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SEA/KDP 2019 Teacher Panel

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The SEA and KDP Teacher Panel is here for another year!

Join us on: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 

Do you have questions about teaching? Come to our teacher panel

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University (GSU) is part of a network of state organizations that promote education and support teachers, social workers, school counselors and others working in the field of education. SEA hosts and takes part in many events each semester.

On Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 from 4:30-6:30 pm, SEA leader, Katie Zalkowski will lead a teacher panel in the E-Lounge at GSU.  Dr. Katy E. Hisrich, SEA faculty advisor, is organizing and marketing our event to students and faculty across the university. Students with any major are welcome to RSVP and attend this informative event. Event attendees can hear from first-year teachers, student teachers, current teachers, principals, and educational specialists. Topics covered at the event include, but are not limited to: edTPA, student teaching, first year teaching, job applications, specialty fields in education. Attendees can ask questions and receive informed advice. Attendees who are members of the Student Education Association can receive free pizza. The event will be a great opportunity to meet SEA members, enjoy food, and gain helpful insights for success in the field of education. Students are required to RSVP to Caitlin Rich by September 16th with their name, email, and major.

To RSVP or for inquiries on membership, contact Caitlin Rich crich@student.govst.edu or Dr. Katy Hisrich khisrich@govst.edu.

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Read Across America – March 1, 2019

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Please help us celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Day on March 1, 2019!
The purpose of this celebration is to recognize our nation of diverse readers.

Specifically on March 1, please emphasize the importance of reading and literacy in your classroom, library, and school by using a variety of diverse texts exploring different cultures! Give students the opportunity to become more culturally-aware of those around them.

For more information on this event, please click here.
To see the 2018-19 calendar of book recommendations, authors, and teaching resources, please click here.

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Sensational Teacher Conference!

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On Friday & Saturday, Feb 8-9, IEA hosted a conference for future teachers in Bloomington, IL. The two-day conference was meant to help attendees prepare for the teaching profession.

SEA/KDP leaders and members attended a multitude of sessions that covered various topics including student teaching, addressing controversial topics in the classroom, integrating the Arts, understanding the basics of a first year teacher’s contract, incorporating movement and brain breaks, student engagement, culturally responsive teaching, social emotional learning, etc. The sessions were led by current teachers and administrators.

In addition to the sessions, attendees had the opportunity to meet and talk with retired teachers from the IEA Retired Mentor Program. Throughout the conference, current education students were able to enter tickets into a raffle to win teacher-supply bundles/prizes donated generously by the retired teachers. IEA members who are graduating in May received their honorary cords.

As always, the IEA Student Conference was very beneficial and succeeded in providing future teachers with useful information and advice. SEA & KDP would like to thank IEA and the IEA officer team for a sensational experience that will truly be unforgettable!

Written by Sireen Hamarshah

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IEA Advisory Board Meeting – Lombard, IL

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On January 26, 2019, the SEA/KDP leader team including Jessica White, Michelle Westergaard, Aimee York, Hailey Czerwinski, Sireen Hamarshah, Keelin Crotty, Kia Taylor, and Kaitlyn Zalkowski met with all of the other IEA leaders from other universities throughout the state of Illinois in Lombard, IL. There was a panel of three guest teachers, group activities, and important discussions regarding race and diversity in the classroom. Thank you to IEA for hosting a wonderful meeting! We look forward to the IEA conference in February. 

Written by Sireen Hamarshah

Bloomington, IL – IEA Student Conference

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On February 8 & 9, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) will be hosting it’s annual student conference for educators which will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton in Bloomington, IL. On Friday, Feb 8, the sessions are from 3-9pm. On Saturday, Feb 9, the sessions run from 7:30am-3:30pm.

The registration deadline is Monday, February 4, 2019 which can be completed online. Students will have to pay a small fee. Registering between January 9-31 will cost $15. Depending on whether students are commuting or staying the night in the hotel, the total cost will vary. For a breakdown of the pricing, please click here.

