Sydney Harper was on her final leg of student teaching when the semester was turned upside down. Kentucky schools, like most across the nation, were closing their doors to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. “It didn’t seem real. I kept telling myself that we’d be back in … Read More
Student teachers at the University of Kentucky College of Education are facing new challenges and opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The education majors doing part of their student teaching overseas had to make quick pivots to their plans. In this blog Bea Randolph, a senior studying STEM Education, opens up about … Read More
I’m honored to be part of one of the world’s most honorable professions. Teachers are the foundation for all other vocations. – Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D. Dean and Professor, UK College of Education
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 6 years old. Since then, I’ve focused my energy on learning how to teach because I believe every student deserves the very best I have to offer. Teaching is my way of giving back to my community and making a … Read More
I want to be a Social Studies teacher because I want to educate our youth about the past. During the last couple of years I have realized how little people truly know about our history as a nation and the history of the world in general. By being a social … Read More
I chose to become a special education attorney because I want to a voice for the voiceless! I want to be the one who helps make a change in education law! – Lauryn Bervine, Special Education and pre-law
I want to be a teacher because I love working with kids, and I want to make an impact in their lives. I admired many of my teachers in school growing up and really looked up to them. They had an influence on my decision to pursue teaching. – Quinn … Read More
I decided to become a teacher because it is where my heart has always been. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the support and encouragement of my former teachers, and I want to serve that role in the lives of my own students. I’m excited to see what … Read More
My former wrestling coach and an English teacher, Mr. Kuykendal (Coach K), inspired me. Throughout high school, he pushed me to work hard for my goals and dreams in life. He has helped me become a better person. – Max Senger, Kinesiology and Health Promotion major
I chose to teach in the field of physical education teacher education because it was the perfect blend of my love for being active with creating lifelong friendships with people. Teaching really is a rewarding profession due to the lives I am able to impact and the students who, in … Read More