■ The Aspiring Educators Club along with other Education Department students and alumni have worked with the Augsburg administration to dedicate a tree on campus in memory of Dr. Jennie Diaz. There will be a gathering at the tree next Thursday, May 2nd from 4:00-4:30pm (on 7th Street between Sverdrup Hall and Lindell Library). All are welcome so please join us!
■ Reading Bridge Needs Volunteers: The Children’s Librarian at the Mississippi Library in Fridley, MN runs a reading program called Reading Bridge for 1st through 3rd graders. The Mississippi branch is looking for reading mentors to volunteer this summer. The program runs for 8-12 sessions, once a week, for an hour each week with the same child. Apply through the Anoka County website and come in for an informal interview. Go to this website to apply: <https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4197/Volunteer-Reading-Mentors>.
■ The Stommen Center (Augsburg’s career counseling center) has a dedicated page for education majors. Go to: <https://careers.augsburg.edu/channels/education/> to see it.
■ Join the Augsburg University Education Department group on Facebook and Instagram and connect with other students and faculty, past and present.
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- Go to <http://www.facebook.com>
- Login or Sign up, then log in
- Search for “Augsburg University Education Department”
- Click on the group
- Click “Join Group” in the list of options to the right.
Instagram page: @augsburgeducationdepartment
■ Employment Opportunities in Local Schools:
Spanish Immersion Program in Princeton, Minnesota Looking for a Spanish-speaking 1st Grade Teacher: A Spanish Immersion Program in Princeton, Minnesota, about 50 minutes north of Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a teacher who speaks Spanish to start in their program immediately teaching 1st grade. The job would start immediately upon hire and could extend into a full-time position as the position is also open for the upcoming school year. They would help with housing and transportation for this school year. If interested, go to: <https://princetond.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=84>.
More information about the Spanish Immersion program through Princeton Public School District is available at: <https://www.isd477.org/primary-school/programs/spanish-immersion>
Please contact Melissa Ramage (763-443-8723) or at <melissa.ramage@isd477.org> if you would like information.
■ Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement Information: For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Sara Peterson <peterssa@augsburg.edu>.
- For questions about Student Teaching, contact the Clinical Experience and Partnership Coordinator, Tiffany Moore, <mooret2@augsburg.edu>.
- For questions about Anthology Portfolio, contact the Education Department Unit Leader, Erin Moore, <mooree2@augsburg.edu>.
Clinical Experience Team Office Hours:
The Clinical Experience Team is offering regular virtual office hours. Members of the Clinical Experience Team will be available to answer questions about program requirements, field experience, student teaching, licensure, Anthology Portfolio, and other Education Department questions. Visit the Education Department Calendar <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/> for more information on times and links to the office hours sessions.
Submitting news to Augsburg:
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- To the Education Department Newsletter: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
- To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
- To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.
Connecting with Alumni and Friends:
Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:
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- Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
- TC2 New Teachers’ Blog