Education

Transcript

Okay everyone, let’s meet Izzy. She’s a senior studying education with a minor in special education. She is here at the Moss street children’s center to talk to us about her aspirations for becoming a teacher.

– Thanks, Alex. Hi everyone. As long as I can remember, I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher. I come from a very long line of educators. Before I was even in kindergarten I often spent the day in my grandmother’s second grade classroom. I grew up cheering for the ducks alongside my alumni fathers. The University of Oregon was at the top of my list when I began my college search process. I was so happy to find out that we’re home to one of the most highly ranked education programs in the country. Our education program is ranked top six among public universities. Our special education program is ranked top three and as a college of education, we are one of the top research institutions in the country. Research and hands-on experience are at the core of our program. Research methods, models, curriculum and assessment tools that were developed by the UOs college of education are used in more than 29,000 schools internationally. It’s such a surreal experience to read about research in my textbooks and see that it was developed right here by professors that I see in the classroom every single day. One of the best things about the University of Oregon is how we have all the resources of a larger university while still maintaining the sense of community that you find at smaller universities. From field study to our school spirit, the possibilities here at UO are endless. The hands on experience that I’ve gained here, especially working remotely with youth has helped prepare me for the future. Not only to enter a master’s program and obtain my teaching license, but to have a classroom of my own one day. There is nowhere in the world that I would have rather made my nest than right here at the University of Oregon. That’s all from me. Throwing it back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Izzy. What a great story. I’m sure that students will be proud to call you their teacher someday. Thank you for sharing a bit of that dream with us. Good luck after graduation.