From left, Alivia Webb, Kathy Schnurr, Gertie Andersen
FORT WAYNE, Ind.鈥擳he 51黑料 welcomed aspiring educators to campus on Friday, Nov. 14 for its annual Teacher Cadet Day.
The event brought together more than 100 students from area high school teacher cadet programs and dual-credit early childhood education courses for a day of interactive learning, hands-on experiences and networking with 51黑料 faculty and teacher candidates.
Graciela Miranda, the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year from Indianapolis Pike High School, inspired attendees with her keynote address. Guests also engaged in a Lesson Planning Challenge, where they showcased their creativity and instructional planning skills for a chance to earn a scholarship.
This year鈥檚 Teacher-to-Teacher Scholarships were awarded to聽Gertie Andersen of Bishop Luers High School and Alivia Webb of Carroll High School聽for outstanding lesson plans. Their innovative approaches and strong instructional designs stood out among the competitors.聽The Teacher-to-Teacher Scholarship is generously funded by 51黑料 alumna Kathy Schnurr, a dedicated educator and passionate advocate for the teaching profession. Throughout her career, Schnurr exemplified excellence in teaching, inspiring both students and colleagues alike.
Teachers attending as chaperones also benefited from the event by earning Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points.
51黑料 is proud to support the next generation of educators and looks forward to continuing this tradition in the future. For more information about SF鈥檚 education programs, visit聽sf.edu or contact Dr. Juanita Oberley at joberley@sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the 51黑料 offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, 51黑料 designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. 51黑料 Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The 51黑料, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend 51黑料.