NKU College of Education

09/10/2026

Sign up to be a SHEP Peer Mentor, and you will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful mentoring partnership by providing academic or social supports to a student with an intellectual disability. No experience is needed, all are welcome to sign up!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD2TMthORsCBNbjYj01FVx_9twegNLBR3TtxTe44H5o-cefw/viewform

09/08/2026

NKU College of Education alum Matt Engel is the new Superintendent for the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent school district!

Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Superintendent Matt Engel has spent much of his life and all of his 28-year career in education in the district. Photo courtesy Matt Engel The new superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, Matt Engel, is bringing a renewed focus on improving student outcomes to the

09/04/2026

If you're passionate about education, but don't see yourself in a traditional Pre-K-12 classroom, check out our Education, Culture and Society Bachelor's Degree program!

In this program, you will explore education through the lens of community, social justice and workforce development. Graduates often go on to work in museums, zoos, non-profits, youth and family services, and so much more!

Check it out here: https://www.nku.edu/academics/programs/education-culture-and-society/major.html

09/04/2026

We sent off our student teachers with encouragement, excitement, and of course, school supplies! Good luck in your schools, students, and remember that you have a community of support alongside you. 🍎

08/31/2026

We couldn't be more proud of our alumni and the incredible work they're doing. Brittney is a graduate of our Pathway for Paraeducators program, and is now teaching in an elementary school!

If you'd like to help make these opportunities possible for more students, you can donate to support student scholarships here: https://supportnku.nku.edu/paraeducators

08/28/2026

Our graduates are in classrooms across the Northern Kentucky region and beyond!

These educators are inspiring students and shaping the future of our world. We are so proud of all our graduates!

Are you interested in joining our wonderful education programs? Learn more at nku.edu/coe

08/28/2026

Thanks to EducateNKY for shouting out our Pathway for Paraeducators program. If you'd like to support student scholarships for these students you, can donate here: https://supportnku.nku.edu/paraeducators

Stat of the Month - More than 65 paraeducators are advancing through NKU’s Pathway for Paraeducators. The program graduated its first 13 participants this spring, with more than 52 still enrolled. By allowing school employees to keep working while earning their degrees and teaching certificates, the program is building Kentucky’s teacher pipeline from within its own classrooms.

08/25/2026

Start your semester with the Norse Center for Belonging Open House from 11-1pm on Wednesday, August 26th in SU 309!

Stop in to meet the Team, learn about mentorship opportunities, upcoming events, and how you can stay connected to their center throughout the year.

Free refreshments and prizes!

08/25/2026

Students, we are so excited that you are back in our classrooms and on our campus.

We hope your first week of classes is going great. You should be proud of yourself! You are on your way to becoming an educator.

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of Classes! Come take your photo in the MEP 2nd floor lobby with our frame and/or Future Educator sign.

If you DM the photo or email it to us at [email protected] you will be entered to win a College of Education swag bag. 🍎✏️