat Polat, Dr. Jinhee Kim, Dr. Alexandra Santau, Dr. Kara McGoey, Dr. Rosemary Mautino, Dr. Gretchen Generett, Dr. Julia Williams. (not in picture: Dr. Temple Lovelace & Dr. Terri Rodriguez)
  • Dr. Temple Lovelace (Sizemore Scholar holding brochure) gives an overview her Sizemore Research during the audience roundtable discussion.
  • Dr. Terrie Rodriguez (Sizemore Scholar pictured in blue – table 1) ponders attendees statements, questions and answers.
  • Dr. Olga Welch, Dean School of Education, Dr. Linda Lane, Pittsburgh Public School Superintendent, Dr. Arnetha Ball, Visiting Sizemore Distinguished Professor, & Dr. Terrie Epstein, Professor Hunter College, New York City. Dr. Lane & Dr. Epstein were delivered keynote speeches during the 2011 2nd Annual Barbara A. Sizemore Conference.
  • Dr. Arnetha Ball presenting Dr. Linda Lane with a copy of her new book, “Studying Diversity in Teacher Education”.
  • Conference attendees were given plenty time to view student poster boards, network, check emails, and return calls during breaks.
  • Conference attendee looks views poster created by Jenna Melewski, Duquesne University School of Education graduate student.
  • Ms. Tyra Good, Duquesne University School of Education Doctoral student and Ms. Angela Allie, volunteer collaborator did a research poster on the evaluation of the Culturally Responsive Arts Program.
  • Mr. Brandon Hudson (WPXI Reporter), Master of Ceremonies, speaks with Devin Walker. Devin spoke about her experiences in Duquesne University new program, Leading Teacher Program in Urban Education.
  • Dr. Ball shares her passion with audience members on the need for importance of making education equal for all students.
  • Conference attendees shared many conversations about possible solutions to the closing the achievement gap.
  • The two day conference ended with honors to Dr. Emma Mosley & Dr. Judith Griggs (pictured in the middle). The women have dedicated over 20 years of service to urban communities.