DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University's School of Education will host its annual Tomorrow's Teachers Conference on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms located on the third floor of the University Commons on Millikin's campus.
The conference will feature breakout sessions, group activities and provide a day of hands-on, behind-the-scenes experiences for high school students interested in a career in education.
"The Tomorrow’s Teacher Conference offers high school students, who typically view education from a student's perspective, a unique chance to explore the inner workings of teaching and engage with educational topics as teachers do,” said Millikin’s Director of the School of Education Dr. Chris Cunnings. “Additionally, it allows Millikin University to highlight its campus, resources, faculty, and dedication to Performance Learning."
Registration for this year’s event is open through Monday, Oct. 14. Interested students can register at millikin.edu/TomorrowsTeachers.
Check-in and breakfast begins at 8 a.m., and the conference concludes with optional campus tours and a faculty meet-and-greet at 1:50 p.m.
This year’s keynote speakers, Sam Mills and Monica Wilks from Decatur Public Schools, will speak on “Why I Chose to Become a Teacher, and Why You Should, Too.”
Students will also benefit from sessions and panels showcasing the latest in teacher education and innovative instruction, as well as an array of related areas that directly impact the future of teaching. The conference will also feature a School of Education student panel where current students can share their thoughts on their Millikin experience.
Tomorrow's Teachers Conference attendees will learn about innovative instructional strategies, multicultural education, special education, and a wide variety of content-specific teaching strategies and ideas. Breakout session topics include “Tabletop, Role-Playing and Video Games in the Classroom,” “Get Out! Why Outdoor Learning Activities in STEM are Worth the Hassle,” “Middle School Math Can Actually Be…Fun?,” “Who is Reading For? Contemporary Issues in Young Adult Literature,” and many more.
To arrange media coverage, contact Millikin University Public Relations Coordinator Matthew Flaten at 217.420.6636 or mflaten@millikin.edu.
