Welcome to Student Teaching and the Professional Semester

The professional semester, like a three-legged stool, requires equal support of student teachers, master teachers, and university consultants. Together we can create a community of learners committed to professional development. Leaders are not afraid of change. They are reflective in their practice and help ensure academic and social success for each student they teach.

The education faculty anticipates with you a semester packed with demands, challenges, and rewards. Our collective goal is to enhance the lives of all the students we teach. As educators, we must employ educational practices that are inclusive, fair, and equitable. By sharing a common vision, we can provide the leadership needed for success. Together we will make a great team! Enjoy the rich journey of learning experienced in student teaching!

Sincerely,
Cathy Smeltzer Erb, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education

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Ron Shultz, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Field Placements