Bethany Education Students Enjoy a Presentation from the Kansas Teachers of the Year

March 11, 2022

Education Department and KTOY Presenters

Front row: (L to R) Amanda Ketterling - Bonner Springs Elementary School, Natalie Johnson-Berry - Shawnee Mission North High School, Gretchen Norland, Ed.D - Associate Professor of Education, Michelle Barreiro, M.A - Assistant Professor of Education, Lisa Martinez - Seaman High School

Back row: (L to R) Kristin Salazar - Eisenhower High School, Susanne Stevenson - Beeson Elementary School, Laurie Thisius - Cheney Elementary School, Alan English, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor of Education, Kelley Menke, M.A. - Licensure Officer & Placement Coordinator

The Education Department was pleased to welcome the 2022 Kansas Teachers of the Year as presenters for Bethany’s Education students on March 8. The KTOY team focused on the “power of connections” during a morning workshop, and actively engaged the students in reflection, discussion, and collaborative activities. This presentation was well received by Bethany’s future teachers and inspirational to all who attended. 

 

Education Department professors:   

Gretchen Norland, Michelle Barreiro, Alan English, and Kelley Menke 

 

Kansas Teacher of the Year Program 

“The Kansas Teacher of the Year Award recognizes and utilizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state. Its mission is to build and utilize a network of exemplary teachers who are leaders in the improvement of schools, student performance and the teaching profession.”  (ksde.org) 

 


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