There are a multitude of reasons why teachers choose their profession.
Effective teachers want to be positive role models. They have a passion for learning and want to inspire their students to love learning and become lifelong learners. They recognize their students represent the future. Often they have had one or more significant teachers in their lives who impacted them in a positive way. Now, those students want to pay it forward by becoming teachers and making a difference in their students' lives.
The MSSU Teacher Education program is nationally accredited and comprised of faculty and staff who are dedicated to developing the best possible teachers for tomorrow's classrooms.
Our faculty and staff are experts in the field and have experience in P-12 education. They care about our students, make time for them, and have their best interests at heart.
Missouri Southern Students will:
To be the premier Teacher Education program in the four-state area
To develop competent, reflective educators and administrators who can successfully teach and lead a diverse population in a complex and changing world
"The Missouri Southern Teacher Education Program prepares teachers in many ways to be successful in the classroom. The administration and faculty get to know their students very well, and they offer outstanding assistance so each teacher candidate can learn and gain the confidence needed to be ready for his/her first teaching assignment. MSSU teachers are ready to contribute on day one, and they understand what it takes to work in a team atmosphere at school!"
Dr. Kerry Sachetta, Assistant Superintendent of Operations-Joplin Schools
"MSSU consistently graduates teachers prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of our students."
Dr. Stephen Gilbreth, Principal, Joplin High School
"The MSSU Teacher Education program is progressive and innovative in this age of educational change and produces exceptional, high-quality teachers!"
Dr. Kathy Tackett, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction-Carl Junction Schools
The MSSU Teacher Education Program is fully accredited and recognized by:
Jeri Goswick
Department Chair
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