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NSU earns A in teacher prep classroom management

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a non-partisan not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom management strategies.

This month, NCTQ released its 2020 Teacher Prep Review:  Clinical Practice and Classroom Management, which […]

Educators Rising conference brings future teachers to NSU

NATCHITOCHES – More than 350 high school students interested in pursuing careers in education attended the Educator’s Rising Louisiana Conference at Northwestern State University Wednesday. Participants heard from speakers, participated in workshops and competitions and browsed vendors to learn about topics that addressed anti-bullying, using technology, awareness of social issues and degree programs at NSU.

 

Keynote […]

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 […]

Extra Yard for Teachers: NSU thanks teachers, administrators

Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development honored educators and administrators from throughout the region Sept. 28 part of Extra Yard for Teachers week.  From left are Dr. Kimberly McAlister, dean of college; Jason Rowland, assistant superintendent of administration and personnel in Bossier Parish;  Diane Atkins, chief human resource officer in Caddo Parish;  […]

Northwestern alumna Jena Nelson named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

NATCHITOCHES – In college, Jena Nelson studied theatre at Northwestern State University and began working in the profession after graduation. Teaching was nowhere in her plans, but one day that changed.

“I was actually working as a director and agent at the time, and I was asked to teach an acting class to some inner-city kids.  […]

NSU named a top teacher prep program

NSU’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named one of the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ).

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, […]

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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