April 2019
MACTE Spring Conference
The MACTE Spring Conference was held March 25-27, 2019 in Columbia, MO. The highlight of the conference is the celebration of the Outstanding Beginning Teachers. Two of our students received this award. Madeline Gustafson and Kaitlin Little. It was an honor to celebrate with them.
Alicia Noddings, Bridgett Niedringhaus, Tammy Cox and I attended the MACTE Spring Conference and attended several sessions. Alicia's notes have been posted to the Education Division Canvas shell if you would like to review them.
University Collaborative Luncheon
The Hazelwood School District hosted a luncheon for area universities to help develop strong relationships. They currently have several teachers who are new to the district that have graduated from our program. Mr. Keith Bausman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, hosted a brunch to focus discussions on how we can partner together to attract new talent and how MBU can assist in strengthening their current mentorship programs for new educators.
The University Collaborative Luncheon was held April 1, 2019, at the Hazelwood School District's Learning Center. Dr. Bridgett Niedringhaus and I attended and are looking forward to this partnership with the Hazelwood School District.
Music Education Panel Discussion
Marnise Taggert, MBU’s NAfME-C chapter president, organized a music education panel discussion on Friday, March 29. Eighteen of our music students attended and heard from Justin (Espey) Orscheln (Alum and elementary music educator in Kansas City), Dawn Hall (Retired Music Educator who teaches our Elementary Music Methods course), Maria Ellis (Community Engagement Coordinator for St. Louis Children’s Choirs and Director of the St. Louis All Star Chorus), and Professor Shane Williams (current Director of Bands and former middle school/high school Band Director).
Outstanding Students of Achievement Awards
The Outstanding Students of Achievement ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 2. The following School of Education students received awards: Olivia Cox, Early Childhood; Madison Click, Elementary Education; Kacie VanMeter, Middle School Education; Robert Grider, Secondary Education; Caleb Stroop, Cross Categorical; Pablo Hernandez, Physical Education; Pam Diaz, Health; and Janet Null, Music. Congratulations!
Dr. Alicia Noddings played the prelude, processional, and recessional for the ceremony.
School of Education Professional Development Meeting
On Tuesday, April 9 several of our faculty shared their expertise with all of us. Dr. Clint Limoges presented on how to use Zoom. Dr. Justin Cook presented on ARC, which is a utility in Canvas. Susan Hladky presented different activities to build relationships with students. We have so many great teachers among us. It was great to utilize their talents and learn something new. We also celebrated our retirees at this meeting. Marsha Tierney, Mary Ann Bouas, Susan Hladky and Nancy Sickler will be retiring.
Doctoral Orientation/Reception
A doctoral orientation and reception was held on March 28 for new doctoral students. Dr. Jane Brown spoke to the group. Dr. Brown has been the Program Director of Ed.S Curriculum & Instruction and will be taking over the position of Director of PK-K-12 Educational Leadership Programs. Dr. Brown will be starting her full-time duties at MBU on July 1, 2019. I look forward to working with her in her new role.
Chapel
On Thursday, April 11 Chapel presented a panel of three people who spoke about their experiences with mental health issues. Debbie Dumey, Undergraduate Education Advisor and David Collum, Director of Assessment for the School of Education, were part of that panel.
Student Teaching Seminar
Main campus student teachers showing their thanks to some public school educators who shared ways in which they can live out their faith while working in a public school.
Counselor Education Cohort 2
The Counselor Education Cohort 2 face-to-face students on Main Campus. We are so proud of our Counselor Education students, staff, and faculty!
ARAP Conference
Dr. Justin Cook, Counselor Education Assistant Professor, attended and took a couple of MBU students and an MBU student/employee to the ARAP (Arkansas Regional Adventure Programming) conference April 12-14, 2019 at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. It was an opportunity for counseling graduate students to learn more about Adventure Therapy, connect with others who have similar interests, and have a great experience in the outdoors.
The conference is based off of a curriculum for all outdoor educators, trip guides, people who love the outdoors, and students who are interested in Adventure Therapy.
The four presented on some pieces of adventure therapy dealing with risk management, enjoyed a great Dutch oven cook off, great sessions, and a really cool film festival of No Man’s Land.
