Search

simultaneous internship that allows them to work with a mentor principal and put theory into practice. Karra Lantz, a veteran educator with more than 20 years of experience, worked as a counselor at Purdy Elementary School in the Peninsula School District while serving as an administrative intern at the same school. The PLU program positioned her to return to Purdy as assistant principal. "Teachers in the classroom are the most important people in a school. But those people won’t stay at a school if

year,” she said, laughing. “And the honest answer is that I love teaching.”Hacker first came to PLU as a professor and women’s soccer coach. During her 17-year tenure as coach, the Lutes went to the national championship five times. That put her on the map for elite mental skills coaching, and she has spent the second part of her career with two full-time jobs. “How often do students really get to work with someone who is actually doing this? I get to bring these lived experiences that are evidence

did you enjoy about collaborating and researching with Professors [Peter] Grosvenor and Hames? I really appreciate the international relations theory aspect that Dr. Grosvenor was able to provide, as he has been to Palestine. I was able to get feedback and more nuance from him. I don’t shy away from peer reviews, because they just make the paper stronger, having multiple sets of eyeballs on it. Dr. Hames assisted me in tailoring some of the writing, because this paper is what I used when applying

little chaotic but it’s nice that I won’t be the only one in my hall anymore. I’m looking forward to classes, being in-person and not being in my room the entire time — I’m really excited for that. I’m hoping to meet people outside of soccer. I love soccer girls, but it will be nice to meet other people too.” -Kaylie Brown ’24 (pictured middle) Portland, Oregon Education Major Read Previous THE PEOPLE’S GATHERING: Truth Tellin’ About Critical Race Theory Read Next Charged Up COMMENTS*Note: All

artifact, and where imaginative design – focusing more on engagement with theory and concepts, rather than functionality – is encouraged. Students created designs and mock-ups of browser extensions, mobile apps, and other online utilities for users to help determine the credibility of online information.Seley Nemish: TrustMEdia Artist statement: This app mockup outlines the idea of an iPhone app that would identify the 8 Trust Indicators, or lack thereof, of any written article that was inputted into

lot of time thinking about creativity, and that too is an outgrowth of all these crazy pieces of my life.” With a chuckle he adds, “I would still hop a freight train, but my wife has forbidden me to do that anymore.” Profile Areas of expertise Classical music composition Classical music history and theory World music traditions (Chinese, Irish, and Trinidadian in particular) Chinese history and culture Educational study tours in China Education D.M.A, University of Michigan M.M., University of

, students have to learn to read music well, know something about the theory behind musical structure, and work at developing their instrument, no matter what that is. I think it’s even better if they can perform on more than one instrument—voice/piano, voice/violin, voice/trumpet—it helps deepen your musical understanding. Students who display pride and dedication to their work and great organizational skill do very well. And finally, be a team player! In your time at PLU, what have you learned from

style. Here’s what a few of the jazz students had to say about the classes: I appreciated that the focus with each clinic wasn’t on the clinician’s instrument itself as well as the conversational aspect. The talk about theory, philosophy, and getting jobs was unique and very helpful. Nathaniel Lackey, ’21 Economics I believe every single jazz clinician invited us to reach out to them and keep in contact, send them recordings, compositions, etc… That was very cool. Joshua Green, ’22 Music Education

critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human context. The Bachelor of Science degree also is an excellent degree option for students with an interest in pre-medicine (including [psychiatry), behavioral health, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychology. Read Previous PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Read Next Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 LATEST POSTS

, either in law or with a business focus. “It’s taking what you learn in the classroom and pitting it against real life,” Cooper said. “You have to want to be here though. What you learn you can’t put a price on.” For the PLU students they felt they had a strong grasp of political theory and even the practice of public policy, but how that applies to real life was new to them. Decisions about what is important, what is the priority and how to pay for it, certainly changed some of their perspectives