Fulfill your calling of education and begin your journey to the classroom.

Teacher Education prepares you for professional excellence with a Christ-centered foundation as you fulfill your calling in the classroom. We also offer a seamless transition into graduate courses with our one-year M.Ed. in Neuroscience & Trauma or Certificate in Neuroscience & Trauma.

Why Teacher Education at Tabor?

  • We believe teaching is a calling, emphasizing a biblical worldview in all aspects of teacher education. The faculty focus on Christ-centered education and mentorship while preparing you for a life of service through teaching.
  • Opened in 2021, the Shari Flaming Education Commons offers state-of-the-art facilities for all aspiring educators. It is equipped with flexible classroom space designed for elementary and secondary education majors, including a curriculum library.
  • Pre-education majors participate in classroom field experience within their first year at Tabor.
  • Students pursuing a career in teaching have a 100-percent job placement rate. You are prepared to teach in private or public education.

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Alumni Spotlight

Kade Hemmert (g’24)

3rd Grade Teacher, Hillsboro Elementary School (Hillsboro, Kan.)

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“Tabor professors are passionate about teaching and preparing the next generation of teachers. They genuinely care for you and do not treat you like any other student. You arrive in class every day knowing they will greet you with a smile and a readiness to teach. I am confident in my ability to interact with students and parents, prepare lesson plans, and my classroom management skills due to the instruction of the teacher education department at Tabor.”

Career Opportunities

  • Elementary Education Teacher
  • Secondary Education Teacher

Majors

  • Elementary Education
  • Education Studies
  • Secondary Education
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • English/Language Arts
    • Health Education
    • History/Government
    • Mathematics
    • Physical Education
    • Music Education
      • Instrumental
      • Vocal
      • General

Minors

  • Coaching
  • Social Work
Course Lists

Program Highlights

  • Our program offers field experience at all levels of the program.
  • You will enter the teaching profession ready to use all types of technology, integrating it into your classroom.
  • Tabor prepares educators for licensure in the state of Kansas.

Teacher Education Reporting Measures

Title II Program Reports

Title II Program Report: 2022-23
Title II Program Report: 2021-22
Title II Program Report: 2020-21
Title II Program Report: 2019-20
Title II Program Report: 2018-19

More institutional data can be found in the National Center for Education Statistics.

Measure I: Completer Effectiveness

Measure II: Employer Satisfaction

Measure III: Candidate Competency (PRAXIS Scores)

Measure IV: Program Completion

Program Accreditation

KS Department of Education
ACSI Accredit

“The Tabor College education program prepares students for licensure in Kansas. Students interested in licensure in other states should contact the department chair for a custom consultation.” Program completers qualify for initial teacher licensure through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The College holds membership in the Kansas Association of Private Colleges of Teacher Education (KAPCOTE).

Teacher Education Licensure

All licensure inquiries can be directed to Lynette Bartsch, Tabor’s licensure officer. She can be reached at lynettebartsch@tabor.edu and 620-947-3121 (ext. 1231).

Teacher Education Faculty