Future Educators' Day
Fort Hays State University’s Admissions Office and the Teacher Education Department will host the 5th annual Future Educators' Day at FHSU on Monday, October 21st, 2024.
The event is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in becoming teachers and will allow students to learn more about the profession and what it’s like to be part of Tiger Teacher Nation at FHSU. This event is free and will include a continental breakfast and buffet-style lunch.
Admissions and Teacher Education will also draw for scholarships ranging from $200 to $1,000.
We are pleased to have Dr. Darrin Peppard as our keynote speaker! A former teacher, principal, and superintendent, Dr. Peppard is a nationally renowned author, publisher, and speaker known for his keen insight, culture-first leadership style, and dynamic personality. In 2016, Darrin was named Wyoming Secondary School Principal of the Year by WASSP/NASSP and was the 2015 Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year.
As part of this exciting day, students will do the following:
- Learn from Dr. Darrin Peppard!
- Interact with current education majors to learn more about a “day in the life” of a Tiger Teacher.
- Learn about opportunities and organizations such as the Education Small Learning Community, Teacher Education Honors Program, Study Abroad, Study Away, and many more!
- Visit with representatives of the Admissions Office to learn more about FHSU.
Schedule of Events
8:45-9:15 am Registration Memorial Union (West Entrance by Bronze Tiger)
9:15-9:30 am Welcome
9:30-10:30 am Keynote Address
10:45-11:15 am Becoming a Teacher at FHSU
11:20-12:15 pm Lunch and Learn
12:15-12:55 pm Break & Browsing Fair
1:00-1:30 pm Scholarship Drawing
🅿️ Parking passes are NOT required for the day. Guests may park in any campus parking lot or open space (except handicapped). A bus lane will run southbound on the east side of Sheridan Hall, and buses may park at Gross Memorial Coliseum.📍View our virtual map or download a campus map to help you find your way.
Groups are welcome! To enhance your experience, please have each attendee complete the sign-up form. We ask that everyone selects "0 guests," we kindly request that sponsors designate one student to indicate the number of sponsors or teachers attending with your group.
Complete the form below to sign up by Monday, October 14th.
For questions, contact:
Chris J. Jochum, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Professor of Teacher Education
cjjochum@fhsu.edu
785-628-4204
Online reservations are closed, if you are interested in attending please email cjjochum@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-4204.