Student organizations in the Spadoni College of Education.Student Organizations
Students in the School of Teacher Education participate actively in the following organizations. Each has a faculty advisor, but student officers direct all activities.
Education Club
Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Would you like to participate in activities, events, and trips? Well, the Education Club is just the thing for you. You would be amazed at how many different things we have done over the past two years. This October will be the third year now that we will participate in Heart Walk. Also, we have gone to the Horry County Shelter Home and The Boys and Girls Club to do Christmas, Halloween, and Easter activities with the children. We have participated in the Spadoni College of Education Community Spring Festival where we did hair wraps, face painting, and even had a pinata for the kids! We had a great experience doing a Halloween Party at Dreamcatchers Therapeutic Riding Center and also participating in Dr. Seuss' birthday party as part of Read Across America. Finally, I think our best event so far was our trip to the Charleston Children's Hospital. We went to the hospital to do various projects with the children. The kids loved it, and we had a great time while we were there. We even got to stay in the hotel for the weekend and explore downtown Charleston.
Do not forget, it is never too late to join! It does not matter what year you are in or even what major you have declared. You just have to love kids. Look for our flyers around campus, email me at the address below or come by the Spadoni College of Education if you want to take part in this great club. We will add you to the list and you will start receiving emails about meetings and upcoming events. We are very thankful to everyone who has and will participate, and we hope this semester will be our best yet!
Kristin Sorokach
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)
Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education, is committed to recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals. We strive by our motto:
"So to Teach, So to Serve, So to Live."
Lisa Frye, President Elect
lmmarti1@coastal.edu
843-902-5826
Or visit Kappa Delta Pi's website.
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)
The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Club is HPER's oldest student organization. It originally was called the HPER club. Membership is open to all students enrolled in the Physical Education Teacher Education program with a $5.00 fee/semester.
The club's mission is three-fold: professionalism, community service and socialization. Annual participation in the State Convention and the "Superstars" competition is a highlight each fall. Superstars is a competition whereby students participate in physical and mental challenges against other physical education students from around the state. The convention is always held in Myrtle Beach and most of the Superstars competition is held on the beach. Periodically, students will travel cross country to the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) convention. This national convention is held annually in various locations around the U.S. Within the community, the club has been involved with several endeavors including food and clothing drives and soliciting public speakers within the field. Socially, the club holds informal functions so that new students are made to feel welcome and others have the opportunity to get together outside of the educational setting.
In 2005, the club received the prestigious award for being Coastal Carolina University's Outstanding Student Club! Their advisor, Dr. Nelson, also received the Advisor of the Year Award.
