Ithaca College Department of Education

Learn how to become a teacher in New York and hear from Happy Teachers with Ithaca College! 📚🎉

Are you curious about a career in education but wondering how to make it joyful and sustainable?

Join TeachNY and Ithaca College for an inspiring presentation on the Happy Teachers Project and your path to certification! While many focus on the challenges of teaching, Ithaca College is leading the way in researching what makes teachers flourish. In this session you’ll Discover the Joy, Find Your Path, Get the Inside Scoop and,Unlock Support. Learn about financial incentives and how TeachNY can help you every step of the way!

During this event, Happy Teachers and representatives from Ithaca College will provide information on educator happiness. TeachNY will dive into certification pathways, as well as guidance and next steps for how to pursue certification.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://ontch.org/TeachNYHappyTeachers

Bonjour! 🇫🇷
Our Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in K–12 Schools class had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Marie DeBolt, who led an immersive French lesson and shared valuable insights on supporting multilingual learners. From building strong family relationships to creating welcoming classroom environments, this experience highlighted meaningful strategies that extend beyond the classroom. A special full-circle moment made it even more impactful 🤍

Want to teach in New York but don’t know where to begin? TeachNY will break it down for you. 🍎

Explore pathways to certification, get expert advice, and access free tools to help you navigate prep program eligibility, applications, testing, and finances, all in one place.

You can also join group coaching webinars with live Q&A support and learn about scholarship and grant opportunities for teacher candidates.

Start your journey today:
https://ontch.org/TeachNYEPPCert

Thinking about teaching but not sure where to start? ✨

Come hang out with current IC grad students, sip some coffee, and get the real scoop on IC’s 1-year master’s programs in education. Ask questions, hear honest experiences, and see if teaching is your thing!

📅 Monday, Feb 2 | ⏰ 3–4 PM | 📍 Williams 314

Coffee & snacks included ☕️🍪

🎙️ Meet the first voice of the Happy Teachers Project: Bella, a passionate Kindergarten teacher who brings joy, love, and purpose to her classroom every day. “They’re basically like my own kids.” 💛

📚✨ Join us for a Silent Reading Party & Book Exchange on Tuesday, April 29 from 12–3 PM on the Quad (in front of the library)!

Bring a blanket, your favorite book, and come relax with us. 🌿

Hosted by IC’s Education Department & Silent Book Club.

Accommodations available — submit requests early! 📖💬

🌟 Take Back the Night is happening this Friday, April 25! 🌟

Join a group walk from IC at 6:15 pm to the rally at the Commons from 7-9 pm. This year’s event is all about celebrating resilience and the power of joy, even in tough times. 💜

🔗 Details here: https://www.actompkins.org/take-back-the-night-2025/ #

Plus, don’t miss Theresa Flores speaking next Tuesday, April 29, at Cornell (4:30 pm) & GIAC (7:00 pm). Theresa, a survivor and advocate against s*x trafficking, will share her powerful story. 🙌

📣 You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take 📣

Join us for a powerful afternoon of dialogue, inspiration, and action.

🗓️ Friday, April 25
🕛 12–1:30 PM
📍 Klingenstein Lounge, Campus Center, Ithaca College
🥗 Lunch provided!

Celebrate the release of You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take with authors Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis & Noam Sandweiss-Back, plus organizers from the Kairos Center. Let’s talk movement building, democracy, and how we fight poverty together.

✨ RSVP to save your spot (and your lunch!): https://linktr.ee/OrganizedToTake (scroll to Ithaca event)

✨ The Happy Teachers Project ✨

What makes teaching joyful and sustainable?

This ongoing project shares insights from P–12 teachers across grades, subjects, school systems, and countries—educators who consider themselves happy in their profession. These reflections come from real interviews (with pseudonyms used throughout), offering a look into what keeps these teachers inspired and thriving.

You’ll hear from:
Bella • Anthony • Taylor • Christine • Irene • Terence • Lois • Todd • Tina

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting each of their stories—and sharing more as new testimonials are added.

Let’s learn from those who remind us why this work matters. 💬🌍📚

Teach in Five Final Spotlight #5: Liana Rodelli!

Liana loves teaching because she continue to learn every day. She is motivated by all the new perspectives students are bringing in that open her mind to different ways people experience the world and how she can help others around her! 🤍📚