For more information on the various sessions offered, please click here.
To register, please click here.

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Register Now for the IEA Student Conference!

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On February 8 & 9, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) will be hosting it’s annual student conference for educators which will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton in Bloomington, IL.

This conference is for future teachers throughout Illinois. All students who are in or entering education programs at colleges and universities around the state are encouraged to attend. The conference consists of several professional development sessions/seminars on various teaching topics and will offer attendees breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

On Friday, Feb 8, the sessions are from 3-9pm. On Saturday, Feb 9, the sessions run from 7:30am-3:30pm. Although they are able to commute, students will be given the opportunity to stay the night at the hotel, which is highly encouraged. The dress code for the conference is business attire.

The registration deadline is Monday, February 4, 2019 which can be completed online. Students will have to pay a small fee. If they register on or before January 8, students will receive the early bird discount of $5. Registering between January 9-31 will cost $15. Depending on whether students are commuting or staying the night in the hotel, the total cost will vary. For a breakdown of the pricing, please click here.

For more information on the various sessions offered, please click here.
To register, please click here.

We hope to see you there!

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HUGE Success! – Disaster Relief Project

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Disaster Relief Project (NEA Grant)

Collection: January 29 thru February 21
Sorting and Packing event: Tuesday, February 27

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University organized a disaster relief project funded by a National Education Association (NEA) grant. This event benefited residents of Texas affected by the hurricanes in fall 2017. This project and grant focused on helping South Houston High School, along with their students, teachers, and families. SEA at GSU collaborated with the high school, NEA retired teachers, and the SEA chapter at San Jacinto College.

The first goal of the event was to upgrade the outside area at South Houston High School (SHHS). The outside area used for lunch and classes was damaged by the hurricane. The beautification and landscaping were completed on Saturday, March 24 by the high school baseball team, 10-12 other high school students, and the SEA members from San Jacinto College. $600 worth of local landscaping such as dirt, mulch, plants, and trees were purchased or donated for less than $200 total due to the generosity of a local landscaping store in Houston. With the available funds, the school was also able to purchase 3 picnic tables and two mesh metal trashcans for use in the outdoor space.

The second goal of the disaster relief project was to collect school supplies, as well as personal care items, to be donated to school children in Texas. The culminating event of this project took place on Tuesday, February 27 in the G Atrium. At this time, more than 15 SEA members, faculty, and other volunteers worked together to sort items and package them for transport to Texas. The school in Texas will be receiving six boxes bursting with donations of notebooks, earphones, pens, shampoo, soap, and a variety of other materials for their students. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to this wonderful cause.

SEA leaders and advisors who wrote and organized the grant: Reyna Hernandez, Jessica White, Dr. Katy Hisrich, Dr. Amy Vujaklija

Thank you to everyone who helped! Our Disaster Relief Project wouldn’t have been such a huge success without each and everyone’s support.

Student IEA Conference – REGISTER NOW!

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The Student Illinois Education Association (IEA) 2018 Spring Conference will be held on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 2018. All Governors State students in SEA who are planning a career as a future teacher are encouraged to attend.

The conference is split into TWO days:

  1. April 6 – SERVICE PROJECT @ Hubble Middle School in Warrenville from 12-3:15pm. Conference attendees will work with middle school students at multiple stations, leading activities such as craft projects, read alouds, games, etc. Dinner buffet will be provided. One-night stay in a hotel (optional).
  2. April 7 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT @ the Hilton Hotel in Lisle/Naperville from 8:45am-3:15pm (3003 Corporate West Drive
    Lisle, Illinois 60532 USA). Those who register for this event will get to choose what elective sessions they would like to attend. These sessions include discussions about how to develop student assessments, how the law will impact teaching, effective classroom management strategies, classroom communities, and teaching with technology. In addition, attendees can choose to go to either an elementary teacher panel or a middle and high school teacher panel. Breakfast and lunch buffets will be provided.

