National recognition for Student WEA chapter
December 20, 2009
In its 16 years of existence, the Carthage chapter of the Student Wisconsin Education has grown from six to 128 members and become one of the more visible groups on campus. This summer Marilyn Ward, professor of education, the only advisor the chapter has had, was named Advisor of the Year at the National Education Association student leadership conference in San Diego.
"To know the person receiving the national award is exciting," says Karlie Johnson, '10, of Shabbona, Ill., who attended the conference. She is state public relations coordinator for Student WEA, one of several Carthage chapter members who have held state leadership positions, including two state presidents.
Prof. Ward had previously received the state Advisor of the Year award.
"The state award was big enough," says Prof. Ward. "When Karlie called from San Diego and said I won the national award, I was speechless."
Carthage chapter activities include community service programs, bringing in outside speakers, and professional development programs for prospective teachers. One such program is a workshop to prepare students for certification tests.
"Students who aren't involved have no idea what's coming at them," chapter president Katie Larson, '10, says of certification tests. Katie, of Wheaton, Ill., will teach either elementary school or middle school Spanish.
Katie says Student WEA members can get liability insurance for student-teaching, and discounts on professional development programs. "It has a lot of benefits," she says.
Prof. Ward says Student WEA helps members prepare resumes and professional portfolios. "To have that experience on their resume helps at hiring time," she declares, crediting the chapter's growth and recognition to "good student leadership."
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