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Mini-Future Teacher Academy for Topeka students held

Select Topeka middle school students attended a one-day conference to consider careers in education.

Nineteen eighth graders from five middle schools in Topeka were nominated by educators to attend the “mini” Kansas Future Teacher Academy Thursday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Emporia State University’s Visser Hall.

“Research shows students who have an in-depth look at education careers will consider entering that field as they move through high school and college, “said Dr. Scott Waters, director of the academy. “For several years we have dreamed of holding a one-day conference for middle school students – particularly under-represented student populations – with the goal of planting seeds for younger students to consider entering the teaching profession. With funding from the state legislature, we were able to do it again for the third year running.”

The day’s activities will include sessions on setting goals, technology, and general information about attending college.

This one-day academy was coordinated by USD 501 and Future Teacher Academy faculty consisting of ESU and area K-12 instructors.

A similar one-day academy was held in February for Emporia middle school students and another one for Wichita area students will be held in April.

A five-day Kansas Future Teacher Academy for high school students will be held in June at ESU. This will be the eighteenth year the academy has been held. Applications are being accepted now through March 16. The KFTA is coordinated by the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence at ESU.

For more information about the academy, contact Scott Waters at 620-341-5764.

STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE:

Eisenhower Middle School –

Heloice Steele

Austin Witte

Marjorie French Middle School

Jordyn Bussell

Donnie Lockhart

Kaylee Rudolph

Austin Wade

Rose Wilder


Jardine Middle School –

Krystal Harry

Leanna LaBarge

Ashley Milroy

Landon Middle School –

Joe Bourne

Elizabeth Lavin

Ashley Reed

Randy Silva


Robinson Middle School –

Robert Brooks

Angelina Lucero

Tysarena Palmer

Amber Peck

Katherine Schmidt


 

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