Faculty & Staff in the News

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Meet the clinical coordinator crew of TCH: Connecting classrooms and teacher candidates

The TCH clinical coordinator crew, Kelly Schlouch and Nicole Offutt, connect students with schools and pair them with expert cooperating teachers to ensure clinicals are meaningful for everyone involved.

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Science beyond textbooks: Dr. Richard Bex inspires the next generation

For Dr. Richard Bex, assistant professor of science education in the School of Teaching and Learning, curiosity has always been the driving force. What began as a love for geology soon transformed into a passion for teaching science in ways that spark excitement.

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Legacies of learning: Veteran educators mentor teacher candidates as university supervisors in the School of Teaching and Learning

This fall, the School of Teaching and Learning sent 135 Illinois State University students out into schools across the state to student teach, each supported by a university supervisor to guide them through this important semester.

Redbird media: Check out the latest #RedbirdScholar books (fall 2025)

Here are some of the latest books by Illinois State University authors.

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Fresh faces, new energy: Welcoming faculty and staff to the School of Teaching and Learning

This year, the School of Teaching and Learning is especially excited to welcome Kaitlyn Evans, assistant professor of secondary education, and Ellen Bozzer, academic advisor.