Mrs. Lyon, a dedicated English teacher at Lamphere High School, has successfully brought back the Careers in Education class after it had been gone for a couple of years. This revival has been met with tremendous excitement from both students and staff members throughout the school community. Careers in Education represents an incredible and valuable opportunity specifically made for students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the education field.
The class offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes bringing in guest speakers, who share their expertise and real-world experiences in education. Additionally, students participate in meaningful observation opportunities throughout various schools in the district, including Edmonson Elementary, Hiller Elementary, Lessenger Elementary, Page Elementary, and The Learning Ladder Early Childhood Center.
The students enrolled in this remarkable class have consistently shown exceptional enthusiasm and engagement throughout the entire school year. Their passion for learning about education is evident in their active participation and dedication to the classes activities. Mrs. Lyon herself has displayed incredible enthusiasm and passion for teaching this special class. She has expressed genuine excitement about having the opportunity to instruct this new course and finds great joy in seeing her students’ growing interest in the education field. Her dedication to nurturing future educators is apparent in every aspect of her teaching approach.
As part of the comprehensive curriculum, students enrolled in the class are strategically assigned to specific classrooms throughout the various district schools. In these placements, they engage in hands-on learning by assisting students, observing experienced teachers in action, and taking detailed notes about both effective teaching strategies and areas that could be improved. This practical experience provides invaluable insights into the day-to-day realities of teaching. Mrs. Lyon has established several ambitious and meaningful goals for this program. One of her primary objectives is to secure permanent classroom placements for her students that would extend throughout the entire school year, providing consistent and continuous learning opportunities. Additionally, she envisions expanding the program to include summer opportunities where students could assist with summer school programs, further enriching their educational experience and helping younger students during the summer months. According to Mrs. Lyon, there are countless layers and dimensions to this comprehensive class, each offering unique learning opportunities and challenges.
Despite the complexity, she has expressed how much she genuinely enjoys being able to teach and mentor future teachers. She finds great satisfaction in watching her students grow, develop, and mature both personally and professionally throughout their time in the program. Remarkably, Mrs. Lyon has shared that her ultimate dream job would be to teach teachers, and she recognizes that she is already well on the right path toward achieving this meaningful career goal.
The Careers in Education program has successfully taught participating students numerous important concepts, skills, and insights that are essential components of becoming an effective teacher. The comprehensive nature of the program ensures that students gain a well-rounded understanding of what it truly means to work in the education field. With Mrs. Lyon’s expert guidance and passionate instruction, there is strong reason to believe that our future generation of teachers will be exceptionally successful and well-prepared for their careers. It’s worth noting that Mrs. Martinez taught this valuable class in previous years, and her contributions to the program’s foundation were significant. With the combined expertise and dedication of both Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Lyon, students who participate in this class are truly set up for success. They benefit from having such amazing, knowledgeable, and supportive guides who are committed to helping them develop into outstanding future educators.
