School of Education Honors Professor Mary Trepanier–Street

On December 2 a celebration was held to honor the career of Dr. Mary Trepanier-Street as she retires from the University of Michigan-Dearborn after 33 years of service. Numerous friends, professional colleagues from inside and outside the university, and former students joined in recounting Mary’s many contributions and accomplishments. A report of the event can be found at http://www.umdearbornreporter.com/2011/12/leader-role-model-and-finisher/

Dr. Trepanier-Street taught early childhood education at University of Michigan-Dearborn for over 33 years. She devoted much of her life to the preparation of educators of young children, based on the Reggio Emilia approach to the education and development of the whole child. Mary has written or co-written over 40 published articles, book chapters, and abstracts on many aspects of teacher education, child development, and the education of children with special needs. Her research focused on gender equity, early childhood curriculum for children with and without disabilities, college students’ mentoring of young children at risk, and teacher education.

In addition to teaching and mentoring students, Mary has served as the Director of Student Teaching, the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center, and as Associate Dean in the School of Education. She has served on and chaired numerous committees, led many cooperative programs and projects involving community school districts, actively served on educational boards and advisory groups, and generously given her time sharing her knowledge and best practices in the field of early childhood education. Mary is know in the region, and indeed across the nation, as an effective and energetic advocate for high quality education for all young children.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Education recognizes Mary Trepanier-Street for 33 years of outstanding service as a member of the faculty, for her leadership; and many innovative contributions to the preparation and continuing education of teachers.

Individuals wishing to recognize Mary Trepanier-Street’s legacy of contributions to the University of Michigan-Dearborn and to assist the School of Education to maintain strong support for its students may do so through a contribution to:

School of Education Student Scholarship & Support Fund

Please mail your contributions to:
School of Education Student Scholarship Fund
c/o Becky Dresselhouse-Nauss
University of Michigan-Dearborn
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126