Wichita State School of Education

Come cheer on Kaylan Richardson and Xavier Westbrook from our Wichita State University Elementary Education program by voting them for the 2024 Shocktoberfest Court.

Vote at: https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/seal/shocktoberfest/Royalty/index.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawFeoyBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfGCyub-k81GqkgO3CQgwQod2Fjw6nUGk7G3TvNxSs7ORgtByeOnmvhmDQ_aem_rB8I0huuyKL8MUsYUHJAew

Last week our Early Childhood Foundations students took a field trip to Wichita State University Child Development Center touring their classrooms and completing an Environmental Checklist assignment. Get more out of learning with in person experiences to match reality with the teaching fundamentals.

The students were too engaged for a group selfie this time but we can't wait to see what adventures they go on in the future.

How many times this year have you said or heard the phrase “It Is What It Is” when things don’t go in your favor?

I personally have said this line multiple times over the last few years but 2024 has taught me that I have the control of the outcome of my life too not just fate, karma or any other outside power you can think of.

Just look at the movie Chicken Run (2000) and the story of a flock of chickens that are raised for Ms. Tweedy’s Pot Pie farm with a very short life expectancy as soon as they are large enough, they move onto the plant when most of the chickens on the farm accept their fate of the inevitable.

Our leading chicken Ginger however doesn’t think this is a way for a chicken to live and she spends the whole story doing anything possible to breakout of the farm with several failed attempts with several returns to the drawing board.

I highly recommend watching this with your family and friends as a reminder that YOU are the narrator of your story at the end of the day. It’s up to YOU to have the drive to turn to the next chapter and keep going!

Happy Saturday Friends :)

I don't think homesickness and loneliness receives as much light while in school as it should. This isn't just for the student that has traveled out of city/state to join us at WSU this is for those that have a best friend or relationship that is separated by hundreds of miles.

These are the humans in our lives that we want to talk to and tell about our day, the crazy thing that happened on campus and sometimes vent about obstacles they faced . Talking on the phone or facetime may be great in the moment but it's not the same as meeting in person for coffee or wherever your favorite hangout spot is.

You are not alone. There are more of us on campus than you think. Some are a few hundred miles while others could be from a completely different country but the emotions all come from similar places.

Just know it's okay to need a low key day to process our feelings but don't forget to reach out if you need extra help through these big emotions please reach out.
WSU is here for you always 💕

Raccoon would give anything for pizza. The gooey cheesy-ness, salty pepperoni-ness, sweet, sweet tomato-ness, and crispity, crunchity crust. But atlas he is shooed away by brooms being a raccoon. The only solution is a Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/312559/secret-pizza-party-by-adam-rubin-illustrated-by-daniel-salmieri/

Midterms got you feeling overwhelmed? Let’s turn that stress into slices! CAS students can join us for a Midterm Study Strategies and Pizza Party! We'll share our best tips and enjoy some tasty pizza while we prep for success. Don’t miss out! You can RSVP here: https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ndol4jHcdfTNau

Happy 1 month since Fall classes started! Go reward yourself with a nice drink to soothe your mind, body and soul before we dive back into studying. What's your drink of choice?

It’s time to register for the 2024 Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference.

The 2024 conference will be held Friday, October 18th at Wichita State University in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Registration is now open and will be available until 11:59 pm on October 6th.

We request that all attendees pre-register to help us with the conference planning process. However, there will be an opportunity for onsite registration for those who miss the deadline.

To register, go to: https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBYdY8zDqf7eRa6

About this year's keynote:
While we are still putting together the agenda and sessions (the CFP closes Wednesday), we are excited to share that our keynote speaker will be Dr. Meg Paceley (they/them) whose talk is titled, "Health, Activism, Community, and Resistance in an Era of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy, Legislation, and Rhetoric."

Dr. Paceley is a social worker and scholar engaged in research that examines factors in the social environment (e.g. families, communities) and broader systems (e.g. policies, societal rhetoric) and their relationship to q***r and trans (QT) youth’s mental and physical health. They aim to identify and evaluate macro strategies (e.g. community organizing & activism, policy advocacy, education) to confront stigma, discrimination, and victimization that contribute to mental and physical health disparities among QT youth. With the goal of promoting social justice for QT youth, Dr. Paceley embeds their research in principles of anti-oppressive practice and theoretical frameworks such as social-ecological systems theory, minority stress theory, and critical theories. Their scholarship is rooted in more than five years of social work practice experience developing, leading, and evaluating a QT community-based organization; engaging in community organizing and advocacy to promote QT equity; and direct practice experience with QT youth.

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Goals are normally the first thing that are established your first few weeks of the semester and again once you get your first teaching job. These are the building blocks to a successful year but the celebrations to motivate you to keep going is just as important.

Finish your homework or lesson plans before the due date. CELEBRATE. Start a new study streak on Quizlet or create a engaging lesson for your classroom. CELEBRATE. And of course ace your test/evaluation CELEBRATE.

