USF conference teaches teens what it’s like to be a teacher
Teens can get a sense of what it’s like to be a teacher at a University of St. Francis conference that will give real-life insight into the field.
On Saturday, Feb. 3, students will have an opportunity to interact with principals and teachers from area schools. The participants will also engage in team-building activities with students from other area high schools as well as students from University of St. Francis, and Joliet Junior College. Throughout the conference college students who are studying in the education field will answer questions about the teacher preparation program as well as what college life is like.
The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a complimentary lunch and t-shirt. Admission is free. For information, contact the university’s College of Education office at (815) 740.3528.
Sessions offered include “A conversation with an Elementary School principal;” “A conversation with a Middle School principal;” “A conversation with a Special Education teacher;” “A conversation with a first-year teacher;” “A conversation with a high needs school teacher” and much more.
The University of St. Francis offers undergraduate degrees in elementary, secondary, and special education, as well as a variety of graduate degrees.