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In the front left to right are White, Marissa Bennett, Ashley Dube, and Sarah Wanser. In the back are Warren Leunig, Penny Westfall, Amanda Driscoll, Audrey Averill, and Rhonda Curit. |
October 2006
These eight students have begun their studies in the 'CLASS' elementary education certification program at the University of Southern Maine/Lewiston-Auburn. They are pictured here at Sherwood Heights Elementary School in Auburn with Dr. Bumper White, coordinator of the program.
The CLASS Program prepares future teachers for rewarding careers in the classroom. Students are placed in local partner schools immediately and begin working with mentor teachers to understand the everyday experiences of teachers and students. Upon completion of the CLASS Program, students earn their bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts field, state certification to teach K-8, and more than 30 graduate credits towards a master’s degree.
The CLASS Program provides all the education courses and experiences required to become a qualified, state-certified candidate for elementary and middle school teaching positions in the State of Maine. The education courses, field experiences and seminars all occur on-site in local public schools, currently the Sherwood Heights Elementary School and Auburn Middle School.
An information session on the CLASS program is scheduled for November 28 at 6:00 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to call 753-6618 or visit the webpage at www.usm.maine.edu/lac/class for more information.
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