Spirituality: How we define it, defines us
Education Research Seminar Series
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · 12 - 1 PM
UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar Series
How we define it, defines us
Jennifer Mata-McMahon
UMBC Department of Education
September 3, 2025 | 12:00-1:00pm | University Center 310 | UMBC Main Campus
The UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar kicks off the fall semester with a presentation by Dr. Jennifer Mata-McMahon,
Professor in the UMBC Department of Education. Professor Mata-McMahon
shares her journey of exploring how spirituality is defined, drawing on
its conceptualization in the literature and findings from her research
with early childhood educators in Chile and the U.S. She underscores how
a deeper understanding of spirituality can shape pedagogy and
instructional practices in secular educational settings, particularly
when guided by a holistic framework for development and learning.
All members of the
department, partners/collaborators, and students/faculty from other departments and institutions are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided by the department. Please RSVP by completing this form as soon as possible:
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Amy Tondreau (UMBC Department of Education)
November 5| 12:00-1:00pm | UC 310
Gatekeepers or Gate Openers?: The Role of Human Resource Officers in Diversifying the K-12 Teaching Profession
Ramon Goings (UMBC Language, Literacy, and Culture doctoral program)
December 3| 12:00-1:00pm | UC 310
The Empathic Engineer: Shaping Innovation with Heart
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