By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is offering free online training for students interested in substitute teaching. “Substitute Teaching: What You Should Know and Do” is a concentrated course that focuses specifically on preparing students who want to pursue the position. “This is something that hasn’t been offered to our students before,” said Wendy McCarty, an associate professor in UNK’s Department of Teacher … [Read more...] about New online training program prepares UNK students to substitute teach
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UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Isabel De Leon is a bit nervous about her upcoming student teaching experience, but you’d have never known by watching her Friday. The Grand Island native was having a blast with students at Windy Hills Elementary, a partner school for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s math methods II teacher education course. De Leon led the “cotton ball shot put” during the UNK Measurement Olympics, a hands-on activity designed … [Read more...] about UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
UNK Academy for Teacher Education Excellence inducts three new members
KEARNEY – Three Kearney educators are the newest members of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academy for Teacher Education Excellence. Kelly Melson, Lori Moore and Stacie Pearson, all with Kearney Public Schools, were recognized Wednesday during a ceremony on campus for their work with students entering the education profession. Each inductee received a $1,000 stipend and commemorative plaque. The Academy for Teacher Education Excellence celebrates educators … [Read more...] about UNK Academy for Teacher Education Excellence inducts three new members
Janet Lear fell in love with teaching at UNK; retiring after 17 years
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Janet Lear has received plenty of awards and honors during her 17 years of teaching at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She was named the University Business Teacher of the Year by the Mountain-Plains Business Education Association in 2013, won several BEST Awards from the Nebraska Department of Education for her influence on business and marketing education in the state and earned the title of Nebraska Phi Beta … [Read more...] about Janet Lear fell in love with teaching at UNK; retiring after 17 years
Montgomery retiring; Proud of role in growing UNK special education
DONNA MONTGOMERY Job Title: Associate professor, Teacher Education / Special Education; Coordinator, Special Education Program; Director, Special Education Graduate Program; Director, Special Education Online Endorsement Program. Years at UNK: 16 Hobbies/Interests: Genealogy, needle crafts, refinishing old furniture Family: Daughter, Katina Tweedy, 43; Son, Robert Grymes, 39; Son, Daniel Grymes, who passed away in 2010; Grandson, Thomas Swartz, 23, who she has … [Read more...] about Montgomery retiring; Proud of role in growing UNK special education
