Vol. 15 No. 1 The Fall 2006 Teachers College

ESU teacher preparation Board of Regents Selects New Emporia State University President program featured in In September, 65 applicants and was one of five candidates who national study the were on campus for two-day interviews in early Emporia State University, nationally Board of Regents September. Cited for his experience, character, known for its teacher preparation pro- announced Dr. and the enthusiasm, the board of regents said it gram, was named one of four ‘model’ Michael R. Lane was confident Lane’s leadership abilities will serve teacher preparation programs in the will be Emporia ESU, the Emporia community, and the state of nation in a report “Educating School State University’s Kansas well for many years to come. Teachers” written by Arthur Levine, 15th president. Lane recently served as the Vice Chancellor for president emeritus of Columbia Uni- Lane began his Academic Affairs and Provost at the University versity Teachers College. presidency on of Arkansas-Fort Smith. He previously served Levine believes Emporia State Uni- November 1. in the same role for Mansfield University in versity is the epitome of teacher educa- Lane was selected Pennsylvania, and was also the Dean of the from a group of School of Business at Berry College in Georgia. tion and plays a vital role in preparing Dr. Michael Lane teachers for the state of Kansas and the nation. “ESU is the Camelot for teacher education,” Levine said during Space Shuttle Astronaut Speaks at ESU a visit to the campus. “Educators in Dr. George “Pinky” Nelson, a space shuttle an advanced degree in a technical discipline, and Kansas and the nation use positive astronaut and nationally known advocate for the humanistic qualities of someone who genu- adjectives to describe teachers coming science education reform, spoke at Emporia State inely cares about science teaching and learning,” out of ESU. The teacher education University in October. Nelson, the Fall 2006 said DeWayne Backhus, Chair of ESU’s physical program is very impressive.” Jones Distinguished Lecturer, sciences departments. ESU was selected as a model, along addressed a variety of audiences Nelson flew on three shuttle mis- with Stanford University, the Univer- while in Emporia. sions in 1984, 1986, and 1988, and sity of Virginia and Alverno College in “Dr. Nelson spoke to higher has logged 411 hours of space flight Milwaukee, Wisc. education professionals at the time. He was the first American to “ESU is the only institution in Jones Distinguished lecture walk in space without a tether to a Kansas with the primary responsibility and luncheon, but we thought spacecraft. Notably, he was on the of preparing quality teachers for one this was also a wonderful op- space shuttle crews immediately of the world’s greatest professions. We portunity to have him share before and after the 1986 space strive hard to have excellence in our his experiences with as many shuttle Challenger disaster. program. This report verifies those people as possible. How many Nelson currently is Director of efforts,” said Dr. Tes Mehring, Dean of us have had a chance to meet Science, Math and Technology of The Teachers College. “We take our an astronaut?” said Lucie Eusey, Education at Western Washington role seriously and only place the ESU coordinator of the event. University and teaches a wide array stamp of approval on candidates that In addition to the luncheon, of courses, from elementary science we know will be exemplary teachers, Nelson gave a speech open to Dr. George "Pinky" Nelson methods to graduate-level stellar not just good teachers.” the public about his experiences in astrophysics Graduates of the Teachers College space. The following day, Nelson ad- The Jones Distinguished Lecture is are highly recruited by school districts dressed attendees of the Arkansas-Oklahoma-Kan- sponsored by The Teachers College and Jones continued on page 6 sas Section Meeting of the American Association Institute for Educational Excellence. For more of Physics Teachers being held at ESU. information about Nelson’s visit, contact Lucie “Nelson brings the general public appeal of a Eusey at 620-341-5372 or 1-877-378-5433, We’re on the Web: former astronaut, the credibility of someone with [email protected]. www.emporia.edu/ jones/tcnewsletter/ Student News