Senior Walk & Chapel
On Thursday, April 18 we had the pleasure of watching our graduates walk from the SRC to the Chapel in all of their regalia (unfortunately in rain) and into the Chapel for their special day. It's always such a happy time to see their smiling faces and to celebrate with them. The service was filled with our education graduates: Kristianna Pirrie sang the alma mater, Sarah McDonnell and Kathryn Hinrichs were in the band, Ethan Metzler gave the closing prayer and Dr. Tom Smith spoke.
Marsha Tierney's Retirement Party
A retirement party was held on Thursday, April 18 at the Franklin County Regional Learning Center for Marsha who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Marsha became part of the MBU family in 2000 as an adjunct and came on full-time in 2006 at the Franklin County Regional Learning Center. She was promoted to the Dean of the Franklin County Regional Learning Center in 2017. Marsha’s experience as an assistant superintendent gave her networking abilities that served MBU well. She was invaluable in setting up cohorts in the Franklin County area. Marsha’s dedication to her job, colleagues, and students was a testament to her work ethic. She will be greatly missed by all. We wish her the best in her future journey and many blessings.
Retirement Celebration
On Wednesday, April 24 a retirement celebration was held at the Perk for Marsha Tierney, Mary Ann Bouas, Brenda Bradford, Ed Hillhouse, Mary Ann Conaway, and Mary Ellen Fuquay. We wish them all well in their retirement.
Teaching in a Diverse Society Class
Nancy Baker taught Teaching in a Diverse Society this semester and thoroughly enjoyed it. Her students did too!
Dr. Suzanne Foshage, recent completer of our doctoral program, sharing her research with the attendees at the Missouri Professors of Educational Administration program.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 28: Teacher Certification Commissioning Service 7:00pm Chapel
Thursday, May 2: Data Day from 9 am to noon in FLD 115
Closing Thoughts
Graduation day is coming! I can't wait to see our students' and families' smiling faces on Tuesday night. Thanks again for all you have done to support our students.
The MACTE Spring Conference was held March 25-27, 2019 in Columbia, MO. The highlight of the conference is the celebration of the Outstanding Beginning Teachers. Two of our students received this award. Madeline Gustafson and Kaitlin Little. It was an honor to celebrate with them.
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| Alicia , Madeline, Kaitlin, Melanie |
Alicia Noddings, Bridgett Niedringhaus, Tammy Cox and I attended the MACTE Spring Conference and attended several sessions. Alicia's notes have been posted to the Education Division Canvas shell if you would like to review them.
University Collaborative Luncheon
The Hazelwood School District hosted a luncheon for area universities to help develop strong relationships. They currently have several teachers who are new to the district that have graduated from our program. Mr. Keith Bausman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, hosted a brunch to focus discussions on how we can partner together to attract new talent and how MBU can assist in strengthening their current mentorship programs for new educators.
The University Collaborative Luncheon was held April 1, 2019, at the Hazelwood School District's Learning Center. Dr. Bridgett Niedringhaus and I attended and are looking forward to this partnership with the Hazelwood School District.
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| Melanie, Superintendent Dr. Collins-Hart, Director of HR Dr. Evelyn Woods, Bridgett |
Marnise Taggert, MBU’s NAfME-C chapter president, organized a music education panel discussion on Friday, March 29. Eighteen of our music students attended and heard from Justin (Espey) Orscheln (Alum and elementary music educator in Kansas City), Dawn Hall (Retired Music Educator who teaches our Elementary Music Methods course), Maria Ellis (Community Engagement Coordinator for St. Louis Children’s Choirs and Director of the St. Louis All Star Chorus), and Professor Shane Williams (current Director of Bands and former middle school/high school Band Director).
Outstanding Students of Achievement Awards
The Outstanding Students of Achievement ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 2. The following School of Education students received awards: Olivia Cox, Early Childhood; Madison Click, Elementary Education; Kacie VanMeter, Middle School Education; Robert Grider, Secondary Education; Caleb Stroop, Cross Categorical; Pablo Hernandez, Physical Education; Pam Diaz, Health; and Janet Null, Music. Congratulations!
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| Pablo, Olivia, Janet, Kacie, Robert, Madison, Caleb |
School of Education Professional Development Meeting
On Tuesday, April 9 several of our faculty shared their expertise with all of us. Dr. Clint Limoges presented on how to use Zoom. Dr. Justin Cook presented on ARC, which is a utility in Canvas. Susan Hladky presented different activities to build relationships with students. We have so many great teachers among us. It was great to utilize their talents and learn something new. We also celebrated our retirees at this meeting. Marsha Tierney, Mary Ann Bouas, Susan Hladky and Nancy Sickler will be retiring.
