Veltri awarded $750 TAA Publication Grant

Barbara Veltri, Ed.D., assistant professor in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University, has been awarded a $750 grant from to TAA to cover graphic design, photographic, and editing costs for her new academic book, Learning on Other People's Kids: Becoming a Teach for America Teacher, published by Information Age Publishing (Charlotte, NC) in 2010.

"Public Education has offered hope and the leg up to a better life for millions of children of the poor over the last century, " said Veltri. "At this time, public schools and teachers are at-risk. This work presents the voices of Teach For America corps members who are teaching in classrooms in high poverty regions across the United States. Its intended audience are all stakeholders from parents to politicians to corporate sponsors who will learn about the process of Becoming A Teach For America Teacher, as it raises questions and integrates both narratives and scholarly references to inform readers."

Said TAA Executive Director Richard Hull: "It pleases us that TAA is able to assist this scholar in bringing the results of her research to the academic public, and to those involved in the Teach for America project."

Veltri began her career as an uncertified teacher in The Bronx, New York and has taught in all five social class settings (1% elite -underclass, Anyon, 2005) over her career that spans three decades. She has instructed pre-service and practicing teachers as a member of the faculties of Manhattanville College (Purchase, New York), Arizona State University (Tempe, Arizona), The University of Texas at Arlington, and Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff).

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PRESENTS ITS ALUMNI AWARDS TO SIX ALUMNI

Six School of Education Alumni were honored at the recent Graduate Awards & Recognition Ceremony on May 20, 2010 at Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY.  
The Alumni, their friends and family, and colleagues were in attendance at the ceremony.  The award recipients received a certificate and a desk plaque in honor of their achievement.  Assistant Dean Laura Bigaouette,  Director of Manhattanville Alumni Relations Christine Hughes, and Manhattanville College President Molly Easo Smith presented the alumni with their awards.

Barbara Torre Veltri (MAT ’79) was presented with The Alumni Award for Scholarship in Education.

This award is presented to an SOE Alumnus who has published notable scholarship in the field of education.  Scholarship includes research or publications (books, articles)
Dr. Veltri was recognized for her new book entitled “Learning on Other People’s Kids: Becoming a Teach for America Teacher” that captures the voices of Teach for America novices who offer candid accounts of their experiences in becoming Teach for America teachers.
Dr. Veltri has always been an advocate for social change and social justice.  Her colleagues have noted that her pre-service education students are deeply influenced by Dr. Veltri’s passion and educational philosophy.
The Manhattanville College School of Education recognizes its alumni on an annual basis for notable and significant achievements and impacts they have in schools and their communities.