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 […]
LONG PURPLE LINE INDUCTEE SHARES WITH TEACHER ED CANDIDATES
03.26.18 – Linda Day, a Northwestern alumnae, retired educator, Northwestern Hall of Distinguished Educator member, and now a Long Purple Line inductee, met with current teacher education candidates to share insight, tips, and stories about her career as an educator. Pictured with Day and the candidates is Dr. Kimberly McAlister, dean of the Gallaspy College […]
ASPIRING TEACHERS WELCOMED TO TEACHER ED CENTER
03.01.18 – The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling held the first Educators Rising conference on February 26 at the Northwestern Teacher Education Center. High school students who aspire to be teachers participated in events with current Northwestern education students, professors, the 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, the 2012 Louisiana Teacher of the […]
NSU ALUM NAMED 2018 LA TEACHER OF THE YEAR
09.08.17 – Kimberly Eckert, an alumnae of Northwestern’s teacher preparation program, was named the 2018 Louisiana Teacher of the Year.
Read more about the award and selection process.
Read Kimberly’s blog about her experience.
