Adams State University School of Education

Say hello to Chase Gordanier — a powerhouse in the classroom and a proud Adams State University Licensure & Master’s student!

Chase is currently an alternative teacher at Hinkley High School in Aurora, CO, where he’s bringing math to life and building strong connections with his students. 🙌🧠

He’s on track to graduate later this year with his Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and his initial teaching license. 🎓💼

We’re so proud of the impact he’s making — and can’t wait to see what the future holds! 💫

📍 Hinkley High School
🧮 Greatest Common Factor Review? Nailed it.
💬 “He’s doing amazing things for his students.”

We will have a table at this event! Join us to learn more about how our teacher licensure programs (including our alternative licnesure program) can support you in meeting your professional goals!

📢 Join us for Emergency Response Training & Bingo Night! 🎉
📅 March 31, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 McDaniel Hall, Room 243

✅ 5:00 – 5:45 PM: Emergency Response Training (led by Title IX)
🍕 5:45 – 6:00 PM: Pizza Break
🎁 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Bingo & Prizes

This crucial training is for all on-campus students, so don’t miss it! Plus, enjoy pizza and Bingo with the Educators of Tomorrow afterward. 🥳

‘I was able to see the lives she impacted’ - Alamosa Citizen Lauren McKinney is the Adams State School of Education Educator Highlight Award recipient for the month of March

📚✨ SAVE THE DATE!!! Interested in making a difference through teaching?
Join us on April 17 from 5–7 pm at Adams State University for the "Become a Teacher in the San Luis Valley" event!

✔️ Learn the steps to get licensed and choose a subject area
✔️ Explore financial support and career growth opportunities
✔️ Get your questions answered by education experts in a live Q&A

💡 Take the first step toward an inspiring teaching career!
🔗 Sign up now: ontch.org/BecomeATeacherSanLuisValley

📢 Interested in Special Education?
Join us for a virtual info session on our Master of Arts in Special Education Generalist program! Learn about our Alternative Licensure and Master's Degree pathways.

🗓️ March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm
🗓️ April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm

The link to Kieran's first info session is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82046742713

📚 Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of students with special needs!

💻 Contact us for more info: [email protected]

‘The kids are the driving force behind everything that I do’ - Alamosa Citizen K-12 art teacher for Centennial School District in San Luis receives the Educator Highlight Award from Adams State

🎶 Student Teacher Highlight: Maddie 🎶
Maddie’s passion for music and teaching shines through as she inspires the next generation of musicians! 🎺🥁🎼

"It’s been awesome so far! The most rewarding part has been growing alongside my students, especially my band kids, and watching our musical progress together. The world of high school band is one that I never got to experience in school, but now that I’m teaching it and learning more, my band classes are the classes I look forward to the most."

🌟 Student Teacher Spotlight: Zach Blehm 🌟

At Vista Ridge High School (D-49 School District), Zach Blehm is shaping a classroom where students don’t just learn facts—they learn to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions.

Zach blends structured guidance with open discourse, fostering intrinsic motivation and real-world connections. His teaching philosophy balances student-centered discussions and teacher-led instruction, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

📚✨ Join us in celebrating Zach’s dedication to empowering the next generation!

Meet Kelly Castillo! 📚🏀 As a Middle School ELA Student Teacher, Teacher of Record, and Girls’ Basketball Coach, she’s making a meaningful impact in and out of the classroom. 💡💬 Her favorite part? Watching students grow and being someone they can confide in. 🌟 We are so proud to call her one of our own!

Meet Rebecca Mitts! 🌟 As a student teacher in a kindergarten classroom, Rebecca has been learning alongside her students, bringing hands-on experiences like bread and butter making into the classroom. 🍞🧈 Her passion for teaching is evident in everything she does, and we’re so lucky to have her in the ASU School of Education!

Check out our January recipient of the Adams State University School of Education Educator Highlight Award - Annette Sisneros! A well deserved recognition of an amazing teacher! To nominate an educator in your SLV, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9Yd1YaF3YmXaxzDpnQrIbdiKMbmt803zTVNKQO9g68a1exA/viewform

‘I’m helping to create our future’ - Alamosa Citizen January Educator Highlight Award goes to Alamosa Elementary teacher Annette Sisneros

Kick off your EPP journey with a poppin' event! 🎉 Make your custom popcorn mix and get all the info you need about the admission process. 🍿See you on January 30th at 6 PM in MCD 243!

Dr. Crowther served for several years as the Chair of Teacher Education and will be sincerly missed by our faculty and students. Our condolenses go out to his family and the many other folks whose lives he touched.

Adams State deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Ed Crowther.
https://www.adams.edu/news/adams-state-mourns-the-loss-of-dr-ed-crowther/

His message to the kids: ‘We’ll get there’ - Alamosa Citizen Scott Honeycutt, ASD’s transportation director and chief safety officer, receives the Educator Highlight Award for December

A ‘perfect role model’ for the little ones - Alamosa Citizen Adams State’s Educator Highlight Award goes to Lisa Lucero

Domingo Estrada: ‘To see the smiles on the kids’ faces, …means a lot to me’ - Alamosa Citizen Estrada is the latest educator to receive the honor from the Adams State School of Education

Meet Cana Myers, a dedicated 1st/2nd-grade student teacher at Trinity Lutheran School! Cana’s joy and passion for teaching are felt by everyone who comes in contact with her, as her warmth and kindness shine through to her students. It is clear that she fosters a positive and supportive learning environment where young minds thrive. We're excited to see her continued growth as an educator! 🍎