Monmouth College Educational Studies Department

07/13/2026

We are proud of Bethany (Allen) Schnetzler and her commitment to continue her professional learning while also giving back to others in the field! ❤️🖤

2nd Year Leaders of the Emergent Educators Advisory Council reflect on two years collaborating with their rural peers.

07/05/2026

❤️🖤 Dr. La Prad is simply the best! We are so thankful for her dedication to rural teachers and schools!

⭐ 𝗥𝗦𝗖 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 ⭐

Tammy La Prad has been a dedicated leader on RSC’s Board of Directors since 2020, serving two terms and helping guide RSC’s mission, vision, and growth. As Tammy’s time on the board draws to a close, the entire RSC community is grateful to Tammy for her dedication to RSC.

Tammy will continue to collaborate with RSC through her position as the Illinois Regional Hub Lead representing Monmouth College.

02/24/2026

Thanks to Mr. Matthews and Ms. Agar at Monmouth-Roseville High School for supporting our future teachers! Each student within Professor Aten’s class taught a short strategy to Ms. Agar’s American Literature Period 1 class. They engaged students, organized small group work and led whole-class discussions.

11/17/2025

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𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

👩‍🏫 Abbie Johnson, 4th Grade Teacher - TARTANS Rural Teacher Corps alum, Monmouth College Educational Studies Department

🏫 Carthage Primary School (Carthage ESD #317) - Carthage, IL

🍎 Growing up in a rural school, I understood the impact teachers have on students and families and wanted to be able to give back to my community!

✏️ My favorite part about my community is the close-knit relationships and connections that create a welcoming and supportive culture that is passionate about agriculture, family and small-town success.

👀 The RSC Illinois Hub is led by Galesburg Community Foundation, Monmouth College Educational Studies Department, and WIU College of Education and Human Services (WIU). Learn more about the Emergent Educators Advisory Council on our website, https://shorturl.at/GYSEo

10/15/2025

We are proud of our Scots!!❤️🖤

08/27/2025

Our MCTE 405/406 students had a great first day of practicum today at Silas Willard Elementary School in Galesburg! Students are working in classrooms, alongside the exceptional faculty of Silas Willard. We are excited for our students to see their content knowledge and classroom learning come to life through application and hands-on learning in the school setting. Let’s go, Scots! ❤️🖤

07/18/2025

Monmouth College Educational Studies Faculty, Staff, and Alum (Corey Pevitz ‘24) are representing MC at the Rural Schools Collaborative Summit! ❤️🖤

06/28/2025

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Monmouth College, Rural Schools Collaborative have “shared belief that rural schools and communities deserve visionary, well-prepared educators.”

04/29/2025

Today was the Monmouth College Honors Convocation! We tried to get pictures of all of our students but might have missed some snapshots because we were too busy celebrating them with applause! ❤️🖤

04/14/2025

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Not all heroes wear capes! Teachers are superheroes in our book every day. For 10 years, RSC has honored and supported rural educators. This year, we’re aiming high—$10,000 for 10 years—to ensure these incredible teachers have the support they need for the next decade. Join us in celebrating their impact and help us reach our goal. Give today!

🔗 https://givebutter.com/teachers-are-heroes-campaign-2025