School of Education News

School of Education welcomes 67 students into teacher candidacy

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education recently welcomed 67 students into teacher candidacy during a Teacher Candidate Celebration.  

“Teacher candidacy signifies the move from education major to teacher candidate within the School of Education,” explained Dr. Katrina Jordan, director of the School of Education. “During this ceremony the students receive a […]

Teacher Job Fair to be held March 8

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Counseling and Career Services will hold its annual Teacher Job Fair on Wednesday, March 8 from 9 a.m. until noon in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Those attending are asked to dress professionally and bring a resume. 

Participants include the Sabine Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish […]

Flat Rate Tuition for Teacher Alternate Certification

Northwestern State University’s School of Education received approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors to offer flat rate pricing for the PREP program, an accelerated alternate certification program for professionals who would like to become certified to teach at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.

NSU was approved to charge a […]

Hall of Distinguished Educators

Northwestern State University’s School of Education honored several outstanding alumni for their contributions to the field of education with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators. This year’s class included, from left, Outstanding Young Professional Lacy Blocker, Dr. Derwood Duke, Theresa Hamilton, Dr. Ben Barron, Barbara Moham and Coach Mike McConathy. They were congratulated […]

SIX ALUMNI HONORED AS ‘DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS’

10.19.18 – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will induct five alumni into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and honor one as an Outstanding Young Professional during Homecoming Festivities on Saturday, Oct. 27.

This year’s Distinguished Educators are Jacqueline McLamore Crew of Shreveport, Melanie Gimbert McCain of Natchitoches, the late Johnny McFerren, […]

SECONDARY ED AND CHILD/FAMILY STUDIES EARN NATIONAL RANKINGS

07.02.18 – Two programs in the School of Education, formerly the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling, have been ranked among the most affordable in the nation by the website collegechoice.net.

The Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary education and bachelor’s in child and family studies were ranked as the seventh most affordable. The master’s […]

NORTHWESTERN REPRESENTED AT TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT

06.10.18 – Faculty and alumni participated in the 2018 Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit in New Orleans May 28-31, 2018. In addition to an impressive turnout of alumni who are now practicing teachers, five faculty participated in the conference. Ms. Ramona Wynder, interim director of field experience and clinical practice, and Dr. April Giddens, assistant professor […]

TEACHER PREP ACCREDITATION CALL FOR COMMENT

04.25.18 – The Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University of Louisian University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on September 23-25, 2018. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the site visit team. Please note that comments must address […]

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