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Peggy A. Thelen, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor of Education
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2004
SAC 239
(989) 463-7202

Education

  • Ph.D., Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University (2004)
  • M. A., Elementary Administration, Central Michigan University (1998)
  • B. S., Elementary Education, Central Michigan University (1990)
  • B. S., Business Administration, Central Michigan University (1980)

Research Interests

Early Literacy, Early Childhood Education

Recent Courses Taught

Selected Articles

Recent Presentations

  • "Thinking is fun! Mathematics thinking environments in Grades 1-2."  Michigan Association of Non-public Schools.  Detroit, MI.  October 29, 2009.
  • "The Fast Track to Designing Service-Learning Projects for Higher Ed Students: A Step-by-Step Approach."  13th Annual Institute: Service -Learning and Civic Engagement.  Grand Rapids, MI.  February 13, 2009.
  • Ms. Tammy Klifman, MA, CCC-SLP.  "Tips and Techniques to Support Children with Special Needs in the Inclusive Classroom."  Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children.  Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI.  April 12, 2008.
  • "Integrating Technology and Service Learning in the Classroom."  Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning.  Grand Rapids, Michigan.  March 7, 2008.
  • Dr. Janet Navarro.  "Learning to Teach, Learning to Serve."  Michigan Campus Compact Service Learning Institute.  Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI.  February 8-9, 2007.
  • Peggy Thelen.  "Preservice Teachers Integrating Service Learning and Technology: Let's Brainstorm!."  Lilly North Conference 2006.  Traverse City, MI.  September 15, 2006.
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Awards, Honors, Recognitions

Professional Memberships

  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Michigan Reading Association
  • Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
  • Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning
  • Society for Research in Child Development
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Michigan Reading Association
  • Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
  • National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
  • Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children

Service to the College

Service to the Community

Service to the Profession

 

The Alma College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team claimed its ninth consecutive regional championship at the SIFE USA Regional Competition in March 2009. The competition awards the SIFE teams that are most effective in teaching the principals of market economics through outreach projects in their communities.

 

Student Profile

Melissa Boguslawski

Melissa Boguslawski
Graduation: 2008
Major: Exercise Health Science, Chemistry
From: Madison Heights, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Heritage

Alma students are good stewards of the world around them. Whether cleaning a long-neglected Jewish cemetery in Poland or the Pine River in our backyard, you can be involved in service projects through classroom work or volunteer activities. Your education is personalized to your talents and interests to prepare you for service, leadership and stewardship.