ESU announces Shepherd Scholars for their poster “Simulation City.” Each collaborative participant will Four Emporia State University juniors from The Teachers College were receive $300 in professional travel. among 13 university-wide honored earlier this year with the Shepherd Scholarship. ESU students receive scholarship The Shepherd Scholars program, established in 1994 by R. Hershel Megan Birzer, a junior from Ellinwood, Kan., and Christine Koerner, and Augusta Shepherd of Emporia, rewards up to 15 juniors each year a junior from Ness City, Kan., were recently awarded the Baker-Karst with a $1,200 scholarship for the students’ senior years. Scholarship at Emporia State University for their academic excellence in Students from The Teachers College named as 2006 Shepherd Scholars the (under)graduate program for rehabilitation. included: Brandy A. Jones, Perry, health and physical education; Gena Both Birzer and Koerner are rehabilitation majors. D. Langley, Emporia, elementary education; Tiffany L. Shogren, Satanta, The Baker-Karst Scholarship Fund provides assistance to ESU stu- mathematics education, journalism education; Christine L. Yates, El dents in the undergraduate rehabilitation services education program Dorado, psychology, sociology (minor), biology (minor). or the graduate rehabilitation counseling program who meet exemplary To be considered for a Shepherd Scholarship, the student must be an standards –– a 3.0 GPA and 60 hours as an undergraduate, or a 3.5 GPA ESU junior who has completed at least 60 credit hours of coursework and 15 hours as a graduate student. and has maintained a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Honorees re- ceive a plaque commemorating their selection, a $1,200 scholarship, and Teachers College Students Selected are designated ESU Shepherd Scholars during their senior year. as 2006-07Ambassadors Thirteen students of The Teachers College have committed to serve the Emporia State honors university as ambassadors in the 2006-07 academic year, donating many outstanding recent graduate volunteer hours to act as official hosts Emporia State University. A total A 2003 graduate of The Teachers College was one of three alumni of 38 students will serve as ambassadors during the 2006-07 year. named as Outstanding Recent Graduates earlier this year. The education majors serving as ambassadors include: Ashley Brooks, Bob Fitzpatrick, an elementary school physical education teacher, Emporia; Stephanie Clark, Paola; Nate Creed, Olathe; Monika Davis, graduated from ESU in 2003 with a master’s degree in physical educa- Belleville; Christina Dickerson, Highland; Drew Donahoo, Overland tion. He was named the Massachusetts Physical Education Teacher of the Park; Ashley Evenson, El Dorado; David Muhammad, Overland Park; Year in 2006, coaches skiing at the Junior Olympic level, and earned the Sarah Oehlert, Paola; Corinne Samskey, Bonner Springs; Amy Schneider, U.S. Ski Association Achievement Award. Olathe; Megan Skeen, Blue Springs, Mo.; Jenny Storey, Shawnee. The Outstanding Recent Graduate award recognizes an outstanding recent graduate from each of the undergraduate colleges and schools at ESU student prepares for teaching future during NEA Emporia State University. Selection for this award is based on criteria student program conference determined by each school/college and the stipulation that the recipient Todd Roberts, an Emporia State University senior studying elementary be no more than 10 years past graduation at Emporia State University. education from Ottawa, Kan., is looking forward to his teaching career and is gaining valuable education insight by attending the National Edu- Graduate students receive cation Association Student Program (NEASP) Conference in Denver, Academic Achievement Awards Colo. Three students of The Teachers College were among 10 at Emporia The “Fall Connections Conference,” which was held November 10-12, State University selected to receive Academic Achievement Awards for complements college students’ academic training by offering access to the 2006-07 academic year. Recipients of the AAA award are required professional development seminars that address today’s most critical and to pursue a worthwhile research project or perform a useful academic relevant classroom issues. service under the direction of their major department. In addition to “Being involved with the NEA Student Program gives me an opportu- receiving a graduate assistantship in their major department, they will nity to be a leader and an advocate for great public schools,” said Rob- receive an additional stipend of