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Interested in becoming a teacher or human resource expert? It’s not too late to register for this Friday’s Education and Human Services Day! 📆

Whether you’re interested in teaching at the early childhood, elementary, middle or high school level, or pursuing a career in HR, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our academic programs, connect with faculty and learn about admission requirements, scholarships and financial aid.

Don’t miss your chance to discover what’s possible at @oaklandu! 🔜 Register today at the link in our bio! A photo of a female student teacher playing with a little girl, with text above that reads “Oct. 16 – Education and Human Services Day.”

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Last week, @oaklandu welcomed representatives from teacher preparation programs across Michigan for the latest Deans and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs (DARTEP) Conference. 🤝

DARTEP brings together leaders from the Michigan Department of Education and university-based teacher preparation programs across the state to connect, collaborate and discuss the future of teacher education in Michigan. 💡 The day included remarks from SEHS Dean Jon Margerum-Leys and Associate Dean Darlene Groomes, along with opportunities for attendees to learn more about teacher preparation at Oakland University. Guests also had the option to tour our Educational Resources Lab and Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education. 📚

Thank you to our colleagues from across the state for joining us — we were so glad to host you!

#ThisIsOU #BeGolden #TeacherEducation #EducatorPreparation #DARTEP

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Rounding out our series of Pinning Ceremony posts, we’re highlighting the hopes and aspirations of our newest future teachers. 🍎

From inspiring young minds and making a difference to helping children feel safe and fostering a love of learning, our students have big aspirations for their future careers in education. 📝 We can’t wait to see them turn those aspirations into action!

#ThisIsOU #BeGolden #ElementaryEducation #FutureTeachers

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We can’t post about our Elementary Education Pinning Ceremony without giving a special shoutout to all the amazing speakers who took the time to share some words of wisdom and encouragement with our future teachers! 💬

Thank you to all of the faculty, staff and student panelists who helped make this such a meaningful and memorable day for our newest educators. We’re grateful for the time, insight and encouragement you shared with them! 🫶

#ThisIsOU #BeGolden #ElementaryEducation #WordsOfWisdom

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Continuing with our photos from this month’s Elementary Education Pinning Ceremony, we were so excited to welcome our favorite mascot to Pawley Hall for all the festivities! 🐻 Thank you for celebrating our future teachers with us, Grizz! 📸

#ThisIsOU #BeGolden #Teaching #Grizz

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Earlier this month, we welcomed our newest group of future teachers into the profession during the Elementary Education Program Orientation and Pinning Ceremony. 🍎

This biannual SEHS tradition celebrates the beginning of an exciting professional pathway for our students, as well as their commitment to a noble and meaningful career teaching children. 💛 We are so proud of our newest elementary education students and can’t wait to see the impact they make in the classroom and beyond!

Special thanks to Pino Insurance Agency and the Dr. Mary Ann B. and Craig Sturken Reading and Language Arts Endowment for supporting this event. Stay tuned this weekend for more photos from the event! 📸

#ThisIsOU #BeGolden #Education #Teaching

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Calling all student teachers! 📣 Do you have a creative idea for a lesson or unit that would engage your students in a new way? You could receive up to $200 to help bring it to life through the Student Teacher Mini-Grant Fund!

Mini-grant funds can be used for instructional supplies and materials, books, services and other resources needed to support a planned lesson or unit with a clear instructional purpose. Since 2023, the Department of Teaching and Learning has awarded more than $3,000 to intern/mentor pairs to support innovative instruction, classroom needs and meaningful learning experiences for PK–12 students.

The next application deadline is Tuesday, September 15! ⏰ Applications must be submitted by an intern and mentor teacher pair, and awards are capped at $200.

Ready to get started? Visit the link in our bio for eligibility requirements, application questions and more information! 🔗

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Thank you Trina Hunt, for being a mentor! 👩‍🏫

Breanna Majer had her student teaching placement at Great Oaks Elementary School in kindergarten with her mentor teacher, Trina Hunt. Breanna is studying for an undergraduate Elementary Education degree. In her future classroom, she plans to use her mentor’s classroom management strategies and behavior management.