Don’t wait for the overall goal celebrate all of the little steps too!

Core 2 Elementary Social Studies showcase their Artifact Boxes.

TOMORROW (September 17) is WSU Founders’ Day of Giving! 🎊⏰

Join the Shocker community for a 24-hour celebration and support the College of Applied Studies by donating to funds that help lift CAS Shockers up through need-based scholarships, applied learning, student experiences and more.

CAS Need-Based Scholarships Fund: bit.ly/donate_cas_scholarships
CAS Applied Learning Fund: bit.ly/3TxkQsh
CAS Shocker Fund: bit.ly/3zlprGY

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Way to go Liv! We’re so happy you have joined our School of Education family and all the wonderful ideas that you have brought to the table💛🖤

We are excited and thankful for the connection and collaboration with the Wichita State School of Education. Olivia Butler is the Physical Education program chair and has been working with the WSU PE student group to coordinate field day activities for Shocker Neighborhood schools! We are happy to make the CONNECTion.

Custom graduation caps are one of the best WSU traditions and a wonderful way to celebrate Make a Hat Day (one day late).

It’s never too early to start dreaming about reaching the finish line of graduation no matter what year you are in.

Keep up the good work and remember that you are one step closer to that dream job. You got this!

Do you stress easy during the day of the things around you?
Even though it would be easier if we had complete control over everything unfortunately that isn’t very likely.

Focus on the things you can have direct control over and let that irritating experience at the store just roll right on by. You have better ways to use your energy 😊

Roald Dahl continues to introduce his stories to children and reminding us the importance of reading. His books have also inspired several film adaptations of his beloved stories going back to the 70s:

W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
The BFG (1989)
The Witches (1990)
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Matilda (1996)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Esio Trot (2015)
The BFG (2016)
Revolting Rhymes (2016)Tom and Jerry: W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The Witches (2020)
Matilda (2022)
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)
Wonka (2023)

Fun Fact: Roald Dahl also cowrote two screenplays during his career with one of them being Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! (1968).

Anyone remember the Child Catcher? So much nightmare fuel with that one….

We have met so many inspirational students over these first few weeks that should be shared. Introducing our SOE Student Spotlight!

Meet Reagan Olmstead of Derby, KS
She is a freshman in the Wichita State University Elementary Education Program with dreams of becoming a preschool teacher just like Ms. Honey from Matilda!

She first thought of becoming a teacher after volunteering through Americorps at Tanglewood Elementary in Derby. After just the first month she could see herself working with students forever. Expanding on this idea Reagan began to work for a daycare growing her love of working with the 2-4 year olds even further.

With her mom as her biggest cheerleader along the way she is continuing her education to become the best elementary teacher that she can be.
Way to go Reagan we are cheering you on every step of the way🥳🥳

Want to be featured as our next student spotlight?
Email [email protected] to learn how!

Register for this FREE conference bringing together educators, administrators, students, & community leaders to explore the theme "The Harmony of Uniqueness: Advancing Higher Education through Prioritizing Multicultural Innovation & Community Engagement." https://tinyurl.com/tilfordconference

No language art class would be complete without reading Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell.

https://a.co/d/c6QUzI9

Follow Karana as she lives on an island alone learning how to protect, feed and fight any predators that approach her. A perfect first glimpse of what being independent looks like for elementary students.

We all have had good, bad and ugly days. Instead of sn*******ng the bad mood onto the next person you interact including the children that we interact with.

Let’s color with kindness instead:
*Smile at a Stranger
*Be a Listener
*Be Patient
*Use your Pleases and Thank Yous

A wonderful resource for those of us with test anxiety. Slay that beast of a test and learn some techniques to help.

Here’s to the little bear all stuffed with fluff that continues to teach the big and small the importance of friendship, perseverance and mental health. If you haven’t read the original A.A Milne books I highly recommend you read these at home and in the classroom to show the kindness in the world.

https://www.eastonpress.com/all-categories/literature/a.a.-milne-the-complete-tales-and-poems-of-winnie-the-pooh-2236.html

Hi Friends!

I know the days are getting busier the further into the school year we go.

Don’t forget to continue to feed your dreams of your teaching licensure, endorsement or any other goals that you may have.

Get to to know your fellow teachers/classmates so you can achieve your dreams together!

Our lives are busy. School, Work, Family, Kids, Friends and everything in between.

Take a few moments each day and fall into a chapter of a good book for a mini vacation at the end of each day.

Even better if you find a good page turner that you can’t put down.

Grab your teacher friends and skate your Fridays away. Well deserved fun night for all that you do for our kids💕

Tag your Teacher Friends ✏️ All month long, teachers can look forward to Friday for more than just the weekend 🛼 Every Friday night in September teacher's get into Adult Skate for $5 ✨ Just show your school ID at the door for this amazing deal 🪩