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Vol. 17 No. 2 The Spring 2009 Teachers College KFTA Turns 20 ESU selects Bennett as Teachers College Dean How did it all begin and where does Maintaining and improving tion and quality.” it go from here? A look at the Emporia State University’s “Dr. Bennett brings a wealth of experience to this mission and vision of the academy. nationally-recognized teacher role,” noted Dr. Michael R. Lane, ESU president, preparation program is the goal adding that Bennett twice filled the role of interim of its new leader. Dr. J. Phillip dean during the fall semesters of 2004 and 2006. Bennett has been selected as Prior to his ESU service, Bennett was dean of dean of The Teachers College. the School of Education at Lander University in Bennett, associate dean of The Greenwood, S.C., served as coordinator of teacher Dr. Phil Bennett Teachers College since 2001, education for the Kansas State Department of Edu- takes over for Dr. Tes Mehring, cation, directed teacher education and served as a See page 5 who became ESU’s provost and vice-president for faculty member at MidAmerica Nazarene Univer- academic affairs in May 2008. A screening commit- sity, and has taught mathematics at the college and Master Teachers Announced tee led by Dr. Kathy Ermler, chair of ESU’s depart- high school levels. ment of health, physical education and recreation, Bennett completed a sabbatical leave this fall, The 2009 Kansas Master Teachers conducted a national search to fill the position. Dr. working at the National Council for Accredita- will be honored Feb. 25. See page 3 Ken Weaver served as interim dean while the search tion of Teacher Education (NCATE) headquarters What's inside: for Mehring’s replacement was underway. in Washington, D.C. NCATE is the professional “My overall broad goal is to maintain the stan- accrediting organization for schools, colleges, and Upcoming Events .............................. 2 dard that Dr. Mehring has set over the last many departments of education in the United States. ESU-Trained Teachers Honored ........ 4 years,” said Bennett. “The Teachers College has One in every six classroom teachers in Kansas Save These Dates ............................... 4 been recognized nationally on more than one occa- holds a degree or licensure endorsement from ESU. Faculty Receive Awards ..................... 7 sion, and my first goal is to maintain that reputa- Sabbatical Announcements................ 7 2008 KASP Conference Review ........ 8 Provost Receives National Education Award Jones Distinguished The American Association of Colleges for After serving as dean of the Lecture March 10 Teacher Education (AACTE) selected Emporia Teachers College at ESU since A world-renowned expert in the State University Provost Tes Mehring to receive the 1995, Mehring was named ESU science and psychology of coaching, 2009 Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding provost and vice president of Dr. Rainer Martens will be the Jones Contributions to Teacher Education. The award academic affairs in May 2008 Distinguished Lecturer this spring at was presented on February 6, during the AACTE’s following a national search. Emporia State University. annual meeting in Chicago, IL. Thanks in part to her vision and An ESU graduate and a distin- The Pomeroy Award recognizes contributions leadership during her years as guished alumni, he is a former pro- through either distinguished service to the teacher dean, ESU was named one of Dr. Tes Mehring fessor of kinesiology and a former education community or the development and four model teacher preparation sports psychologist for U.S. Olympic promotion of outstanding practices in teacher edu- programs in the nation in Arthur Levine’s report athletes. see page 8 cation at the collegiate, state, or national level. The Educating School Teachers. The Teachers College award is given in honor of former AACTE Execu- also was identified in Edutopia magazine as one of tive Director Edward C. Pomeroy. 10 schools of education that are blazing the trail to Teaching is an instinctual Mehring is an accomplished educator and better teaching practices, and the college received a renowned leader of teacher educators and prepara- number of other national awards under Mehring’s art, mindful of potential, tion programs. She has led one of the most highly leadership. craving of realizations, a regarded teacher preparation programs in the In addition to her extraordinary leadership at country and has supported a vision of professional her own institution, Mehring has played an active pausing, seamless process. excellence and standards in teaching. part in state, national, and international education. -- A. Bartlett Giamati see AACTE Awards Mehring, page 7 UPCOMING EVENTS February 25 - Kansas Master Teacher Award Day The Kansas Master Teacher Award Day will be celebrated with an afternoon seminar, social and dinner which are open to the public and mem- bers of the media. Reservations are required for the Master Teacher Award Dinner and were due by Feb. 13. This is always a special event with great inspirational moments for all. • 2:30-3:45 p.m. - SEMINAR - Emporia State University Campus, W.S.