10月9日, 2023 — A group of Marist teacher education students had a unique opportunity to attend 第一夫人博士. Jill Biden’s visit to DAY ONE Teaching and Learning Center at The Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie on Friday. The 10 students were accompanied by Marist President Kevin Weinman and Deborah Gatins, Dean of the School of 社会与行为科学.

Marist teacher education students with Dean Deborah Gatins (left) and President Kevin Weinman outside The Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.

Marist的团队, there at the invitation of Dutchess Community College (DCC) President Peter Jordan, 听医生说. Biden focus on early childhood education and highlight DAY ONE’s work, which is dedicated to educating children in a supportive community. 

学生们, many of whom will be entering the education field as early as next year, appreciated the opportunity to hear from the First Lady, 谁自己就是职业教育家, 除了第一天的 神奇的基本信息 在儿童教育方面.

第一夫人博士. Jill Biden with students and teachers at DAY ONE Teaching and Learning Center in Poughkeepsie. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.

“Getting to be a part of hearing the stories of how DAY ONE came about was very heartwarming,25岁的香农·舒普巴赫说, a student in the childhood grades 1-6/students with disabilities program. “On top of all that, it was incredible to hear Dr. Jill Biden speak so highly about this program and that this is just the start. It gets me eager to become a future educator.”

“这需要努力工作, 耐心, and passion to work in the field of education,24岁的亚米莱特·约阿里·鲁伊斯说, 谁将赢得她 masters in education in contemporary curriculum and instruction after completing the 5-year program next year. “It takes a special person to become a teacher to make a positive change in children’s lives.” 

bet亚洲365欢迎投注bet亚洲365欢迎投注教育计划

在 School of 社会与行为科学玛丽斯特的老师 教育项目 allow students to cultivate their teaching abilities, guiding them on the journey to earn a teaching certification. Teaching candidates can customize and broaden their educational journeys in multiple ways. They can opt for a flexible yet tailored approach aligned with their personal interests and strengths, selecting between two tracks: adolescence/special education or childhood education/special education.

Presideint Weinman takes photos with students at Dr. 吉尔·拜登在波基普西的活动. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.

As for the Marist students on hand at the event, they found the opportunity empowering as they prepare to embark on their journey in the field of education.

“We were surrounded by a community of educators and advocates for children, and all share the common goal of supporting students in their academic and personal lives,24岁的莱西·马拉特拉说, a psychology major with dual certification in childhood and special education. “I appreciated how this event emphasized how children are our future, and it is our responsibility that they are prepared for it.”

“The power of connection is what I like to call my superpower and because of all of the connections I have been able to make it has opened the door for me to engage in opportunities like these through the Marist Education Department,24岁的基拉·波利维奥说, a psychology dual certification childhood/special education student. “我将永远感激你.”