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  • Willie Stewart , who earned a Masters in Education from PLU in 1969, became the first black principal in Tacoma School District history when he was appointed principal of East Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1970. After decades of leading Lincoln, in 1999 Stewart was elected…

    Teacher, Veteran, Mentor: Willie Stewart ’69 Posted by: Zach Powers / November 11, 2015 November 11, 2015 Willie Stewart, who earned a Masters in Education from PLU in 1969, became the first black principal in Tacoma School District history when he was appointed principal of East Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1970. After decades of leading Lincoln, in 1999 Stewart was elected to the Tacoma School Board where he would serve through 2005. Earlier this year, Stewart was honored by the Tacoma

  • Barry Johnson has performed in over 25 roles in the Seattle and Tacoma Operas, while also teaching voice and opera lessons at PLU for over 20 years. Today, you can find him teaching full-time to music students at PLU. What is your background? I was…

    Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching and directing in the PLU music department Posted by: Kate Williams / December 6, 2017 December 6, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerBarry Johnson has performed in over 25 roles in the Seattle and Tacoma Operas, while also teaching voice and opera lessons at PLU for over 20 years. Today, you can find him teaching full-time to music students at PLU. What is your background? I was born and

  • Funded through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Award ID 195016), this program provides eligible students with forgivable loans of up to $21,700/year.

    PLU’s culturally sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacher Read More Culturally Sustaining STEM Teacher ProgramThe PLU Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Program is designed to prepare STEM teachers committed to teaching for equity and justice. There is a need for highly effective K-12 STEM teachers equipped to teach diverse populations of students. In order to improve educational outcomes for K-12 students who have been historically marginalized and

  • Every other year the Tamana All Girls’ High School Band travels to Washington state for an exchange with the Graham Kapowsin High School and a friendship concert at PLU. The eight-year long relationship has created bonds that stretch across the ocean. This year, three Graham…

    A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerEvery other year the Tamana All Girls’ High School Band travels to Washington state for an exchange with the Graham Kapowsin High School and a friendship concert at PLU. The eight-year long relationship has created bonds that stretch across the ocean. This year, three Graham Kapowsin students traveled to Japan with Assistant Professor of

  • PLU Master of Arts in Education – Teacher Preparation We offer three pathways to becoming a teacher, MAE – Teacher Certification, MAE – Alternative Routes, and MAE – Non-Certification

    Master's in teaching at PLUYou want to teach. We offer three pathways to becoming a teacher, MAE – Teacher Certification, MAE – Alternative Routes, and MAE – Non-Certification for International Students. All three programs prepare you with a strong theoretical foundation and real classroom experience. Our intense coursework and schedule provides you with rigorous preparation to gain the skills to become an effective teacher and educator.One Year Master's with Teacher CertificationIntensive

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    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Seattle Christian School is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of HS Chemistry Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Role Qualifications Possess or be able to acquire a valid Washington State teaching certificate and ACSI certificate Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, a…

    High School Chemistry Teacher at Seattle Christian School Posted by: nicolacs / June 8, 2022 June 8, 2022 Seattle Christian School is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of HS Chemistry Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Role Qualifications Possess or be able to acquire a valid Washington State teaching certificate and ACSI certificate Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, a specific content area, or related field Demonstrate successful teaching experience

  • Professor Melissa Michal, an accomplished author and teacher, joined the English Department as a visiting creative writing professor for the 2018-19 academic year.

    By Autumn Robbins '20Division of Humanities Professor Melissa Michal, an accomplished author and teacher, joined the English Department as a visiting creative writing professor for the 2018-19 academic year. When asked why she came to PLU to teach our students, Professor Michal replied that it was because the mission of our university focuses on social justice and a service-led life. The mission statement matches her values and background. She was excited to teach in a place with commitments so

  • Jennifer and James “Jym” Kinney talk about their paths to PLU, and beyond, just before graduation on May 24, 2014. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Navy vet realizes his dream of becoming a math teacher By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing & Communications For Jym Kinney ’13, ’14,…

    May 28, 2014 Jennifer and James “Jym” Kinney talk about their paths to PLU, and beyond, just before graduation on May 24, 2014. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Navy vet realizes his dream of becoming a math teacher By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing & Communications For Jym Kinney ’13, ’14, it’s all about persistence and a dream that just wouldn’t go away. The culmination of the dream played out on May 24 as he walked across the stage to receive his master’s degree in Education. He was accompanied

  • Preparation for Teaching in Private and/or Christian School Candidates interested in teaching in private or Christian schools will begin their professional preparation by completing all requirements for the Washington State Residency Certificate. In addition, they are required to take the religion minor (Teacher Education option) noted under the Department of Religion course offerings, plus add a private school practicum to their program. Early Advising As early as possible during their study

  • After her first year in the Eatonville School District, and only second year of teaching, students chose band teacher Elise Rodrigues ’15 as the Teacher of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. Elise is a recent Music Education graduate from PLU and described by…

    Elise Rodrigues ’15 voted Eatonville School District Teacher of the Year Posted by: Kate Williams / September 14, 2018 September 14, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerAfter her first year in the Eatonville School District, and only second year of teaching, students chose band teacher Elise Rodrigues ’15 as the Teacher of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. Elise is a recent Music Education graduate from PLU and described by her mentors as an all-around excellent musician, teacher, and