Concordia College Department of Education

Health and Physical Education preservice teachers had the valuable experience volunteering with the Oak Grove Walk-a-Thon last week. Kernel Cobb and Timber made guest experiences and helped cheer on the students.

The Education Department has a new class EDUC 110 Called to Teach. Last week we had awesome speakers from Fargo Public Schools Human Capital - Dr. Jeff McCanna, Dr. Jennifer Fremstad, and Karmen Riley.

We also ventured on a field trip to DGF Middle/High School with Mr. Joe O'Keefe. Students got a tour, worked with students one-on-one, met with teachers, and asked Mr. O'Keefe questions about the profession of education and interviewing.

Thank you FPS and DGF! We appreciate these valuable community connections!

Busy couple of weeks for our PED 251 health and physical education students!
HPE students got to hang with Explorer Academy (with Nate Hendrickson) and folks at TNT. So many valuable experiences. Way to go, Mr. Carlson.

We are anxious to see our amazing alumni at 10!!

-- Homecoming Week --

We are celebrating one of our awesome educators, Mrs. Jennifer Maras ('02). Jenny is a teacher in Morris, MN and won the national rural teacher of the year award in 2023. We are so thrilled to have her back on campus speaking to some of our classes, faculty, and dean. She will also be honored in the parade on Saturday.

Her speaking session this morning was titled "What does your rural postcard say?" She introduced us to the concept of the "rural spirit" and inspired our students with her overflowing sense of passion and creativity for teaching and education. It was remarkable.

Come and meet her on Saturday morning at our Education Department open house 10-11 (2nd floor, Old Main!).

We are thrilled to announce that the Education Department Newsletter, Concordia + Connection, dropped yesterday!

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‘Back to School Bash’ for the health and physical education undergrad students (minus a few). Dr. Langlie (Chair of the Education Department) and President Dr. Colin Irvine were in attendance! Making Cobber Memories!

Look at this good-looking group of Cobbers at SGR (Moorhead Area Public Schools)!!! Have a great year!!!

🌽 New Educator 'Signing Day' at Concordia! 🌽

We are excited to officially welcome our newly accepted future educators to the Education Program at Concordia!

On Tuesday, September 10th, the Education Department hosted a special signing ceremony for our preservice educators. These students, who are majoring in education, have completed the necessary steps, including successfully passing ED 212, to be formally accepted into the program. Their dedication to shaping the future of learning and making a positive impact on the world is truly inspiring.

We were honored to have special guests join us for the ceremony: President Dr. Colin Irvine, along with DGF Administrators Mr. Wayne LePard and Mr. Joe O'Keefe, our designated school partners.

Cobber alum making a difference!

Zion Smith | year 4 at Hawley Elementary teaching K-6 PE!

First day of school photo for another new Cobber educator! Have a great year, Chloe!

First day of class photos! Wishing everyone a great year!

Welcoming new (and returning) students today! ❤️💛

Concordia College welcomes largest incoming class in 6 years Concordia College bringing in 603 new students to campus; 41 are transfer students.

Exciting day! Let's do this!!

Way to go DGF Elementary! What a terrific accomplishment! We are proud to have you as our Designated School Partner! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EjDrRLed8oVCydeJ/

D-G-F Elementary named a Minnesota School of Excellence The designation for the school in Dilworth comes from the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association.

We are looking forward to another fun and exciting year!
We are one week away.... ONE WEEK! Classes begin August 28, 2024.

Former students - now current educators - are already starting their school year.
Have a great year, Rianna!

So proud of you, Lydia!! You are going to make a difference inside the social studies classroom and out!

Concordia students Lydia Repnow ‘27, Lynn Ngaima ‘27, and Iqra Hassan ‘26 were selected as Phillips Scholars for addressing community problems, helping others, and pursuing knowledge.

The scholarship offers 10 students across 15 Minnesota private colleges the opportunity to develop skills in leadership and problem-solving, as well as funding for a summer project focusing on an underserved community in the state. The program is funded by the Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation.

Read more about these fantastic students at: 🔗 https://www.concordiacollege.edu/news/details/students-named-phillips-scholars-for-their-community-engagement-work/

We are excited that you are a part of our program, Liz!

As a third-generation Cobber, Elizabeth Naugle ’25 has found family at Concordia in her volleyball team and English education cohort.

“My favorite aspect of the learning experience here is that the faculty care about you. They are very understanding and empathetic. They only want what’s best for you and they want you to succeed, which is something that my friends don’t get at bigger universities.”

Elizabeth Naugle ’25 | Walker, Minnesota
Major: English Education

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/stories/details/legacy-and-literature/

Happy birthday, Dr. Vinje. Wishing you a great day!

Exciting news for students, k-12 partners, parents, administrators, friends, etc.! We are launching an Education Department newsletter this fall! Sign up here to "be the first to know!" https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-qiBSFKyEkm5OngGxBu-kX-Tg8PVBL5Hg8QbgPkFUMFUODRKNUFMRlkzOFRZTElIS1o3U1ZOTVpEUy4u

Happy birthday to our newest faculty member, Mr. Carlson! Wishing you a great day.