School of Education News, Publications & Research

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through St. Bonaventure University’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

Article by SBU's White published in Journal of Group Psychotherapy

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, recently published an article titled "Fostering Ubuntu in Black Adolescents: Group Counseling as a Pathway to Advocacy" in the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy.

Journal accepts study by Bynoe of SBU & his former doctoral student

Apr 06, 2025 | An empirical study by Dr. Tyrone Bynoe (left photo), associate professor of Education and director of the Educational Leadership program, and Dr. David Ersig, associate principal in the Utica community school system (outside of Detroit, Michigan), has been accepted for publication in the Journal for Teaching and Learning.

Journal to publish article by SBU's Gavin, Dombek and Dombek

Apr 06, 2025 | An article by three SBU professors titled "Study Abroad Programs: Real-Life Considerations and Cautions" was accepted for publication in a special edition of the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.

Voss of SBU elected state group's VP, notes region to host conference

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, was elected vice president of the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) in March.

Educators invited to spring forum on the impact of AI

Mar 25, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Education will host a spring forum for educators, educators in training, and counselors on the impact of AI and how to engage with it responsibly.

SBU's Hindman active in roles with Association for Play Therapy

Mar 21, 2025 | In her role as a member of the Ethics and Practice Guidelines Committee for the national Association for Play Therapy (APT), Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, was a reviewer for the 2025 updates for the Play Therapy Best Practices: Clinical, Professional & Ethical Issues.

SBU's White co-presents invited webinar to NBCC counselors

Mar 21, 2025 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, co-presented an invited webinar for the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) on Jan. 15 titled "Moving Beyond the 5th Force of Counseling: Decolonization, Equity, Healing, & Wellness."

SBU's Henry elected to executive board of counseling organization

Mar 14, 2025 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, was elected to the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) Executive Board.

Article by SBU's Henry compares success rates of types of learning

Mar 14, 2025 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, co-authored an article titled "The Power of Choice: Comparing Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning" that was published in the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Betsy Gingerich honored by Olean Zonta for community service

Mar 07, 2025 | Betsy Gingerich was honored today with the Olean Zonta Club’s Yellow Rose Award. Since moving to Olean in 2022, Gingerich has been deeply committed to service in the community.

Voss presents with SBU master's program students at conference

Feb 13, 2025 | Dr. Sheri Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, and three students in the master's degree program in B12 Reading Literacy presented at the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) 2024 Conference, held in Albany in November of 2024.

SBU's Voss speaks about how AI is transforming literacy education

Feb 13, 2025 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, was a featured speaker at the National Literacy Institute (NLI) Conference in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 16, 2024.

Book chapter by SBU's Bynoe and Whitaker accepted for publication

Feb 13, 2025 | A book chapter by Dr. Tyrone Bynoe (left, above), associate professor of Education and director of the Educational Leadership program, and Dr. Kevin Whitaker, superintendent of the Jamestown City School District and an adjunct instructor at SBU, has been accepted for publication in a book titled "Problems of Practice: Case Studies on the Superintendency," scheduled for release in the summer of 2025.

Voss presents with SBU students at Albany conference

Feb 13, 2025 | Dr. Sheri Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, and three students in the master's degree program in B12 Reading Literacy presented at the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) 2024 Conference, held in Albany in November of 2024.

SBU Reading Center offers free spring literacy program for grades 5-12

Feb 11, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University Reading Center is offering a free, seven-week “Spring Into Reading” program for students in grades 5-12 in Olean, Bradford and Buffalo.

Sixty years later: A look back at the civil rights marches in Selma

Feb 06, 2025 | The university will host two upcoming programs that explore the 1965 civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to the state’s capital in Montgomery, that protested the denial of voting rights to African Americans.

Book chapter by SBU's Bynoe and Morris accepted for publication

Jan 30, 2025 | A book chapter by Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor of Education and director of the Educational Leadership program, and Dr. Genelle Morris, superintendent of the Olean City School District and an adjunct instructor at SBU, has been accepted for publication in a book titled "Problems of Practice: Case Studies on the Superintendency," scheduled for release in the summer of 2025.

SBU's Margolis co-authors article on the role of teacher leaders

Jan 30, 2025 | Dr. Jason Margolis, professor of Educational Leadership, is co-author of "Spanners and enhancers: The role of teacher leaders in school evolution," an article just released in the journal Educational Management Administration & Leadership.

$500,000 Cabrini Health Foundation grant to aid 30 new SBU students

Jan 16, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University has received another $500,000 grant from the Cabrini Health Foundation to benefit 30 Pell-eligible students in the health professions and education who might not otherwise have been able to attend SBU.