FIRST WORD
I am indebted to National Louis University .
I first realized I wanted to be a teacher when I was in my late 30s. At that point I researched teacher preparation colleges and discovered that not only did NLU have a stellar reputation, but also was conveniently nearby. I enrolled in the M.A.T. program, which allowed me to get a master’s degree at the same time as a teaching certificate. I was able to go to classes during the day and care for my two young children at night. After completing that program in two-and-a-half years, National helped me get a student teaching placement and then interviews for a job. I landed the second interview and began work in the fall, following my graduation. I know that my NLU credential helped me get that job. I ended up teaching in that same district for 20 years, retiring this year. Over the course of my tenure, I returned to National two more times — once to get a Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) and then a few years later a Technology in Education C.A.S. Both times, National continued to provide challenging, state of the art best-practice instruction with a highly competent, devoted and inspiring faculty. National has been the constant support that has helped me begin and maintain a high level of teaching quality, connect to professional networks, and stay on the edge of innovative teaching methodologies. It is the only institution that I recommend for people seeking a teaching degree of any kind.
“NLU is the only institution that I recommend for people seeking a teaching degree of any kind.”
I now proudly serve as a trustee on the board and hope I can help NLU continue its exemplary tradition.
-KAY NIXON ‘96, ‘04 AND ‘14
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National Louis University VIEW | Fall 2016
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