approximately $1560. erts, who is currently serving an appointed term on the NEA Student The Teachers College students receiving the awards were Julie Program Advisory Committee of Student Members. “I enjoy the time I Hammes, Psychology and Special Education; Cassandra King, Psychol- spend working to improve public schools.” ogy and Special Education; and Sandy Valenti, Instructional Design and Roberts is expected to complete his bachelor’s degree in May 2008. He Technology. looks forward to becoming a teacher and possibly pursing a master’s degree once he has gained several years of teaching experience. Research poster winners announced This year, Roberts is also serving as the president of the Kansas NEA The Emporia State University Research and Grants Center announced Student Program. He also served as the Highland Community College the poster awards from the 2006 Research and Creativity Research Student Government Association president in 2004-05. Forum held in April. During the conference, about 300 attendees had the opportunity to Faculty award: Connie Phelps, assistant professor, Psychology and meet with NEA President Reg Weaver, who delivered the opening ad- Special Education, for her poster “The Online Learning Curve.” She will dress and discussed the importance of nurturing students who will be receive $500 for professional travel. future leaders in education. Student awards: Angela Sauerwein, graduate student, Psychology and Leading authorities in the field of education and teacher preparation Special Education, for her poster “Problem Solving with Inventions.” served as conference presenters facilitating discussions and activities She will receive $500 for professional travel. designed to help students develop the skills they need for long-term suc- Collaborative awards included: Bart Kuhlmann, graduate student, and cess. Sessions included topics such as school safety and bullying, sexual Connie Phelps, assistant professor, Psychology and Special Education, health, developing cultural identity, campaigning 101, understanding page 2 diversity and connecting to the community. Alumni Notes

1950s Orville David Scheib, MS ’76, Paola, KS, re- Kauai, Hawaii. She has been working for a L. Duane Anstine, BSE ‘56, Hutchinson, tired ten years ago after being in education for medical malpractice insurance company in the KS, is currently serving as state president of the 32 years. He moved back to Paola after living accounting department for six years. Kansas Association of Retired School Person- in Drexel, MO for eight years. Amanda A. (Ingalls) Walker, BSE ’98, Iola, nel. Martha L. (James) Wehrheim, BSE ’79, KS, is a seventh and eighth grade math teacher Marlow Ediger, BSE ‘58, MSE ‘60, North Wichita, KS, teaches at the Mulvane Grade at Iola Middle School. Amanda and her hus- Newton, KS, has co-authored a university School. She was recognized for having taught band, Jason, have a daughter, Emma Elizabeth, teacher education textbook “Successful School in the Mulvane School District for 25 years in born on April 13, 2006. Education” published by Discovery Publishing May 2006. House. His manuscript “Assisting Pupil Learn- 2000s ing” was published in Education Magazine. A 1980s Kristina (Magnusson) Scott, BSE ‘00, God- second manuscript, “Preparing English Teach- Lesha A. (Wood) Baker, BS ’84, Longmont, dard, KS, and husband, Andy, became parents ers” was published in Edutracks. His biography CO, began working at Alpine Elementary in to a daughter, Karaline Rhea, born March 26, will appear in the Dictionary of International August 2005 as Media Technician. She runs 2006. Biography (2006). the library and oversees the computer lab. She Kelly (Johnson) Marsh and Courtney Marsh, writes, “After 15 years as a part-time church both BSE ’02, Minneapolis, KS, will be mov- 1960s secretary, I’m glad to be back in the education ing to Puerto Rico to teach at Guamani Private Rodger H. Gaskill, BSE ’63, MSE ’67, field!” School. McKinney, TX, retired from Richardson ISD Lori J. (Nylen) Linville, BSE ’89, MSE ’98, Toni (Meyer) Buttner, BSE ’03, Wichita, after teaching 34 years. He is a member of the Osage City, KS, married Charles Linvelle KS, was married to Seth Buttner in Wichita on Richardson Retired Teachers Association and on July 4, 2006 in Las Vegas. Lori currently November 4, 2005. Toni is currently employed continues to substitute teach in the Richardson teaches fifth grade at Lowther South Intermedi- as an interrelated teacher