Speaker Name: Hosted by David Ulyanchuk
Speaker Info: Principal/Director
Date/Time: October 2, 2023
Brief Event Description
AIER coordinated with Whitworth's School of Education
The visit included the following people:
17 Whitworth University pre-service undergraduate education students
2 AIER Board Members
2 Whitworth professors (Dr. Lisa Hoxie, Dr. Lori Johnson)
Quotes from students about their school:
“ Here I am actually being prepared for my future”
“All the teachers here care and they know so much!”
“This place will lead me directly to my career”
“Because of this place I will graduate with a welding certificate and a job”
What is the school known for?
Great Career and Technical Education
Wide variety of programs
Very flexible enrollment options
Is there something at the school people rave about?
Eric Cook – Culinary Art Teacher - “He loves his students”
What else stood out during the visit?
Dedicated staff with shared culture of “relationships first”
Students focused on their futures – clear idea of their career pathways and how to achieve their goals
Super-professional attitude of all the students – they understand what it takes to function in the working world
Great integration of hands-on technical training and wide ranging academic skills and knowledge
Very accepting and supportive student culture – students feel part of the community when they are there.