■ Invitation to Dr. Diaz Lecture and Lunch: Just over a year ago, our department lost a dear teacher, Professor Jennie Diaz. To honor her memory, we are pleased to invite you to join us on May 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Augsburg’s Hoversten Chapel, for a memorial lecture and lunch, featuring a keynote address from Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, renowned education scholar and originator of the founding research on culturally relevant pedagogy. More details are available on the attached flyer (on Moodle).

■ Last Education Department Newsletter of the School Year: This is the last Education Department Newsletter for the 2024-2025 school year. Have a great summer!

■ Honor Cords Pick Up: If you have not yet received your honor cord to wear at graduation, please stop by the Education Department Suite during regular business hours and speak with one of the staff or faculty to obtain it.

■ Teach English Abroad with TEFL Iberia: TEFL Iberia (located in Barcelona, Spain) provides training and placement for students interested in living abroad and teaching English. Contact them at <coordination@tefl-iberia.com> or go to: <https://visit tefl-iberia.com/apply/> to complete an online application form.

■ Lead Adaptive Sports in Bloomington, Minnesota This Summer: The city of Bloomington, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Department is hiring instructors for Adaptive Sports for this summer. Go to: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonmn> for more information or to apply.

• ■ Scholarship Opportunity for Education Majors – June 6th Deadline: The 2025 MMU/Audrey Erskine Scholarship Award ranges in value from $350.00 to $500.00. The recipient(s) of the scholarship award will be selected from undergrads who are juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or university, which prepares students for a teaching career in the preschool, elementary, or secondary level in Minnesota.If you would like to post the scholarship application on your website, please include the following/along with the attached application:Applicants must be:
  • Pursuing a course of study to become a teacher at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level
  • Currently a student in their junior or senior year of college
  • A current member of Education Minnesota Student Program (preferred)
  • The firm application deadline is June 6, 2025

For any questions, please contact Clara Waddell at 320-253-2530 or <clara.waddell@edmn.org>.

■ 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

■ Honor Cords Awards Ceremony: The Augsburg Education Department invites you to celebrate graduation on April 12th from Noon to 1:00 pm in the East Commons of the Christensen Center. Education graduates will receive honor cords to wear at graduation at this event, which will feature the Thrive Keynote Speaker. Light refreshments will be served.

■ Teach English Abroad with TEFL Iberia: TEFL Iberia (located in Barcelona, Spain) provides training and placement for students interested in living abroad and teaching English. Contact them at <coordination@tefl-iberia.com> or go to: <https://visit tefl-iberia.com/apply/> to complete an online application form.

■ Lead Adaptive Sports in Bloomington, Minnesota This Summer: The city of Bloomington, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Department is hiring instructors for Adaptive Sports for this summer. Go to: <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonmn> for more information or to apply.

■ Scholarship Opportunity for Education Majors – June 6th Deadline: The 2025 MMU/Audrey Erskine Scholarship Award ranges in value from $350.00 to $500.00. The recipient(s) of the scholarship award will be selected from undergrads who are juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or university, which prepares students for a teaching career in the preschool, elementary, or secondary level in Minnesota.

If you would like to post the scholarship application on your website, please include the following/along with the attached application:

Applicants must be:

• Pursuing a course of study to become a teacher at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level
• Currently a student in their junior or senior year of college
• A current member of Education Minnesota Student Program (preferred)
• The firm application deadline is June 6, 2025

For any questions, please contact Clara Waddell at 320-253-2530 or <clara.waddell@edmn.org>.

■  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

■ Spring Registration Drop-in Advising Hours: Summer and Fall 2025 registration is just around the corner (registration dates: https://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/registration/fallregistration/). The Education Department will be holding drop-in hours in Sverdrup 4 (end of the hallway) and online. You do not need an appointment, please stop in, and a member of the Education Department will be able to discuss your upcoming registration as well as catalog options as we move into the new General Education structure in the fall of 2025. The drop-in dates are listed below:

• Wednesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
• Tuesday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Virtual Only)
• Friday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

You can also find more information in the attached flyer and on the Education Department Calendar: <https://sites.augsburg.edu/edstudents/education-department-calendar/>.

Please reach out to Erin Moore <mooree2@augsburg.edu> with questions.

■ Scholarship Opportunity for Education Majors – June 6th Deadline: The 2025 MMU/Audrey Erskine Scholarship Award ranges in value from $350.00 to $500.00. The recipient(s) of the scholarship award will be selected from undergrads who are juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or university, which prepares students for a teaching career in the preschool, elementary, or secondary level in Minnesota.

Applicants must be:

• Pursuing a course of study to become a teacher at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level
• Currently a student in their junior or senior year of college
• A current member of Education Minnesota Student Program (preferred)
• The firm application deadline is June 6, 2025

For any questions, please contact Clara Waddell at 320-253-2530 or <clara.waddell@edmn.org>.

