Dr. Thomas R. Stretton, Jr.
Assistant Professor, Education
The opportunity to enhance secondary teacher certification programming brought Dr. Thomas R. Stretton, Jr. to Cabrini College's Education department in 2002. In his years here, he has furthered his studies in the secondary school co-curriculum, current issues in education, and curriculum design.
"Cabrini is a fabulous place in which the faculty, staff and administration are focused on a creating a community that does indeed embody the college's core values," he says.
His teaching philosophy is based on the idea that the classroom is the vehicle from which all achievements outside of the classroom sprout, and those two worlds should be fused as often as possible.
"Students should see the classroom as a valuable place that relates directly and fully to their lives and aspirations outside the classroom," he says. "Connecting those two worlds is essential for effective teaching and learning."
Stretton earned a B.A. from Dickinson College, an M.S. from Temple University, and an Ed.D. from University of Pennsylvania. He participates in the Undergraduate Research Symposium at Cabrini, and in December 2005, published The Other Half of High School.
Stretton is a Trustee of the Endowment Fund of White Horse Village and an active member of St. Thomas Church in Whitemarsh, Pa. He counts theatre and music as two of his hobbies. His hometown is Clark Summit, Pa., and he resides in Newtown Square, Pa. with his family. His daughter is following in his footsteps in education, teaching Latin. He has two grandchildren, ages three and six.
Contact information:
Dr. Thomas R. Stretton, Jr.
Assistant Professor, Education
Grace Hall, Room 275
610 902-8328
ts723@cabrini.edu