As an elementary education major, Bella Benning, Class of 2023, was honored as Millikin University’s recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois’ Student Laureate Award for 2022. The senior from Bethany, Ill., received a monetary prize, a Lincoln medallion and a certificate of merit signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
When Katie Cully chose to attend Millikin University after high school, she knew education was the right path for her. The hands-on Performance Learning opportunities, along with the chance to gain classroom teaching experiences during her first semester made Millikin an easy choice for her, and she knew to expect an excellent education.
Millikin University junior Gretchen Gould is working to bring agriculture back into elementary school classrooms with the help from her professors and inspiration from her internship experiences. Gretchen is an elementary education major in Millikin's School of Education and is also pursuing an endorsement in special education.
Millikin University's School of Education creates a community of learners and learning environments that demonstrate the value of active learning. One of the important aspects of the School of Education's curriculum is the co-teaching model for all teacher candidates during the student teaching experience.
While growing up in Mt. Zion, Ill., just about 20 minutes away from Millikin University's campus, Gracey Reynolds knew at an early age that she wanted to become a teacher. Throughout her time in junior high and high school, she was exploring her options, but as college drew closer, she felt a calling in her heart to pursue her passion for teaching.
Dr. Ngozi Onuora never says no to embracing new experiences. Her passion for literature has paved the way for a successful teaching career that has impacted the Millikin University community for almost two decades.
Teacher shortages across Illinois have been evolving over the past several years particularly in the areas of special education and English as a second language.
To help alleviate that shortage, the Millikin University School of Education is offering a one-semester, four-course program to help licensed teachers earn a special education endorsement.
The Millikin University School of Education has announced a new state of Illinois Special Education Endorsement opportunity for practicing teachers who want to add a Special Education Endorsement to their current teaching license.
The more you prepare, the more confident you will feel during a job interview; and the best way to prep for that all-important interview is practicing and reviewing any potential questions that might come your way.