Department of Adult, Career and Higher Education

      Dr. Janet Scaglione

      Associate Professor

      Career and Technical Education

       Office:   EDU 151F

      Phone:  (813) 974-0038

      Fax:     (813) 974-3366

      Email:   scaglion@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

Background

Dr. Scaglione is a native of Tampa, Florida and a graduate of the University of South Florida. Her Ph. D. is in Business Education/Industrial Psychology and her professional experiences in teacher education have centered on reflective practice, interactive learning environments and the journey to personal passion.

Teaching

Dr. Scaglione inspires teachers to reach out by reaching in-- for only by discovering what you believe --can you attempt to light the path for others. Her award-winning style has been applauded by local and national audiences. She shares her energy, creativity and expertise through a variety of programs and is a frequent keynote presenter for the National Business Education Association and other national, state and local groups. She was recognized as Florida 's Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator (1993) and received two Outstanding Teaching awards at USF (1992, 1990).

Current Research/Practice

Janet is currently collaborating on a funded project to create a Distance MA program in Career and Technical Education. She coordinated a major Business Technology Education restructuring initiative (1995-98) funded by the Florida Department of Education and has been a leader in On-Line curriculum development in Business Education.

Recent Publications

Janet's interest in women's issues and her passion for life and performance have led her into new territories as she recently wrote, composed, produced, and performed in a musical which focuses on equity issues related to womanhood.

Service

Janet has served the National Association of Business Teacher Educators as a co-author for the NABTE Curriculum Guide and on the National Collaborative to create a model On-Line Methods curriculum. She was appointed to the Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education (2000-2002). She has been active in COE reform initiatives in the past and believes in and appreciates the many wonderful individuals who create the community of USF.

Creative Endeavors

Diva's, Dykes and Dumb Blondes which celebrates the beauty, brains, and bravado of womanhood.   This rare blend of female hilarity, humility,and honesty, encourages every woman to reach out . . .   by reaching in.  

"I did not learn to write," says Janet-"I simply learned to listen." "I listened to my life, to the music of my surroundings and to the melodious voice of a woman deep inside my soul.

Click here to view clips from the Diva's Production!