Evangel University to honor student teachers during induction ceremony

November 27, 2007
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, Director of Public Relations and Publications, (417) 865-2815 ext. 7292

Springfield, MO. — Evangel University will honor 28 seniors for completing their student teaching requirements during the semiannual Student Teacher Induction Ceremony and Reception at 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, in the West Conference Room of the Joust.

Professors from the Education Department will host the celebration. Student teaching supervisors from other departments are invited to attend.

“Our faculty look forward to this time of celebration and welcoming our students into our profession of teaching,” said Dr. Becky Huechteman, education department chair. “All of the students have worked very hard to become professional educators and we want to acknowledge that they have come this far.”

This semester’s inductees are:

• Bryan Appleton, social studies education major from Ozark, Mo.
• Joshua Arnett, English education and journalism double major from Springfield, Mo.
• Julie Bartlett, art education major from Newburg, Mo.
• Kecia Boswell, music education major from Batesville, Ark.
• Larry Chainey, special education major from Willard, Mo.
• Elizabeth Coffman, Spanish education and music double major from Tulsa, Okla.
• Terrance Davis, social studies education major from Springfield, Mo.
• Jennifer Demattei, early childhood education major from Stockton, Calif.
• Jeremy Grisbee, mathematics education major from Sugar Land, Texas
• Lauren Hartzler, special education major from Pawleys Island, S.C.
• Christy Hermanson, elementary education major from Red Wing, Minn.
• Courtney Johnston, early childhood education major from York, Pa.
• Sarah King, early childhood education major from Holland, Ohio
• Tami Korte, elementary education major from Sheridan, Ill.
• Kimberly McGarvey, early childhood education major from Bethalto, Ill.
• Ashley Milton, early childhood education major from Attleboro, Mass.
• Stephanie Null, elementary education major from Radcliff, Ky.
• Kerri Oliver, music education major from Whatley, Ala.
• Jacqueline Pardeck, physical education major from Branson, Mo.
• Gina Phillips, early childhood education major from Blissville, Mich.
• Brooke Ragan, social studies education major from Wynne, Ark.
• Dana Rich, elementary education major from Austin, Texas
• Heidi Schwindt, music education and government double major from Sacred Heart, Minn.
• Brandon Snavely, music education major from Republic, Mo.
• Justin Stanton, music education major from Meeker, Okla.
• Jennifer Steinbach, elementary education major from Columbus, Ind.
• Callie Traub, physical education major from Hartsburg, Mo.
• Daniel Wallace, social studies education major from Columbia Station, Ohio
  

Each of the student teachers will be presented with a small gift, and a reception will follow the ceremony.

Education majors must complete a semester of full-time student teaching in order to receive their degree.

For additional information, contact Diana Hawkins at (417) 865-2815 ext. 8549.