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» » NCE works with education leaders to analyze the future of their teaching force, customizing programs that address gaps in expertise and provide professional development. “Building partnerships means working closely with leadership in schools and districts to support their human capital needs, and supporting educators who are learning and growing — with our shared goal that all students will learn from great educators and great teachers,” explained Harry Ross, Ph.D., director of partnerships and community engagement. This year alone, NCE has expanded its partnerships with priority districts in the Chicago area — Chicago Public Schools, Township High School District 214, based in Arlington Heights, Ill., and Elgin Area School District
U46, centered in Elgin, Ill. Initiatives include offerings to increase the ranks of English as a Second Language (ESL) and special education qualified teachers, new programs to prepare early childhood educators, refining residency programs for new teachers in urban settings, and developing a joint program with Golden Apple. “NCE is home to a long tradition of innovating to make sure that educators are ready for, and excel in, today’s classrooms,” explained NCE Dean Robert D. Muller, Ed.D. “For us, gaining practical experience isn’t an afterthought — it is a design principle. And working closely with our colleagues in the pre-K through 12th grade education system to develop and support educators across their careers to support student success is what our partnership work is all about.”
Seven Award-Winning National College of Education Teachers These are just some of the NCE educators who have recently received recognition for their outstanding teaching. Is someone missing? Contact National Louis University at alumni@nl.edu with all your updates and, of course, your awards.
Stephanie Hortsman ‘17 Teacher of the Year Award Illinois Education Association
William “BJ” Ivey ‘07 Teacher of the Year Sarasota County School District (Florida)
Linda Julian ‘03 Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford
Carrie Ohannes ‘14 Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award Illinois Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Kathleen Rauth ‘10 Teacher of the Year Award Indianapolis Public Schools
The National College of Education at National Louis University has been providing educators with the preparation and career advancement they need to be game changers. This tradition of innovation that began with the founding of the kindergarten movement more than 130 years ago is now reflected in approaches to teacher preparation that bring the needs of today’s students and schools into the University’s programs. We embrace technology as a tool to advance learning and work to support all our students — certificate, endorsement, M.A.T., M.Ed./Ed.S. and Ed.D. — to achieve their professional goals.
Our faculty balance the practical aspects of work in schools with emerging research and are known for their personalized, high-touch approach to learning, regardless of whether a course is online or face to face. Here, we celebrate a few of our graduates who have been recognized for the superb job they do every day in advancing learning of pre-K through 12th grade students.
Robert D. Muller, Ed.D. Dean of the National College of Education
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