& E.C. Jones Conference Center (Visser Hall, Room 330) • 5:15-6:00 p.m. - SOCIAL - Emporia State University Campus, Memorial Union, Kanza Room • 6:30 p.m. - Master Teacher Award Dinner - Emporia State University Campus, Memorial Union, Webb Lecture Hall (reservations required) To find out more, you may contact the Teachers College Dean's Office at ext. 5367 or go to the www.emporia.edu/teach/dean/master/. Read more about the 2009 Kansas Master Teachers on page 3. March 2 - Kansas Reading Recovery & Early Literacy Conference: Creating Classroom Cultures through Literacy Location: Keynote Address: Debbie Miller - “Creating Classroom Cultures of Thinking and Understanding: What Mat- ESU's Memorial Union ters Most?” Time: Debbie is author of Reading with Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades (2002) and Teach- 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ing with Intention: Defining Beliefs, Aligning Practice, Taking Action (2008). Debbie presents workshops across Fees: the country and works extensively with schools and districts on long-range planning and development of $100 for individuals; $85 per literacy initiatives. person for districts sending Featured Guest Author: Carmen Agra Deedy is the award-winning author of several children’s books, includ- three or more participants ing Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach, Agatha’s Feather Bed and The Library Dragon. Read more about the conference and register at www.emporia.edu/readingrecovery. March 10 - More than the X's and O's: A one-day coaching education workshop Featured Presenters: Rainer Martens, author of Successful Coaching; Rob Miller, commissioner of The Sun Location: Conference; and Daniel Gerdes, leadership and coaching researcher. ESU's Memorial Union There is a large need for coaching education which goes beyond focusing on just the X’s and O’s. This is an Time: incredible opportunity for coaches to learn from some of the best coaching educators in the United States. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Leading national experts in the coaching education field will present on character education, leadership, com- Fees: munication, motivation, sports psychology, team building, and team management. $65 for early registration; $85 if (One hour of university credit is available for an additional fee. Enrollment information will be available at registering the day of the confer- the registration desk.) ence Read more about the conference at www.emporia.edu/jones/conferences/09spring-coaching.htm. March 10 - Jones Distinguished Lecturer Rainer Martens Location: This is a free public lecture by a leading coach educator for parents, coaches, and youth sport administrators. ESU's Memorial Union, This event is for coaches, parents, and youth sport administrators interested in and concerned about youth Kanza Room sports. The focus will be on children from the earliest ages of participation to about 14 years of age. Time: 7:00 p.m. Read more about the Jones Distinguished Lecture on page 8. Fees: FREE April 23-24 - Kansas Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (KATESOL) Annual Conference Location: From the Language of Critique to the Language of Possibility - ESU's Memorial Union Advocating for ELL's Quality Education Time: Keynote Address: Margo Gottlieb April 23, 7-9 p.m. and April 24, Gottlieb is Lead Developer for World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment, a multi-state consortium 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. devoted to improving teaching and learning for English language learners, and Director of Assessment and Fees: Evaluation for the Illinois Resource Center. She is a nationally recognized specialist in the design of assessments $85 through April 17; $125 for English language learners in pre-K-12 settings, the evaluation of language educational programs, and the after April 17; $35 for students development of English language proficiency standards. (includes membership fee) Read more about the KATESOL/BE 2009 Conference at www.emporia.edu/jones/conferences/09spring-katesol.htm. page 2 2009 KANSAS MASTER TEACHERS HONORED Emporia State University is pleased to announce seven teachers as the 2009 class of Kansas Master Teachers. The recipients will be honored at ESU on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Recognition day activities include: a tour of the National Teachers Hall of Fame, a session in the One Room Schoolhouse, a luncheon with ESU President Michael Lane, a seminar, social, and an awards dinner in the evening. The afternoon seminar and social are open to the public and members of the media. For more information, call the ESU Teachers College Dean’s Office at (620) 341-5367 or visit www.emporia.edu/news/archives/2009/january/masterteachers.htm. Emporia State University established the Kansas Master Teacher awards in 1953. The awards are presented annually to teachers who have served the profession long and well and who also typify the good qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers.