Over 150 future teachers from seven area parishes attended the Educators Rising Regional Conference held at NSU’s Teacher Education Center Wednesday, Feb 12. The conference was sponsored by NSU’s College of Education and its collegiate chapter of Educators Rising and was a fun filled day of competition and learning. 

The future teachers attended presentations given by accomplished educators from NSU’s faculty as well as guest presenters. Jason Mercer, Louisiana Christian University’s Coordinator of Distance Education, gave a presentation titles “Strategies for Accessible Education” with LCU graduate student Anna Albury.  The attendees also engaged in competitions in areas such as Job Interviews, Children’s Literature, Lesson Planning, Impromptu Speaking and other topics. The Educators Rising program is a solid preparation for anyone’s future.

Rapides parish was well represented by sharp young people from Plainview High who turned in a solid performance in the competitions. The Rapides parish winners were as follows.

Lesson Planning:

2nd place Kaydence Maples. 3rd place Waylon Dukes

Educators Rising is a nationwide network dedicated to promoting teaching as a career to young people. Chapters at middle school through high school and college work to raise awareness of Education as a worthwhile career path. NSU’s collegiate chapter is part and parcel of the university’s 140 year tradition of excellence in teacher training.