Dean's Welcome

Welcome to Marian University's School of Education! Our mission is to prepare teachers who can transform the lives of their students, families, and the wider community embodied by the theme, Teacher as Model and Mentor: Ever Teaching, Ever Learning, Ever Changing.

The School of Education has a tradition of excellence in preparing future elementary, secondary, special education, physical education, English as a New Language and Catholic School educators as well as professionals in kinesiology, exercise and sports studies. Beginning in the fall of 2013, our teachers will be distinctively trained in exploring the neurodiversity of each student's emotional, social, and cognitive skills and challenges in partnership with Marian’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and other specialists in the field. Our education pre-service teachers are mentored and taught across all grade levels (K-12). We focus on a holistic approach to education centering on each Marian University student’s unique learning profile while integrating instruction with critical 21st century skills. Marian University students’ field experiences begin their first year and that they are placed in a variety of settings over four years, such as suburban, township, urban, private, public, charter, and faith- based schools. Marian University students also work with a wide variety of K-12 students from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language, race, gender, ability, exceptionality, and religion.

Why Marian University's School of Education?

Tradition of Excellence

Nationally recognized and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Nationally recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Nationally recognized International Honor Society - Kappa Delta Pi
Classroom experience in the first year with at least one practicum per semester
Top faculty with local, state, national, and international experience, expertise, and recognition
Exceptional career and graduate school placement
Reciprocity of license with other states
International education opportunities
Neuroscience collaboration with Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine

Our approach to teacher education is transforming schools throughout Indiana and the country. If you are interested in becoming a transformational teacher leader, then Marian University is for you!

For more information, contact:
Diana Cheshire, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Education
317.955.6089
dcheshire@marian.edu

Marian University announces partnership with Teach For America

by Bob Golobish | Nov 27, 2012

On Thursday, October 4, 2012, Marian University formally announced a partnership with Teach For America at Carpe Diem Charter School in Indianapolis. Posted by Bob Golobish

As part of its ongoing efforts to dramatically improve the quality of K-12 schools, on Thursday, October 4, 2012, Marian University formally announced a partnership with Teach For America (TFA). Daniel J. Elsener, Marian University’s president, commented on the partnership: “We have an inspirational vision to be top 10 in the nation in recruiting, educating, mentoring, and supporting K-12 leaders who will effect transformational and sustainable change in education in Indiana and throughout the United States." Elsener added: "We are working with Teach For America and local and national leaders to find the best talent to lead our schools. ” TFA is a New York-based, nonprofit organization that helps caring professionals with college degrees achieve master’s degrees in education in exchange for service to some of the country’s most challenged schools. TFA has 28,000 alumni nationwide and will spread the word to its alumni about Marian University’s leadership program for schools. The university’s Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership trains and supports innovative teachers and administrators who will help transform K-12 education. The Academy involves two years of classes during the summers, evening, and weekends, followed by two years of mentoring its graduates once they are in leadership positions. Areas of instruction include: leadership, STEM competency, literacy, community collaboration, international competitiveness, character development, data gathering, and outcome assessment. Over the next few years, the university plans to raise $26 million in two phases to expand the Academy, offer scholarships, conduct research, and hire nationally renowned faculty. The Academy is led by Dr. Lindan B. Hill, who is the dean of Marian University’s School of Education. He stated: “The Academy is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people through powerful, transformative school leadership. That is our mission. If it is your mission, contact us. We need to talk!” For more information about the Academy, contact: Chandre Sanchez, M.Ed. associate director, Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership at 317.955.6093 orcsanchezreyes@marian.edu. The announcement about the partnership with TFA was made at Carpe Diem, a new, technology-intensive charter school in Indianapolis, which is staffed by Teach For America / Marian University alumni.

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