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Teacher Education

Enhancing Elementary Education Training: Lessons From State College of Florida

A webinar featuring faculty from the State College of Florida

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm EST

Join us for a panel discussion with faculty from the State College of Florida. Discover how GoReact is helping pre-service teachers build confidence, sharpen instructional strategies, and elevate classroom readiness through meaningful, real-time asynchronous feedback.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Strategies for embedding self-reflection and peer collaboration into coursework
  • Best practices for delivering effective feedback and fostering continuous improvement
  • Practical tips for using AI tools in GoReact to make feedback more timely, targeted and effective

Whether you’re new to GoReact or looking to deepen your usage, this session will equip you with practical tools to enrich your program, support your candidates, and understand AI’s impact.

Nicholas Catania

Dr. Nicholas Catania is an Associate Professor and Program Manager of Elementary Education at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. His research centers on social justice in teacher preparation and equitable practices for marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ children and families. With over 15 years of K–12 and higher ed experience, he coaches teacher candidates and in-service educators to strengthen their practice in clinical settings.

Kristina DeWitt

Dr. Kristina DeWitt is Chair of the Education Department with over 25 years of experience in public and higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Literacy Education from George Mason University and specializes in curriculum development, teacher preparation, and global education. Passionate about literacy and mentoring future educators, she is dedicated to making reading engaging and supporting preservice teachers in building confidence and compassion.

Kerri Templeton

Kerri Templeton is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator at State College of Florida. With 17 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and statewide education leader, she specializes in literacy instruction and educator development. She holds a Master’s in Reading Education and is completing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Her research focuses on instructional walkthroughs and educator self-efficacy, and she is passionate about equipping future teachers with practical, evidence-based strategies.