in Wichita. and McKinney school districts. ate School in Emporia. Heather M (Post) Sickel, Shawnee, KS, BSE Dr. Chet H. Fischer, MS ’64, Radford, VA, ‘03, was married March 18, 2006 to Jason recently retired from Radford University. Dur- 1990s Sickel, BME ‘04. She is currently a special ing his tenure at Radford University, he was a Monica K. (Decker) Farthin, BSE ’90, Burl- education teacher in the Desoto School Dis- professor of psychology and served as director ington, KS, is a teacher and coach for Burling- trict. She has been teaching in USD 232 since of the clinical psychology master’s program. ton Middle School. She married to Mark W. December of 2003. Karen (Brown) Gaskill, BSE ’64, McKinney, Farthing in June 2005 and received her MS in TX, retired from Richardson ISD after teach- August 2005. Unknown Class Years ing 32 years. She is a member of Texas ADK Mindi R. (Higgins) Kessler, BS ’94, Topeka, Susan J. Braverman, MA, Brooklyn, NY, is a and Richardson Retired Teachers Association. KS, married Kyle Kessler, ’94, in 1997. They certified mental health disaster counselor and Karen B. (McDaniel) Highbarger, BSE ’66, have two children, Grace, 4, and Molly, 3. runs a horticultural program called Urban Oa- Kalispell, MT, retired July 1, 2006. She taught Mindi earned her Ph.D. in marriage and family sis at the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center (a NYS two years in Kansas City, KS and 38 years in therapy from KSU in 2002. She is currently Mental Hospital). She also works with former Kalispell, MT. in private practice in Topeka working with inmates from Rikers Island through a grant. Esther M. (Miller) Kinsey, BSE ’67, Cary, children, adolescents, and adults. She is a member of the American Horticultural NC, retired on January 1, 2006 from the state Dawn E. Graham, MS ’95, Fayetteville, AR, Association and supervises a weekly farmer’s of North Carolina where she worked as an has become an art teacher. She and husband market. analyst programmer. Chris McGill continue to live in Fayetteville Angela M. (Feuerborn) Larson, BA, Emporia, and both enjoy teaching. KS, is an early childhood special education 1970s Stephanie J. (Tustin) Orr, BSE ’95, MS ’98, teacher for the Emporia School District. She Ed Bradley, MS ’73, Lincoln Park, NJ, was Ottawa, KS, is currently staying home with married Blake Larson in July 2004. In 2005- named the Morris County School Counselor of her two daughters, Abigail Jean, 4, and Sara 06, Angela received the Kansas Horizon Award the Year for 2005-06. He has been employed Jo, born 11-17-05. She and her family recently and was included in the 2005-06 edition of by the Hanover Park Regional High School for bought their first house and moved to Ottawa Who’s Who Among American Teachers. the past 27 years. in October 2005. She writes, “My favorite Debora K. (Gregory) Sims, BS, Grand John D. Petrella, BSE ’73, Grand Island, classes were taught by Dr. Lawrence Lyman and Prairie, TX, is an assistant principal at Seguin FL, retired from East Penn School District in Dr. Ron McCoy. Dr. Lyman taught Classroom Elementary in the Grand Prairie ISD. She Emmaus, PA where he taught fifth and sixth Management (I think) and I always looked is working on her EdD at the University of grad from 1973-2002. He moved to Florida forward to coming to his classes. His class North Texas and was recently inducted into Phi with his wife, Dorothy, in August 2002. He presentations were always interesting and thus Kappa Phi. became president of the Lake County Federa- very enjoyable to me. Without a doubt, he was tion of Manufactured Homeowners Association my favorite prof. in the Teachers College! I in 2005. also enjoyed Dr. Mccoy’s class Kansas History, E. Carol W. (Wait) Adam, MS ’74, Kansas because of the interesting stories he always had City, KS, writes her husband, Wilbur L. Adam, to tell about historical events of note.” MS ’73, died March 24, 2006. He was a retired Pamela (Knip) Parra, BS ’95, Shawnee, KS, principal of Oak Grove School in Turner, KS. married David Parra September 26, 2005 in page 3 Faculty Notes Faculty & Staff Changes

