New Collaborative Programs Offered for Adventist Teachers by Jodi Wagner
“To maintain a consistent educational standard, develop professionalism and ensure a faith-based learning environment, Adventist Educators’ Certification is required for teachers in Adventist schools. Generally, this meant teachers spent summers in classes. [Walla Walla University’s] new job-embedded Adventist certification courses allow teachers to gain essential skills through online, self-paced courses that incorporate real classroom activities into the teaching and learning process…. Current teachers with classroom access and who are under contract with their Adventist conference may enroll in these courses, even if they do not teach in [North Pacific Union Conference]. ”
Connecting Our School Communities by Lawanna G. McCoy
The Southwestern Region Conference Education Department is making an effort to connect with local school communities by building relationships and understanding, promoting mutual respect and tolerance, sharing best practices, encouraging holistic development, strengthening community bonds, inspiring faith and commitment, and hosting annual education day rallies.
Adventist Education: A Lived Experience by Kelli Wasemiller
“The work of education and the work of redemption are one! I truly love Adventist education and believe in its ministry, which includes acknowledging and learning from our mistakes.”
Church and School: Partners in Ministry by Shad Lehmann
“This year’s education issue of the Messenger is focused on partners in ministry because it’s important to have all ministries of the church working toward the same goal. As members, pastors, teachers, and church leaders, let’s continue to look for ways to be partners as we keep our eyes focused on Jesus. It won’t be long; He is coming soon.”
Why I Teach in an Adventist School by Kandice Nelkenbrecher
An experienced educator shares some of the blessings and opportunities she has experienced by working in an Adventist school.
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