Professional Growth Experiences
Project-Based Learning Course
Seniors from both Year 1 and Year 2 joined in on an extensive in-service course focusing on creating meaningful project based learning lessons.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 6
Date: March 4, 2026
Matt’s Maker Space Session
On their own day off, Aspiring Educators attended an in-service session provided by Matt's Maker Space and they are now able to apply Novel Engineering Concepts to their lessons
Date: January 19, 2026
Number of Aspiring Educators: 7
Administrative Interviews
Year One Aspiring Educators interviewed Hempfield Area School District administrative leaders to understand regional educational operations.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 17
Date: November 24, 2025
#PANeedsTeachers Summit
Aspiring Educators were invited to participate in the Reimagining the Teacher Role Summit to discuss new staffing and scheduling approaches that improve working conditions, elevate teacher leadership, and sustain student learning
From left-right: Dr. Ciminy St-Clair (TeachPA), Rick Levis (Department of Education), Mikki Crist (teacher), Torrie Rhoades (Norwin), Vivian Gale (Norwin), Bartalina Furin (Norwin), Erin Noll (Hempfield), Representative Bryan Cutler, Representative Napoleon Nelson, Abby Cesario (teacher)
Date: November 19, 2025
Number of Aspiring Educators: 4
Educators Rising Week
All Aspiring Educators celebrated and promoted the profession during a dedicated week for future educators and community leaders.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 26
Date: February 2-6, 2026
Year 2 Practicum Placements
By the end of the year Year 2 students will have completed 90 hours of intensive classroom integration and instructional support in professional settings.
Date: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Number of Aspiring Educators: 7
Year 1 Observations
By the end of the year, Year One students will have completed 25 hours of foundational classroom observations to analyze active teaching strategies.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Date: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Read Across America
Year One and Year Two students spearheaded local reading activities and activities to promote the joy of literacy within Stanwood Elementary
Number of Aspiring Educators: 26
Date: March 3, 2026
Fall Classroom Activities
Year One students designed and managed seasonal academic activities that foster a collaborative classroom atmosphere.
Date: October 31, 2025
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Valentine’s Activities
Year One and Year Two students worked in collaboration to plan and execute Valentine theme focused games, crafts, and activities to strengthen student relationships and school culture.
Date: February 13, 2026
Number of Aspiring Educators: 26
PBIS Reward Activities
Year One students supported school-wide positive behavior initiatives through reward facilitation in the form of student designed games, crafts, and activities for the winning classes.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Date: Various Dates December 2025
Middle School Observations
Year One students completed structured observation hours in local middle school classrooms to study adolescent development, classroom management, and instructional strategies in secondary settings.
Date: November 24, 2025
Number of Aspiring Educators: 17
CPR/first aid training
Saint Vincent University Tour
All Seniors received certification in CPR and First Aid
Students toured Saint Vincent University. While at the University they were able to spend time with professors and students from the Education Department and were able to participate in some hands-on activities.
University of Pittsburgh- Greensburg Campus Tour
Students toured the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus where they also sat in on an education class and a special education class.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 9
Date: February 27, 2026
Date: October 8, 2025
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Date: October 17, 2025
PennWest California Tour
Students toured Penn West California and were able to spend time with current education students.
Seton Hill University Tour
Students toured Seton Hill University. The tour included being able to participate in an education course and have lunch with education professors.
Clairview School Tour
Aspiring Educators toured Clairview School where they sat in on numerous classes including Emotional Support, Autistic Support, Multiple Disabilities Support, and Life Skills.
Number of Aspiring Educators: 17
Date: February 12, 2026
Date: February 27, 2026
Number of Aspiring Educators: 16
Number of Aspiring Educators: 19
Date: February 6, 2026