ESU professor honored at NEW FACULTY & STAFF national educators convention Vicki Worrell, associate professor at Emporia State University, was Center for Early Childhood Education - Keely Persinger, Director; honored in April at the annual convention of the American Alliance for Stephanie Vincent, Teacher Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Salt Lake City, UT. Worrell received the Joy of Effort Award by the National Counselor Education & Rehabilitation Progams - JoAnne Vieweg, Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Instructor A former assistant professor at , Worrell continues to support the Wichita Public Schools through meaningful Early Childhoold/Elementary Teacher Education - Joyce Clark, inservice trainings and volunteer work to promote the national physi- Instructor; Jean Morrow, Chair and Professor Emeritus; Tim Warner, cal education standards. She serves as executive director of the Kansas Instructor Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD), president of the Central District AAHPERD, and is a Dean's Office - Kristi Briggs, Senior Administrative Asst member of the AAHPERD Society of Association Management. Wor- rell is also the co-author of several books including Classroom Teachers East Central Kansas Child Care Resource & Referral Agency - Rebecca as Movement Educators, The 3R’s of Physical Activity: Rubrics, Right Erickson, Coordinator Activities and Results, Funny Bones and Happy Hearts and Jumping Rope for Fun and Fitness. Health, Physical Education & Recreation - Matt Howe, Instructor; Paul In addition Worrell has served as the Public Relations Coordinator Luebbers, Asst Professor; Amy Townsend, Instructor and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Among her many honors, she Instructional Design & Technology - Janet Holland was awarded the AAHPERD Honor Award in 2001 and was named National Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year in Jones Institute for Educational Excellence - Roger Caswell; Dawn 1993. Moews

Art therapy professor Psychology and Special Education - Bob Aman, Instructor works with tsunami survivors Dr. Gaelynn Wolf Bordonaro recently traveled PROMOTION & TENURE with a team of American professionals to the east coast of India to work with tsunami survivors. Dr. Paul Bland, Assoc Prof/Tenure, School Leadership Bordonaro, an art therapy professor at Emporia Connie Briggs, Professor, Jones Institute for Educational Excellence State University, has worked abroad in several coun- James Costello, Tenure, Counselor Education tries including: Thailand, Australia, and Jamaica. Eileen Hogan, Professor, Elementary Teacher Education In India the American team worked on the Anda- Diane Miller, Prof/Tenure, Psychology and Special Education man and Nicobar Islands for two weeks. Professionals include pedia- James Persinger, Assoc Prof/Tenure, Psychology and Special Education tricians, physicians, occupational therapists, a clinical psychologist, a Lauren Shapiro, Professor, Psychology and Special Education hearing aid specialist and an art therapist. These remote islands were left with most of their services gone after the tsunami in December 2004. Sangha an organization founded by National Teachers Hall of Fame Hina Sharma hopes to bring these services back to the islands. “To get this phone call to do what I like to do is tremendously reward- changes announced ing,” said Dr. Bordonaro. The National Teachers Hall of Fame, formerly located at 1320 C of E Dr. Bordonaro is the only art therapist on the team and hopes to use Drive, has temporarily relocated to the Emporia State University campus. the art to assess the drama associated with the tsunami in children. She A portion of the building where the Hall of Fame is housed was leased by says that art is a normal activity for a child which makes it easier for Birch Telecom, which resulted in $120,000 annual loss in revenue when them to express their emotions. Birch vacated the space. For more information on Sangha please visit www.sanghaworld.org. “We decided to temporarily relocate to protect the financial stability of the Hall of Fame,” said Boyce Baumgardner, chair of the NTHF Board of Internet searching earns money for ESU Directors. As the saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time....” The 30,000 square foot building is currently available for lease or sale. If Emporia State had a penny for every time the Internet is searched, In an effort to expand and gain more prominent exposure an additional think of the potential to enhance the university! That “if” is a reality. NTHF office will be opening at the ESU Metro Learning Center in Over- Through the GoodSearch website, the Emporia State University Foun- land Park, Kansas in the Kansas City metro area. dation earns about one penny every time the search engine is used. The National