Office of Field Experiences & Licensure
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Office of Field Experiences and Licensure within the FHSU College of Education is to ensure that our teacher candidates are placed in diverse, high-quality schools or educational settings to connect education theory to practice and promote the development of knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to prepare educators who are ready to provide equitable educational opportunities for all learners. Through the knowledge and expertise of professional faculty and staff, candidates are provided the necessary guidance and tools from initial application through licensing.
The vision of the Office of Field Experiences and Licensure is to cultivate successful teacher candidates and leaders empowered to promote equity in education through diverse and quality clinical experiences. These experiences are essential for our students’ growth as reflective practitioners who use education to influence, lead, and transform our society.
Summary of FHSU Clinical Experiences for Teacher Candidates
Mrs. Rachel Wentling
College of Education
Director of Field Experiences
Rarick Hall 237C
785-628-5902
rawentling@fhsu.edu
- Early Field & Secondary School Experience Placements
- Student Teacher Placements & Instructor
- Cooperating Teacher & University Supervisor Contact
- Contact for all sites that host FHSU Field Experience Students
Mrs. Kerry Schuckman
College of Education
Licensure Officer
Rarick Hall 237B
785-628-4542
kschuckm@fhsu.edu
- Verification of program completion for licensure
- Testing requirements for licensure in all program areas
- Transition to Teaching program primary contact
- COPTSP policy advising council
- KSDE Liason
Mrs. Andi Beckman
College of Education
Academic Program Specialist
Rarick Hall 247
785-628-4148
asbeckman@fhsu.edu
- Processes applications to teacher education
- Process student teaching applications.
- Communicates with candidates regarding their status in Teacher Education
Book an appointment with Andi at: calendly.com/asbeckman
Mrs. Renee Cason
Instructor
Faculty Program Coordinator for Internships
Rarick Hall 291
785-628-4646
rmcason@fhsu.edu
- Elementary Education/Elementary Ed SPEd/ECU Internships
- Communicates with sites and candidates regarding their internship placement
Mrs. Anayansi Ramirez
Senior Administrative Assistant
Rarick Hall 237
785-628-5828
garamirez@fhsu.edu
- Sonia Expert
- Verifies documents for student teachers
- Communicates new hires within the Transition to Teaching program
- Assigns and processes payments for supervisors for student teaching and T2T practicums