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BETHANY COLLEGE STUDENT TEACHERS TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN AREA SCHOOLS THIS FALL
Aug 31, 2019
Several Bethany College students are teaching in the surrounds areas for the Fall 2019 academic year. These students, pictured, include:
Back Row (left to right): Jarod Meier- Middle school Health and PE at Salina South Middle School for 8 weeks and K-5 Health and PE at Sunset Elementary in Salina for 8 weeks, Erin Richardson- 2nd Grade at Cottonwood Elementary in Liberal for 10 weeks and 6 weeks special education (location to be determined), Brody Nicholas- Secondary instrumental music in Valley Center, Sam Reed- Junior and Senior English at McPherson High School
Front Row (left to right): Isaiah Fabrizius- Kindergarten at Ell Saline Elementary, Logan McDowell- Third grade at Solomon Elementary for 10 weeks and K-5 ESL at Schilling Elementary in Salina for 6 weeks, Emma Wager- 3rd grade at Ell Saline Elementary, Katelynn Adam- 4th grade at Southeast of Saline Elementary for 10 weeks and Special Education for 6 weeks at Heusner Elementary, Kaitlyn Wagner- 4th Grade at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary in Salina for 10 weeks and Special Education for 6 weeks(location to be determined), Emily Perkins- 5-12 instrumental music at Salina South, Hannah Imm- Secondary English at Smith Center High School
Not pictured: Shalie Dahl- Health and PE, 8 weeks at Southeast of Saline High School and 8 weeks at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary in Salina
The Department of Education at Bethany College offers a certificate for teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 12; grade 6 through 12 for biology, business education, English, mathematics, social science and chemistry; elementary education from kindergarten through grade 6, and a certificate for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for health and physical education, vocal music teaching and instrumental music teaching.
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
Back Row (left to right): Jarod Meier- Middle school Health and PE at Salina South Middle School for 8 weeks and K-5 Health and PE at Sunset Elementary in Salina for 8 weeks, Erin Richardson- 2nd Grade at Cottonwood Elementary in Liberal for 10 weeks and 6 weeks special education (location to be determined), Brody Nicholas- Secondary instrumental music in Valley Center, Sam Reed- Junior and Senior English at McPherson High School
Front Row (left to right): Isaiah Fabrizius- Kindergarten at Ell Saline Elementary, Logan McDowell- Third grade at Solomon Elementary for 10 weeks and K-5 ESL at Schilling Elementary in Salina for 6 weeks, Emma Wager- 3rd grade at Ell Saline Elementary, Katelynn Adam- 4th grade at Southeast of Saline Elementary for 10 weeks and Special Education for 6 weeks at Heusner Elementary, Kaitlyn Wagner- 4th Grade at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary in Salina for 10 weeks and Special Education for 6 weeks(location to be determined), Emily Perkins- 5-12 instrumental music at Salina South, Hannah Imm- Secondary English at Smith Center High School
Not pictured: Shalie Dahl- Health and PE, 8 weeks at Southeast of Saline High School and 8 weeks at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary in Salina
The Department of Education at Bethany College offers a certificate for teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 12; grade 6 through 12 for biology, business education, English, mathematics, social science and chemistry; elementary education from kindergarten through grade 6, and a certificate for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for health and physical education, vocal music teaching and instrumental music teaching.
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer, fall, and spring graduates were honored during a Baccalaureate worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Presser Hall, followed by Commencement at 2 p.m. Campus Pastor Melissa Woeppel led the Baccalaureate Service, and Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Co llege and Universities (NECU). Gracelyn Gaskill '24, a chemistry and music major from Lindsborg, Kansas, provided special music for Commencement. Senior class speakers Inioluwa "Enoch" Ojo '24, a biology major from Katy, Texas, and Benjamin "Ben" Turner '24, a History and Political Science Major from Peyton, Colorado, gave thoughtful remarks on their time at Bethany College, taking time to thank their friends, faculty, and coaches. Dr. Brent Mai '85, Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, gave the commencement address, encouraging this year's graduates to go out into the world and exercise the four tenets of stoicism: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Interim President Steve Eckman commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in securing the grant, stating, "We are immensely grateful to the McPherson County Community Foundation for their incredible generosity. This grant will benefit our students and enrich the educational experiences available in the Smoky Valley community."
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.