State Teacher of the Year (NSTOY) organization is pro- Check it out at www.goodsearch.com. Select “Emporia State Univer- viding a part-time employee for the NTHF. Carol Strickland, a retired sity Foundation” and then search the Internet as usual. Powered by Ya- teacher from Emporia High School and NSTOY member, will assist in hoo!, search results are high-quality. Spread the word and search away. strengthening the partnership between NSTOY and the NTHF. She will Soon enough we’ll be harnessing the power of the Internet to generate also help the NTHF gain more national exposure and help with fundrais- support for ESU! ing. page 4 School Safety to be Addressed at Upcoming Workshop

When school shootings happened within a matter of days in Colorado and Pennsylvania earlier this fall, educators and law enforcement officials all over the country asked themselves, “What if it were to happen here?” A local education organization and area law enforcement are teaming up to help Kansas Emporia State University's 2006 Kansas Future Teacher Academy participants, faculty, and staff schools consider a number of crisis scenarios. A nationally known speaker and author will help Kansas helps high school students explore education careers area educators and law enforcement officers Kansas high school students got to experience what it takes to be a teacher at the Kansas Future consider how to prevent, prepare, and – if Teacher Academy in Emporia June 18-22. The academy consisted of 24 students and was held on necessary – respond to crises. the Emporia State University campus. Dr. John Dudley, an expert in crises prepara- This year’s academy is funded in part by the . This is the 17th year for the tion, will speak at a workshop called “Are You Kansas Future Teacher Academy. The KFTA is coordinated by the Jones Institute for Educational Ready? Addressing School Safety & Security” Excellence at ESU. being offered at Emporia State University on “The goal of the academy is to expose high school students in Kansas to the rewards of the Wednesday, January 10, 2007. The event is teaching profession,” said Scott Waters, director of the ESU academy. “Having two locations al- coordinated by the Jones Institute for Educa- lows students to benefit from this exciting opportunity without having to drive great distances.” tional Excellence and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Students are accepted into the academy based upon their academic standing, involvement in Department. school and community activities, and interest in exploring a career in teaching. Recognizing the need for collaborative train- For more information about the academy, contact Terri Weast at 620-341-5372 or Scott Waters ing involving both education and law enforce- at 620-341-5764. ment, Lyon County Sheriff Gary Eichorn agreed to use funds seized from drug dealers 2006 Kansas Future Teacher Academy Participants: to insure this training will be available to and High School - Student Name(s) affordable for all of the school districts and law Andale - Bridget Vaughn Norwich - Levi Poindexter enforcement agencies in Kansas. Beloit - Brenna Heidrick Olathe South - Kaitlyn Tompkins “The generous sponsorship from the sheriff’s Bonner Springs - Brianna VanSchoelandt Scott Community - Josh Percival department is allowing us to offer the work- Council Grove - Allyson Montgomery Shawnee Mission North - Max Maier, Katy shop to all law enforcement officials and educa- Derby - Amanda Knabe Stithem, Kristin Wood tors at a minimal fee,” said Toni Bowling, the DeSoto - Chrissie Davis Shawnee Mission NW - Catherine Barrett workshop’s coordinator. Ellsworth - Jessica Geide Shawnee Mission South - Meghan Minardi Eichorn is also underwriting the cost of the Holcomb - Megan Kirkhart Smith Center - Dairiane Schoen conference fees for all of the school districts in Leavenworth - Sam Jones St. Paul - Fawn Gahman Emporia and Lyon County and for the law en- Manhattan - Jon Rivers Wetmore - Amy Niehues forcement officers responsible for those schools. Marion - Nikki Johnson Wichita Heights - Brittney Hamilton From assisting the Oklahoma City schools Mill Valley - Justin Eifert after the 1995 bombing of the federal build- ing to helping communities directly impacted Advanced teacher training supported by State Farm by the September 11, 2001 events, Dudley is an expert on training educators and law Over 40 teachers from across the state attend- tion highest honor of the teaching profession. enforcement officers to successfully prepare and ed the Fall 2006 National Board Orientation With the new national board certified teachers, respond to crises. Academy sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Kansas now has a total of 204 national board He has trained thousands of people in ways This is the eighth year the company has funded certified teachers in the state’s schools. This to handle school crisis situations without creat- the academy. 