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Fall '21 Student Teachers
Aug 27, 2021
Bethany Education Department is pleased to announce its Fall 2021 student teachers who are making a difference in classrooms near and far, across Kansas and Chicago due to our partnership with Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture. Bethany Education Program continues its strong tradition and mission of preparing candidates “to become exceptional, reflective teachers in a diverse culture.”
Pictured (left to right): Amanda Avila (Elementary Education, ELL); Rayleen Castro (Elementary Education); Paige Joyce (Elementary Education, ELL); DeLaynee Malone (Elementary Education, Special Education); Jackson Thaemert (PreK-12 Health and Physical Education); Abigail Rishel-Barnett (PreK-12 Vocal Music).
Frita Amor (Elementary Education, ELL) is pictured on the right with her cooperating teacher. Frita is a student teaching in Chicago and enjoying this unique opportunity.
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.