■  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

■ Scholarship Opportunity for Education Majors – June 6th Deadline: The 2025 MMU/Audrey Erskine Scholarship Award ranges in value from $350.00 to $500.00. The recipient(s) of the scholarship award will be selected from undergrads who are juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or university, which prepares students for a teaching career in the preschool, elementary, or secondary level in Minnesota.

If you would like to post the scholarship application on your website, please include the following/along with the attached application: 

Applicants must be:

• Pursuing a course of study to become a teacher at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level
• Currently a student in their junior or senior year of college
• A current member of Education Minnesota Student Program (preferred)
• The firm application deadline is June 6, 2025

For any questions, please contact Clara Waddell at 320-253-2530 or <clara.waddell@edmn.org>.

■ Free Teaching and Classroom Materials: Recently retired educational therapist and Auggie parent, Tyler Sack, is seeking a new home for her collection of resources for elementary math and reading, including books, supplemental teaching materials, games, and manipulatives in very good condition–free to future teachers. If you can utilize these resources for your classroom, please email:  <tylertheet@gmail.com>. 

■ Summer Camp Internship Opportunity: Clemson University’s Learning Institute operates a 4-H Camp each summer.  They are recruiting university students for the counselor positions at the camp. The camp takes place at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina on Lake Marion. Staff will report to camp in mid-May and work until early August.  Counselors will be working with youth ranging in age from 8-14. These staff positions can count toward internships and are paid. All training and certifications for staff are provided.  To apply, you will need to send your resume to: <mg5@clemson.edu>. 

■ 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

■ Aspiring Educators News: News you can use from Augsburg Aspiring Educators!

Augsburg’s Aspiring Educators will prepare for Lobby Day at the Minnesota Legislature on February 13th from 4:30-5:30 pm by creating signs, learning what to expect on the 20th, and receiving lobbying information for this year. Last year, our sign event was my favorite and I’m so excited to do it again! Please join us in advocating for our teachers! Register with Auggie Life or drop by in Sverdrup room 2!
Lobby Day takes place at the capitol in Saint Paul, MN on February 20th, 2025

EMAE Spring Conference: The Aspiring Educators Spring Conference on March 28-29, 2025. To attend, you must be a current AE member. Register before March 15th to attend the Spring Conference. See the contact information below if you have questions about applying. Register before March 15th to attend the Spring Conference.

Augsburg Aspiring Educators T-shirts: Buy a T-shirt! The graphic is above! They will be at the Lobby Day prep event for 15 dollars. It’s a great way to promote the union and all the money goes to our future events and advocacy.

Self-care Resources: The Center of Wellness and Counseling (CWC) provides short-term, confidential, strengths-based counseling, from a stance of cultural humility which seeks to honor each student’s goals, cultural background, and identities.

To schedule a counseling appointment: Call CWC at 612-330-1707 or send an email to <cwc@augsburg.edu> (please include the times you are available during weekdays for an appointment) or stop by and visit to schedule at the front desk (Anderson Residence Hall, 1st Floor, near the East door). Office hours are 8 am to noon and 1 pm-4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Follow AAE on Instagram at @augsburgaspiringeducators
If you have any questions or concerns, please email <hansenll@augsburg.edu>.

■ Minnesota Private Colleges Career Fair: The MNPC Spring Job and Internship Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Time:9am – 2pm. Location:Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit the Strommen Center for more information.

■ Free Teaching and Classroom Materials: Recently retired educational therapist and Auggie parent, Tyler Sack, is seeking a new home for her collection of resources for elementary math and reading, including books, supplemental teaching materials, games, and manipulatives in very good condition–free to future teachers. If you can utilize these resources for your classroom, please email: <tylertheet@gmail.com>.

■ Summer Camp Internship Opportunity: Clemson University’s Learning Institute operates a 4-H Camp each summer. They are recruiting university students for the counselor positions at the camp. The camp takes place at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, South Carolina on Lake Marion. Staff will report to camp in mid-May and work until early August. Counselors will be working with youth ranging in age from 8-14. These staff positions can count toward internships and are paid. All training and certifications for staff are provided. To apply, you will need to send your resume to: <mg5@clemson.edu>.

■ 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

■ Social Studies and Economics Education Seminar: The Minnesota Council on Economic Education is hosting a free virtual Speaker Series event, “Bringing Economics to Life! — A Series of Conversations Aimed at Using Economics to Better Understand Our World and Address Its Challenges,” on Wednesday, February 12th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The speaker is Bill Bosshardt, Director of the Center for Economic Education at Florida Atlantic University, who will present on Other Things Matter – Insights from Behavioral Economics.

Register at: <https://z.umn.edu/MCEESpeakerSeries>.

■ 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>.

■ 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