Recruitment, Retention
and Professional Development
Teacher Education Connection 2009-2010
Don't miss out. Get connected. Stay connected.
November 3, 2009
Teacher Education Information Station
11:30 am-1:30 pm/EUC Commons
Stop by and talk with a School of Education
representative to get information on teacher
education programs, teacher licensure, university
contacts, scholarships/loans, PRAXIS, the Teach-
ers Academy, volunteer opportunities, and special
events for teacher education students.
January 25, 2010
Meet Your Major
5:00 pm-7:00 pm/EUC Cone A
Attention freshmen, sophomores and transfer
students... Join us for a chili dinner. Each dinner
table will have a student host to lead “table talk”
about each of the teacher education/licensure
programs at UNCG. Learn from fellow students in
the Teachers Academy so you can “meet your
major” with greater confidence. Email
tnbrown2@uncg.edu to reserve a dinner ticket
and put “Meet Your Major
February 8, 2010
Thinking About Graduate School
TBA
Attention Seniors...come learn about the School of
Education graduate programs! Learn about the
application process, hear from graduate students and
explore career options in education.
February 23, 2010
Teacher Education Information Station
11:30am-1:30pm/EUC Commons
Stop by and talk with a School of Education represen-
tative to get information on teacher education
programs, teacher licensure, university contacts,
scholarships/loans, PRAXIS, the Teachers Academy,
volunteer opportunities, and special events for
teacher education students.
March 2, 2010
Smart Talk About Money Resources for Your Future Classroom
5:00 pm-6:30 pm/248 Ferguson
Come to the Teaching Resources Center and learn about resources for free teaching
materials and K-12 grants. Learn how to write grants to obtain materials for your
future classrooms.
March 23, 2010
Teacher Education Information Station
11:30am-1:30pm/EUC Commons
Stop by and talk with a School of Education representative to get information on
teacher education programs, teacher licensure, university contacts, scholarships/
loans, PRAXIS, the Teachers Academy, volunteer opportunities, and special events for
teacher education students.
March 23, 2010
Diversity Talk
6:00 pm-7:30 pm/EUC Cone B
Join Dr. Jose’ Villalba and Dr. Nicole Dobbins as they lead an informal discussion on
the very important topics of “ who are the students in today’s classroom” and
“recognizing our teacher bias.”
April 8, 2010
School of Education Town Meeting
TBA
Let’s talk about what worked, what didn’t and what else you need to know to be successful on
your journey to become a teacher. Provide feedback on TEC events and help plan for a new year.
April 23, 2010
Be Inspired! A Teacher’s Story
1:00 pm-2:00 pm/EUC Cone B
Meet Anthony Mullen, the 2009 National Teacher of the Year! Anthony Mullen has spent a lifetime of service as a NY police officer and more recently as a special educator for youth in crisis. Come hear his story about the innovative approach, community service focus, and teamwork with colleagues that empower his students to achieve a better future for themselves. Experience the energy and enthusiasm he shares with his students and learn his strategies for creating a classroom where students experience success. You will BE INSPIRED!
If you have any questions, contact
Ginger Parnell, ggparnel@uncg.edu or Judy Richards, j_richa3@uncg.edu
Sponsored by the School of Education
Office of Recruitment, Retention,
and Professional Development