81% initial certification rate is 30-40 points ing additional crises. Working with educators State Farm contributed $6,000 to support above the national initial certification rate. and parents, Dudley helps develop the best two orientation academies held at the begin- Teachers who sought national board certifica- local solutions while incorporating the latest ning of the school year – one held at ESU and tion in 2005-06 will find out in November if practices in crisis mitigation. the other in Wichita due to the number of they will receive certification. Online registration for the conference is teachers interested in the program in the area. Pete Euler, a State Farm agent in Emporia, available from www.emporia.edu/jones. For The program supporting national board candi- played a major role in advancing the original more information about this workshop, contact dates operates from the Great Plains Center for ESU proposal to the State Farm Foundation Toni Bowling at 620-341-5372 or 1-877-378- National Teacher Certification in ESU’s Jones Kansas-Oklahoma regional office in Tulsa. 5433, [email protected]. Institute for Educational Excellence. For more information about the NBPTS Over 80% of educators mentored through program at ESU, visit the JIEE web site at a program at Emporia State University in the www.emporia.edu/jones. 2004-05 year achieved national board certifica- page 5 continued from page 1 because of their depth of knowledge, thoroughness of training and ment of faculty from all schools/colleges on campus, but especially experience they bring to the classroom. Each beginning teacher comes within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Faculty from varied to the district with a guarantee. In the 18 years of the program, only departments not only teach content methods courses, but also share in five teachers have been referred for remediation. ESU graduates stay in supervising student teachers,” Mehring said. “The active involvement of the classroom. The retention rate for the teacher preparation program is P-12 teachers and administrators - especially throughout varied pre-stu- excellent. Ninety-two percent of ESU teachers remain in the classroom dent teaching field experiences as well as ongoing guidance and support for over three years – almost twice the national average. throughout the student teaching experience is another key ingredient “The success of our teacher preparation program is due to our dedicat- of the strength of our programs. It takes the efforts of a cast of many to ed faculty and staff. They devote their lives to preparing quality teachers prepare a successful teacher at Emporia State University.” in Kansas and throughout the nation,” Mehring said. “We are ecstatic that the teacher preparation program at ESU was The hallmark of ESU’s program is its involvement with professional cited as one of four model programs in the United States. ESU faculty development schools – public schools that are modeled after teaching and the districts who hire our teachers continually comment about the hospitals – where teacher education students do much of their learning quality of the candidates we prepare,” Mehring said. “It’s an honor to in real world situations, working with faculty and public school teach- be recognized at the national level for the quality of our programs in ers. Students complete 100 hours of supervised work with young people elementary and secondary education.” prior to entering the teacher education program and by the time they are The report, “Educating School Teachers,” is the first of its kind seniors their program is 100 percent field-based. released by the Education Schools Project, an effort to assess how the “In addition to the dedicated faculty within the Teachers College, ESU nation’s nearly 1,200 schools of education prepare teachers, school ad- teacher preparation programs also have the strong support and involve- ministrators and education researchers.

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