Doctoral Orientation/Reception
A doctoral orientation and reception was held on March 28 for new doctoral students. Dr. Jane Brown spoke to the group. Dr. Brown has been the Program Director of Ed.S Curriculum & Instruction and will be taking over the position of Director of PK-K-12 Educational Leadership Programs. Dr. Brown will be starting her full-time duties at MBU on July 1, 2019. I look forward to working with her in her new role.
Chapel
On Thursday, April 11 Chapel presented a panel of three people who spoke about their experiences with mental health issues. Debbie Dumey, Undergraduate Education Advisor and David Collum, Director of Assessment for the School of Education, were part of that panel.
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| Aaron Lumpkin, Barret Moore, Debbie Dumey, David Collum |
Main campus student teachers showing their thanks to some public school educators who shared ways in which they can live out their faith while working in a public school.
Counselor Education Cohort 2
The Counselor Education Cohort 2 face-to-face students on Main Campus. We are so proud of our Counselor Education students, staff, and faculty!
ARAP Conference
Dr. Justin Cook, Counselor Education Assistant Professor, attended and took a couple of MBU students and an MBU student/employee to the ARAP (Arkansas Regional Adventure Programming) conference April 12-14, 2019 at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. It was an opportunity for counseling graduate students to learn more about Adventure Therapy, connect with others who have similar interests, and have a great experience in the outdoors.
The conference is based off of a curriculum for all outdoor educators, trip guides, people who love the outdoors, and students who are interested in Adventure Therapy.
The four presented on some pieces of adventure therapy dealing with risk management, enjoyed a great Dutch oven cook off, great sessions, and a really cool film festival of No Man’s Land.
Senior Walk & Chapel
On Thursday, April 18 we had the pleasure of watching our graduates walk from the SRC to the Chapel in all of their regalia (unfortunately in rain) and into the Chapel for their special day. It's always such a happy time to see their smiling faces and to celebrate with them. The service was filled with our education graduates: Kristianna Pirrie sang the alma mater, Sarah McDonnell and Kathryn Hinrichs were in the band, Ethan Metzler gave the closing prayer and Dr. Tom Smith spoke.
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| Kristianna Pirrie sang the alma mater |
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| Kathryn Hinrichs & Sarah McDonnell |
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| Ethan Metzler |
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| Olivia Cox & Me |
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| Olivia & Dr. Jordan Cox |
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| Donvonte Johnson, Dr. Tammy Cox, Dontrail Johnson |
Marsha Tierney's Retirement Party
A retirement party was held on Thursday, April 18 at the Franklin County Regional Learning Center for Marsha who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Marsha became part of the MBU family in 2000 as an adjunct and came on full-time in 2006 at the Franklin County Regional Learning Center. She was promoted to the Dean of the Franklin County Regional Learning Center in 2017. Marsha’s experience as an assistant superintendent gave her networking abilities that served MBU well. She was invaluable in setting up cohorts in the Franklin County area. Marsha’s dedication to her job, colleagues, and students was a testament to her work ethic. She will be greatly missed by all. We wish her the best in her future journey and many blessings.
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| Cookie, Grace, Marsha, & Mary Ann |
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| Ed Hillhouse & Marsha |
On Wednesday, April 24 a retirement celebration was held at the Perk for Marsha Tierney, Mary Ann Bouas, Brenda Bradford, Ed Hillhouse, Mary Ann Conaway, and Mary Ellen Fuquay. We wish them all well in their retirement.
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| Diane Denney & Mary Ann Bouas |
Nancy Baker taught Teaching in a Diverse Society this semester and thoroughly enjoyed it. Her students did too!
Dr. Suzanne Foshage, recent completer of our doctoral program, sharing her research with the attendees at the Missouri Professors of Educational Administration program.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 28: Teacher Certification Commissioning Service 7:00pm Chapel
Thursday, May 2: Data Day from 9 am to noon in FLD 115
Closing Thoughts
Graduation day is coming! I can't wait to see our students' and families' smiling faces on Tuesday night. Thanks again for all you have done to support our students.
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