The Teacher Education Department recognized six student teachers from the fall 2023 semester. Present were Hunter Jones (SR/Hillsboro, Kan.), Madeline McCoy (SR/Wellsville, Kan.), Emma Heide (SR/Wichita, Kan.), and Brooke Wiebe (SR/Newton, Kan.).
Hunter Jones
Marion-Florence USD #408
Physical Education
Madeline McCoy
Lincoln Elementary/McPherson USD #418
Physical Education
Emma Heide
Pray-Woodman Elementary/Maize USD 266
2nd Grade
Brooke Wiebe
Rural Vista Schools USD 481/Hope Schools
Physical Education
NOT PRESENT:
Wyatt Leppke
Yuma Elementary School/Yuma, Colo.
4th Grade
Aloera Ostermann
Riverside Elementary/Emporia USD #253
1st & 5th Grade
“I am excited for these brand-new teachers to go out into the world to share their passion for teaching and learning,” said Lisa Moore, assistant professor of education and department chair. “They have the power to change lives based on their core values. I am also excited for our department and the growing number of students answering their call to become teachers. I truly believe there is much energy and fire in the department right now, with passion and confidence in training young people to become educators.”