This year, the School of Education continues to renew our commitment to excellence in all that we do with a resolute expectation that all students can learn and succeed. Framing our work within our Harju Center for Equity in Education vision, leveling the playing field for Wisconsin children, our work begins with preparing the best candidates for teacher education.

Not only are we focused on the preparation of the traditional undergraduate student, but we are also growing our graduate programs. We have created and implemented a new certification program for elementary education at the graduate level. Like our graduate-level special education program, our new program is ideal for those who have a non-teaching bachelor’s degree and want a career change to impact students or are teaching with a license with stipulations (emergency license).

Additionally, we are building strong and lasting relationships in rural districts surrounding our Marshfield branch campus. Building positive relationships between the UWSP campuses, surrounding school districts, community stakeholders, business and organizations that support communities, children, families and support education is key to accomplishing good things. 

UWSP “showing up” and having a physical presence is our pathway to equity in education for all Wisconsin children. Trust, mutual respect and a desire to affect change with positive intent is how the UWSP School of Education manages our good work. We look forward to partnering with our stakeholders in these current, ongoing and future initiatives.

Lynda Fernholtz, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean/Head, School of Education