School partnerships. Innovative technology tools. A deep commitment to the integration of theory into everyday teaching practices.
These are some of the scholarly approaches that led CUNY to select Hunter School of Education researcher Rhonda Bondie for one of its inaugural Jerome Krase – Sandi Cooper Awards for Outstanding Research for Associate Professors. Awardees will present their work on a panel during the upcoming academic year and receive a stipend of $1,000.
Bondie, who teaches special education, examines how teachers develop inclusive teaching practices and differentiated instruction expertise throughout their careers. Last year, the American Psychological Association’s Division 15 recognized her with its Outstanding Educational Psychologist Award for her co-authored article, “Transforming Fear into Rigor, Love, Freedom, and Joy: A New Paradigm of Standards-Based Reform.” The paper criticizes fear tactics in education and argues for a humanistic approach that fosters equity, lifelong learning, and well-being.
Founded in 1870 as New York City’s first teacher-preparation school, Hunter’s School Education exemplifies the college’s role as an anchor institution. Steeped in history and focused on the future, it strives to advance scholarship that enriches our understanding and improves the conditions of our communities. Its faculty, staff, and students positively impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Graduates from our programs contribute through a range of roles in pre-K–12 classrooms, schools, districts, research and policy centers, and community agencies.
