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July 27, 2012 Tyson Bendzak ’10 clowns around at Nike before leaving for the Olympics in London. Persistence, passion and his skills on a unicycle paid off for the alum, who majored in physical education.(Photo provided by Tyson Bendzak) Focus, persistence land alum at Nike, and this week, at the Olympics in London By Barbara Clements, University Communications A passion for teaching, an interest in Nike and, oh, a unicycle. Who knew this eclectic combo would translate into an airline ticket to
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PLU, and considered quitting. But neither his wife, nor his PLU advisors, would let him consider that option. So he started classes again, as a transfer student, and in May 2013, completed his bachelor’s degree in Math Education, with a minor in Theater. On May 24, 2014, he officially completed his master’s with certifications in math and science teaching. He already has a job offer from the Clover Park School District. “I didn’t want him to give up,” Jennifer Kinney said. “I got his homework to
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the CS-STEM scholarship, they will pay for part of my master’s program.What made you want to teach at the middle school level? I really enjoyed the classes I took when I was in junior high, and so the inspiration of having great teachers made me want to be one, so that’s the goal. What moment at that age made you passionate about teaching? Just the little things — the community I experienced there was great, and it was my first step toward freedom being able to pick my own classes. The teachers I
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work is needed.” Burton said aspiring debaters should strive for “organization, structure and higher-level thinking skills,” but most of all, passion. “To really believe what they are arguing makes a difference,” Burton said. The same goes for teaching. “Passion for what you are doing is what makes a great teacher. Great teachers have a drive to make their students be a strong learner and a positive person for our society. They teach to the whole person and not just a subject matter. They are not
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lots are private property and require a parking decal or pass issued by PLU to park in them. A parking decal does not guarantee you a parking space in an authorized lot, but rather affords you the opportunity to park in the lot should space be available. The only permissible parking spaces within the PLU lots are outlined on both sides with painted white lines. Parking in any unmarked section of a PLU lot (i.e. grassy areas, unmarked spaces, sidewalks, etc.) is subject to ticketing for improper
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Contributors Claudia Berguson Claudia Berguson joined the faculty of PLU in 2003. She is an associate professor in the Department of Languages and Literatures. Her primary areas of teaching in Nordic studies are migration literature, folklore, gender and equality, and Norwegian language. She worked to establish the Peace Scholars program, serving as coordinator through its first five years. Students continue to inspire her in her work as a professor, academic advisor and faculty director of PLU’s Norway
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really big questions, like how do we support learning post pandemic, or how do we promote mental health in college students? At PLU, the psychology department is really special, because undergrads get research opportunities that are usually reserved for grad students elsewhere. For example, this semester, my students are gathering data on how kids learn in a children’s museum. Many other incredible experiences include studying abroad, internships, being a teaching assistant, joining the psych club
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, and creative approaches to advance the mission of the university. Criteria: This mid- to substantial award is granted both in recognition of achievements and in support of proposals that advance knowledge; enhance teaching and learning; build a stronger, more vibrant university culture; improve administrative practice; and/or demonstrate exceptional service to the community. The number and size of Quigg Awards will vary each year and there may be years when no awards are granted. The president of
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Weiss, who shakes her head at her naiveté, now 25 years later. When she asked her class what they did on weekends, they cheerfully told her they got to visit K-Mart. “I wasn’t even sure what K-Mart was,” she laughed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3IczrS3rtQ She enjoyed her five years teaching, even starting an annual pancake breakfast that still continues at her former school. But she also discovered that maybe, just maybe, teaching wasn’t for her. Eventually, she returned to Northern California
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recitals, listened to Burton play Bach’s Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV876. And then the master teaching kicked in. (Feltsman is known for his frankness.) We caught up with Burton, recipient of the PLU Music and Bertha Gilbertson Endowed Piano Scholarships, during gap year in her hometown of Camas, Wash. What did you do right after graduation? I spent most of my summer doing Chinese translation work and researching graduate piano programs in China online. In the end, I had tennis elbow from all
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