■ School Discipline Study Seeks Participants: University of Minnesota School of Social Work Assistant Professor Ceema Samimi is seeking pre-service educators to discuss their understanding and beliefs about school discipline. Interviews will last approximately one hour and can take place over Zoom or in person. Every interviewee will receive a $25 gift card. If interested, contact Dr. Samimi at <csamimi@umn.edu>.
■ Teaching Positions at Hiawatha Academies: Hiawatha Academies, a K-12 charter school is looking for a 2nd grade teacher, a high school social studies teacher and a high school ESL/ELD teacher. For more information, contact Autumn Lee, Tel: 612-240-1034 or email: <aleekoomen@hiawathaacademies.org>.
■ College Possible’s AmeriCorps Service Positions: College Possible AmeriCorps service members help talented, driven students from underrepresented backgrounds achieve their goal of a college degree. These positions offer a unique opportunity to support educational equity while gaining valuable professional experience that can transfer to any career path. Find more information about their open service positions, go to: <https://collegepossibleamericorps.applicantpro.com/jobs/3509033>.
■ English Instructor FT Remote Job Opportunity for MA Students and Alumni: Vanguard College Prep (Dallas, Texas) is currently hiring for a Full-Time, fully remote English Instructor position (with benefits) for their standardized test prep division. The ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in English or Creative Writing, as well as teaching or writing center consultant experience. Questions? Call (214) 488-4333 or email: <alina.sayani@vanguardcp.com>.
■ Join the Augsburg University Education Department group on Facebook and Instagram and connect with other students and faculty, past and present.
- 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
■ Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement Information:
- For questions about Field Experience and Student Teaching Placement, contact the Education Placement Coordinator, Maria Shelton, <shelton2@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:
- 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:
- Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
- TC2 New Teachers’ Blog