For more detailed information on this event, click here.
You can also contact our IEA Student Vice-President Jessica Dunahoo, jdunahoo@student.govst.edu.
If you would like to register for the Student IEA Spring 2018 Conference, click here.

Receive the early-bird discount if you register before March 20!
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2018.

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Literacy Projects – MARCH

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Written by Jessica Dunahoo

The Student Education Association (SEA) and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (KDP) at Governors State University will host a Literacy Project that takes place throughout the month of March. The project will celebrate the nationwide Read Across America (NEA) and Literacy Alive! (KDP). Student leaders and other volunteers will be reading and facilitating literacy activities at four different sites:

South Suburban PADS (4411 W. Gatling Blvd, Country Club Hills)
Thursday, March 1st from 4-6pm

The Garden of Prayer Youth Center (657 E. Court Street, Kankakee)
Friday, March 2nd from 4-6pm

Together We Cope (17010 Oak Park, Tinley Park)
Thursday, March 8th from 4-6pm

Ronald McDonald House (211 E. Grand Ave, Chicago)
Friday, March 23rd from 7:30-9pm

Literacy activities will vary by location but will include an assortment of read-alouds, book creations, and crafts. All materials will be provided for the activities and then donated to the location at the culmination of the event. We are collecting children’s books (new and used, in good condition) throughout the month of February to donate to these shelters and centers.

This project is an extension of our Education for Sustainability event initially begun this past November. For more information or to RSVP, contact Hannah Gruben at hgruben@student.govst.edu.

Disaster Relief Project, NEA Grant – February 2018

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Disaster Relief Project (NEA Grant)

Collection: January 29 thru February 21, 2018

Sorting and Packing event: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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Written by Jessica Dunahoo

The Student Education Association (SEA) at Governors State University will be organizing a disaster relief project funded by a National Education Association (NEA) grant. This event will benefit residents of Texas affected by the hurricanes in fall 2017. Thousands of people lost everything including: their homes, clothing, books, and basic school supplies. This project and grant focuses on helping South Houston High School, along with their students, teachers, and families.  SEA at GSU will be collaborating with the high school, NEA retired teachers, and the SEA chapter at San Jacinto College.

The first goal of the event is to ameliorate the outside area at South Houston High School (SHHS).  The outside area used for lunch and classes was damaged by the hurricane. Money received from the grant will be used to purchase paint, trees, shrubs, and picnic tables. Teachers at SHHS and students in the SEA at San Jacinto College, as well as other people in the community, will spend a day in February installing the picnic tables, planting trees, and painting the outside wall in order to create at least one beautiful area at the school that students, teachers, and the community can enjoy.

The second goal of the disaster relief project is to collect school supplies, as well as personal care items, to be donated to school children in Texas. The donation drive for this event will take place between January 29 and February 21, 2018.  Items for this project will can be dropped off at the SEA office (G228) or in one of the donation boxes in G building, 2nd floor until February 21st. The culminating event of this project will take place on Tuesday, February 27th from 3-5pm in the G Atrium/Lobby. At this time, SEA members, faculty, and other volunteers will work together to sort items and package them for transport to Texas.

Donations: we are accepting only certain items that are listed on the flyer (please do not drop off other stuff). We are also accepting cash donations to purchase paint, trees, and shrubs.

For more information, please visit the SEA at GSU website and social media.  If you have any questions, or would like to donate or volunteer, please contact the student officers or faculty advisors organizing this project.

Student leaders: Jessica White (jwhite7@student.govst.edu), Reyna Hernandez (rhernandez7@student.govst.edu)

Faculty advisors: Dr. Katy Hisrich (khisrich@govst.edu), Dr. Xiaobo She (xshe@govst.edu), Dr. Amy Vujaklija (avujaklija@govst.edu)

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