Curry School Donors

Daniel Meyers: Honoring an Educator's Influence

Daniel Meyers honors the memory of a family friend and educator with the Curry School's largest ever gift.  (MORE)

Alana Levinson: New Chapter for Young Writers Program

When Alana Levinson (Col '07) heard that the Young Writer's Workshop (YWW) at the Curry School of Education was writing the last chapter in its 25-year story, she knew she had to intervene.  (MORE)

Sheila C. Johnson: Funding a Center to Address Critical Children's Issues

Businesswoman Sheila C. Johnson, an advocate for the protection of children and co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), has pledged $5 million to the Curry School of Education to establish a center for public services at the school.  (MORE)

Gary Holloway: Increasing the Curry School's Impact

The Holloway family's commitment of $1 million to the Bavaro Hall project is a generous expression of their support for the Curry School.  (MORE)

A Tribute by a Family Who Values Education

The Andrews family establishes an endowed fellowship to honor a loved one. (MORE)

Paulette G. Katzenbach: A Parent Champions U.Va. and the Importance of Education

A dedicated and enthusiastic member of Curry’s foundation board and campaign committee, Mrs. Katzenbach is excited about what the future holds for the education school. “The needs of Curry are still great,” she said, “but the school is more focused, more diverse, and stronger than ever.”  (MORE)

Fred D. Smith: Honoring Curry's Role in His Success

Fred D. Smith (Ph.D. '03) has no doubt that the Curry School of Education played a major role in his career success. “If I had not pursued a Ph.D. at U.Va.,” he says, “I would not be where I am now." (MORE)

Scott Hunsaker: Showing His Gratitude

Gratitude is what Scott Hunsaker (Ph.D. ’91) and his wife Rebecca have in mind when they make their annual gift to the Curry School of Education. “I’ve had so many opportunities, and people at Curry have been so supportive of me,” Hunsaker says, “I feel a sense of responsibility to give back.” (MORE)

Mildred Lapsley: Giving for the Future

Miss Lapsley found an ideal strategy for ensuring a consistent income stream for herself and a generous future gift to her beloved Curry School. (MORE)

Research

Paige Pullen Researches Method to Enhance Student Reading Skills

While the Internet may ultimately replace the printing press, the importance of reading remains as important as ever. In fact, the shift to a knowledge-based economy heralded by the Internet means that the level of reading skills required for most jobs has risen significantly.  (MORE) 

College Science Success Linked to Math and Same-Subject Preparation

Researchers at the University of Virginia and Harvard University have found that high school coursework in one of the sciences generally does not predict better college performance in other scientific disciplines. But there’s one notable exception: students with the most rigorous high school preparation in mathematics perform significantly better in college courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. (MORE) 

Professor Robert Pianta Is Conducting New Research to Improve the Training of Early Childhood Educators

Curry School professer Robert Pianta wants to help close the achievement gap between children at risk of failing in school and their more academically successful and affluent peers. That is a significant goal of a $10 million grant awarded to the Curry School of Education by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences. (MORE)