By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Several signs with inspirational phrases hang on the walls inside Michelle Fouts’ first-grade classroom at Bryant Elementary School. The one with the simplest message – “family” – best describes how the 32-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna approaches teaching. That sign is surrounded by photos of Fouts and the 19 students who call her classroom home from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. each weekday. They’re a family in her mind, … [Read more...]
Three Kearney educators inducted into Academy for Teacher Education Excellence
KEARNEY – Three Kearney educators were recently inducted into the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academy for Teacher Education Excellence for their work with UNK students entering the education profession. Inductees represent professionals who work in schools as educators or as faculty members at UNK. Ed Scantling, associate vice chancellor for academic services and enrollment management, said the 2015 class of inductees is “very strong and representative of the many dedicated … [Read more...]
