Concordia University Irvine - School of Education

Saturday we welcomed Region 17 of the Association of California School Administrators ( ) to our campus for their annual conference. Our Dean, Heather Vezner greeted attendees and provided information on our SOE programs. Keynote Dr. Victor Rios spoke on creating ecosystems of prosperity followed by several breakouts. Our very own Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier led a breakout on “Effective Servant Leadership.”

🎓✨ Concordia University Irvine celebrates the International Day of Education! 🌍📚 Embracing the transformative power of education, we take pride in nurturing knowledge, fostering growth, and empowering our students. In the School of Education, we're committed to shaping future educational leaders. Together, let's continue advancing education for a world of endless possibilities! 🙌

Introducing the Future Faculty Fellows Scholarship (PPOHA FFF) - a scholarship for post-baccalaureate School of Education M.A. and Ed.D. students pursuing teaching credentials or higher education careers. Specifically for Hispanic/underserved students seeking financial aid.

Eligibility:

- Accepted/applied/currently enrolled in credential/degree program
- Submitted FAFSA
- Completed scholarship application

Benefits:

- $3,000-$10,000 annually
- Satisfactory progress required
- Involvement in fellowship activities

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NQXLxN
Apply here: https://bit.ly/FutureFacultyFellowScholarship

Applications are open until March 1st, 2024. Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your education and career! 🚀📚

What are some ways you celebrate the holidays in your classroom?

Check out the latest article on "Perfecting the Practice" written by Dr. Sandra Mercier. "A Little Self-Compassion Can Go a Long Way" explores the transformative power of self-compassion in our daily lives. Dive into insightful wisdom and discover practical tips for nurturing your well-being. Read now at cui.edu/ptp and let the journey to self-compassion begin! 🚀

Emma Mathes ’24 was inspired to pursue Lutheran Teaching Ministry by the influential teachers she's had during the course of her education. She has grown each year, explaining that "Concordia’s program teaches both theoretical and practical success with a ministry mindset." Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2p8r4n6j

We are still living off the amazing energy from Servant Leadership Symposium this past Saturday! 285 students, alumni, guests, faculty, and staff came together for a day of professional development and connection. Jeff Eben from The How Many WINS Foundation, our keynote, challenged us to find the wins in our day.

What are your wins today?

🌟 What an amazing weekend! Our Servant Leadership Academy in St. Louis at The Missouri District LCMS was a resounding success. We had 21 incredible individuals come together to learn, grow, and inspire each other! 🙌

A big shoutout to our phenomenal speakers: Clifton Taulbert, Michelle Thompson, Dr. Mary Scott, Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier, and Dr. Lori Doyle. 🎤 Your wisdom and insights were truly inspiring!

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event. Together, we're making a positive impact in our communities through servant leadership. 🌍🤝 Concordia University Irvine

We had a wonderful day during our 5th annual Concordia Serves! We made toys for sheltered dogs, cleaned toys for preschoolers, sorted clothes and food at a homeless shelter, colored cards for sick children, and gave blood.