Alternate Certification through Fast-Start PREP Program
Certification areas include elementary, middle, and secondary education.
Simmons scholarship will benefit future teachers
NATCHITOCHES – Family and friends gathered to announce and celebrate the creation of a scholarship that will benefit Northwestern State University students who want to make a impact in their careers by becoming teachers. The Dr. Lisso and Nadine Smith Simmons Teacher Scholarship was created through an initial donation of $50,000 to the NSU Foundation […]
Informationals set for CLIP, paid teacher residency program
NATCHITOCHES – The Orchard Foundation, the education arm of the Rapides Foundation, is planning information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership (CLIP), a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in central Louisiana. Dates will be announced soon.
Northwestern State is […]
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 […]
Alumna Kimberly Eckert committed to advocacy for students, teachers
"During these crazy times, try your best to work hard, play harder, love hardest. None of this was expected, but for the first time in forever, the whole world is in it together.”
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. […]
