Lawrence Clark's lifelong dream of becoming a teacher, inspired by his third-grade experiences, led him to Kent State University's Middle Childhood Education program. After graduating, he secured a position at Akron's I Promise School, fulfilling his aspiration to educate and support young students.
Dr. Laura Davis, a Kent State University professor emerita and eyewitness to the May 4, 1970, shootings, co-directs the "Making Meaning of May 4" workshop, which educates middle and high school teachers on the historical significance of the event and its contemporary relevance. The program aims to equip educators with the tools to develop curriculum that connects the lessons of May 4 to current societal issues.
Stark Campus
Dec. 8-14, 2025
Period for final exams will last two hours.
Class Meets: Monday & Wednesday
It's your favorite spot in White Hall! The Instructional Resource Center, or IRC, offers comfortable workspaces, a computer lab, and shelves (and shelves!) of books and resources.
Dr. Jason Miller, Director of The Counseling Center at Kent State University, discusses the mixed emotions students and staff may experience as they return to in-person activities after the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of self-care and seeking support when needed.
Dr. Francisco Torres co-designed the course Topics in Social Justice in Teaching and Learning to address systemic barriers in teacher preparation, emphasizing the importance of critical engagement to combat inequities such as racism, sexism, and homophobia in schools and society. The course encourages pre-service teachers to reflect on their own backgrounds and to view themselves as change makers committed to dismantling systems of oppression through a foundation of love in education.
Dr. Caroline Obiageli Emeka-Ogbonna, a Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Nigeria hosted by Kent State University's Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, is developing a critical thinking curriculum for the Nigerian Defense Academy and the broader Nigerian educational system. Her work aims to foster sustainable behavioral change and social justice in educational engagements.
New Zealand is a breathtaking blend of rugged mountains, lush landscapes and vibrant culture. Anna Thompson found all that and more during her transformative student teaching experience.