“She made my morning everyday when I walked in the classroom,” Breanna said of her time working with Trina. “I have learned so much. I went in knowing nothing and came out feeling ready to be in my own classroom.”

#SEHS #Educator #MentorshipMatters #Teaching

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Thank you, Dena Mell-Dorchy and Melanie Corcoran, for being mentors! 🎨👩‍🏫

Amanda Trotto had her student teaching placement at L’Anse Cruese High School North in high school art with her mentor teachers, Dena Mell-Dorchy and Melanie Corcoran. Amanda is studying for an undergraduate K–12 Art Education degree. In her future classroom, she plans to use what she learned from her mentors to encourage creativity among her students.

“My mentors taught me so much about teaching to the current attention spans of students, breaking down projects into manageable parts and about encouraging students to think outside the box,” Amanda said. “I plan to use these techniques when designing lesson plans for my students allowing for flexibility, choice and creativity to flow!”

Amanda says her mentor teachers were very encouraging and consistently provided helpful feedback to help her present clearer direction in the future.🤗

“Personally, my mentor teachers helped me define what a successful lesson is and how to set realistic goals for myself as an educator,” she said. “[They] were always available to talk through a challenge or offer a ‘what if’ scenario, [and] they often generously shared their own experiences from the classroom for me to learn from.”

One of Amanda’s favorite memories working with her mentor teachers was when they sent her a coffee gram that said, “We are so grateful you made your way to us. You are awesome!” Amanda says she keeps it taped in her day planner as a reminder of how welcome and appreciated she always felt working with them.☕

#SEHS #Educator #MentorshipMatters #Teaching @lcn_admin

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Thank you Mrs. Behnke, for being a mentor! 📚👩‍🏫

Kenya Halabi-Siba had her student teaching placement at Scotch Elementary School in second grade with her mentor teacher, Mrs. Behnke. Kenya is studying for an undergraduate Early Childhood degree. In her future classroom, she plans to follow in Mrs. Behnke’s footsteps by prioritizing classroom culture.

“I plan to apply what [Mrs. Behnke] taught me by creating a positive classroom environment, building strong relationships with students, and using different teaching strategies to support each student’s learning needs,” she said.

Kenya expressed gratitude for the support and guidance she received from Mrs. Behnke to improve her skills in the classroom.

“My mentor teacher encouraged me and gave me positive feedback every time … I had curiosity to learn about her classroom,” she said. “It made me feel more confident and motivated to keep learning and improving as a future teacher.”

#SEHS #Educator #MentorshipMatters #Teaching

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Thank you Lucinda Salmon, for being a mentor!📝👩‍🏫

Grace Elliot had her student teaching placement at Long Meadow Elementary School in fourth grade with her mentor teacher, Lucinda Salmon. Grace is studying for an undergraduate Elementary Education degree. She has learned various lessons from Lucinda that she plans to take into her future classroom, prioritizing patience, compassion and relationship-building with students.

“Lucinda taught me to always teach with your heart,” Grace said, “because when you lead with kindness, empathy and belief in your students, you create a space where they can truly grow. I will carry that with me into my own classroom.”

Grace says she cherished her time bonding with Lucinda both in and out of the classroom, even on their days off. “Lucinda is a very warm and giving person,” Grace said. “A few days a week, she would bring me in lunch. We are both big foodies and even went grocery shopping a few times together on half days or days we didn’t have school. The fact that she thought of me when packing her lunch the night before just goes to show how thoughtful she is.”

Grace credits Lucinda with helping her grow as an educator. 🌱

“[Lucinda] strengthened my confidence in lesson planning and classroom management, and pushed me to be more intentional and reflective,” Grace said. “Because of her, I feel more prepared for my own classroom.”

#SEHS #Educator #MentorshipMatters #Teaching

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫

We are so thankful to all of the educators out there for all they do.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #SEHS #Teaching #ThisIsOU Collage of photos of teachers. Text overlay says "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!"

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