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Redbirds of a feather flock together: Middle level teacher education alumni Ryan and Kristin Cantrell share their story

For middle level teacher education alumni Ryan and Kristin Cantrell, teaching is a family business. With around 20 years of teaching experience each, Kristin and Ryan are able to look back at their time at Illinois State and recognize the valuable lessons learned.

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Life lessons from an extraordinary alumna

Learn about the life of an extraordinary alumna, Jo Ann Hartman '54, M.S. '68.

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Veteran and College of Education Teacher of the Year Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, joins Redbird Buzz

Brad Marcy '09, M.S. '17 shares how his experience as a vetern helped shape his approach to teaching.

Pictured is a large group of students. Many are wearing graduation regalia, but most just have their graduation caps. There are large photo props of Reggie and an Apple that have "Teach, Love, Inspire" on it.

The College of Education’s Statewide Standard: Stories from your Alma Mater

Throughout this year, our dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors have consistently united to continue our legacy of preparing outstanding teachers and education leaders.

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TCH rubber duckies get a ‘bird’s eye’ view of alumni classrooms

This fall, 58 red rubber duckies sporting the School of Teaching and Learning’s logo are landing in schools across the country. As part of a social media campaign, titled “TCH Quackademics”, alumni from TCH programs were invited to request a duck for their classrooms. In under a week, the flock was full, and the campaign was underway.

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Walking the red carpet: Special education major featured in Girls State attends Emmys

It’s not every day that a student gets an excused absence to attend the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. But that’s exactly what happened to Illinois State University sophomore special education major Maddie Rowan this semester.

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Educators flock to the capitol for Redbird Advocacy Day

On May 1st, 2024, a number of Illinois State students visited the Capitol in Springfield to meet with legislators and discuss the needs of young educators across the state. SED student ambassadors Bella Chlada and Logan Hall were among those who attended and shared their experience during Advocacy Day.

Being of service: A teacher and Army veteran inspires his students to honor those who died for their country

Le Roy High School teacher Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, engages students through the Good Cemeterian project.

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