Through a series of tailored workshops, curated teaching resources, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), USF EDGE aims to build capacity in instructional practice and reflective teaching across disciplines and delivery modes. Whether you teach in-person or online, EDGE provides:
- practical strategies to enhance your teaching
- resources to enhance your skills
- a community of colleagues dedicated to teaching excellence
We hope you will join us in this collective effort!
Sessions Schedule
Fall 2026
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | Research Park, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Suite 120 | Creating and Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment |
| September 18, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Fostering Student Engagement |
| October 16, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Online Teaching and Learning |
| November 13, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Assessing Student Learning |
| December 16, 2026 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Becoming a Reflective Practitioner |
Spring 2027
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2027 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Creating and Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment |
| January 29, 2027 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Fostering Student Engagement |
| March 5, 2027 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Online Teaching and Learning |
| April 2, 2027 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Assessing Student Learning |
| April 23, 2027 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm | TECO Hall, College of Education | Becoming a Reflective Practitioner |
Meet the EDGE Team
Faculty
Bárbara C. Cruz
Professor
bcruz@usf.edu
Mandie Bevels Dunn
Associate Professor
mdunn8@usf.edu
Sarah Kiefer
Professor
kiefer@usf.edu
Sanghoon Park
Professor
park2@usf.edu
Clarence V. Walker, Jr.
Assistant Professor
cvwalker@usf.edu
Research Assistants
Maggie Robertson Stemme
Maggie Robertson Stemme is a doctoral student in Literacy Studies at the USF College
of Education. A former 2021 Teacher of the Year, she serves as a literacy researcher,
educator, and a leader in the Student Organization for Qualitative Methodologies.
She is actively involved in early childhood literacy and multilingual learner research
at USF.
Paul Sauberer
Paul Sauberer is a doctoral candidate in Social Science Education at the USF College
of Education. He spent over a decade as a middle and high school teacher, peer coach,
and team facilitator. His research interests lie at the intersection of social studies
education, teacher preparation, and social justice.
