Over 150 future teachers from seven area parishes attended the Educators Rising Regional Conference held at NSU’s Teacher Education Center Wednesday, Feb 12. The conference was sponsored by NSU’s College of Education and its collegiate chapter of Educators Rising and was a fun filled day of competition and learning.
The future teachers attended presentations given by accomplished educators from NSU’s faculty as well as guest presenters. They also engaged in competitions in areas such as Job Interviews, Children’s Literature, Lesson Planning, Impromptu Speaking and other topics. The Educators Rising program is a solid preparation for anyone’s future.
Natchitoches Parish was well represented by sharp young people from NCHS and NSU Middle Lab who turned in a solid performance in the competitions. The NCHS and Middle Lab winners were as follows.
Interactive Bulletin Board:
Middle School 2nd place Braylee Johnson, 3rd place Brinley Smith and Ava Fredieu
High School 3rd place Kaleigh Chapman
Impromptu Speaking-Middle School (a clean sweep!)
1st Place Jada Drake, 2nd place Khloe Kaufman, 3rd place Ava Peppers
Educators Rising Moment:
Middle School 1st place Ava Peppers, 2nd place Brinley Smith, 3rd place Jada Drake (another clean sweep!)
High School 2nd place Kimberlee Moak
Educators Rising is a nationwide network dedicated to promoting teaching as a career to young people. Chapters at middle school through high school and college work to raise awareness of Education as a worthwhile career path. NSU’s collegiate chapter is part and parcel of the university’s 140 year tradition of excellence in teacher training.
