“We need minority teachers,” said Dr. Susan Blanchard with SPC’s College of Education. Minority students need to see teachers who look like them because, according to a recent study, it reduces their chances of dropping out and increases the number who plan to attend college. The Scholarship for Minority Teacher Education (MTES) is now open for Spring 2018 applications and will close Nov. 1, 2018. See if you qualify.
Nine SPC College of Education students and Dr. Melissa McAllister will be traveling to Jamaica in November to teach in the local schools. They have been gathering school supplies that will help support their teaching as well as the students in Jamaica who they’ll be working with.
Learn more about one of our inspiring graduates! Naomi graduated from SPC with a bachelor’s in Elementary Ed K-6 and will be a second grade teacher at Maximo Elementary this fall where she will meet new demands and continue to succeed.
Are online classes not working for you? Did you know that St. Petersburg College offers a wide range of basic and specialized face-to- face classes on the weekend? From Principles of Marketing to Photography I to Applied Ethics, there are classes that can help you move towards completing your degree, learning a new skill, or … Continue reading Traditional class options have expanded to Weekend College!
Her newest challenge in Fall 2017 will be in the role of principal for Richard L. Sanders School K-12 program. SPC’s College of Education is proud of your accomplishments!
A minority teachers scholarship, funded by the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, begins taking applications June 15. If you qualify, you could get up to $4,000 per year towards your teaching education.
Interested in an education career? SPC is hosting a Career and Academic Communities Fair on June 19-21. Held at eight SPC campus locations over four days, this event is a great way to find out what it takes to start an education career or learn more about SPC’s 10 Career and Academic Communities.
We would like to recognize and congratulate our recent A.S. Early Childhood graduate, Shontrell Thomas, from PARC Discovery Learning Center. St. Petersburg College co-sponsored with Seminole Chamber of Commerce to pay tribute to 20 Seminole area teachers.
Daniel Conrad hopes he brought lasting positive change to a tiny Navajo Mountain High School. This is Part 2 of the story. Daniel, an SPC graduate, says the most enjoyable part of his job is working with students that have been told they can’t do something. He works hard to show them there is a … Continue reading Lasting positive change – Daniel’s contribution
Mark your calendar for this event. Learn about education bachelor’s degree options that lead to Florida-certified teacher positions or education careers outside the classroom. Online programs also are available.