News - 2024
"It was one of the first times in my life that a teacher, educator, had really took interest in what I cared about. And it was that Connect 4 moment, that moment of truly seeing a student," said Wynn. Zyan Wynn ‘23 completed the Teacher Preparation Certificate and went on to graduate school to pursue a Masters in Teaching, and back to Ron Clark…
The Program in Teacher Preparation is very proud to congratulate Ivan Garcia ’23, Midori Kawaue *21 and Viola Mocz ‘18 for being nominated for the 2024 New Jersey Distinguished Clinical Intern Award. All of the nominees and their host teachers were honored at a ceremony held at Kean University on Wednesday, May 29.
This year’s recipients of the Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching are Ahmed Hassanein of Brensinger School, P.S. #17, in Jersey City, Sandra Keel-Huff of Orange High School, Bess Spero Li of Crossroads South Middle School in South Brunswick, and Theresa Riccardi of High Point Regional High School in Sussex.
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Theresa began college with the intent to pursue a Ph.D. and become a college professor. However, during her junior spring, she found herself burnt out from doing research and began searching for a new path forward. She realized that the main reason she wanted to become a professor was to teach, which led her to join the Teacher Preparation Program (TPP). Theresa fell in love with being in the classroom, designing assignments, and working with students. Without a doubt, TPP was the highlight of her undergraduate experience!
--Theresa Lim '24
