SIU School of Education

09/05/2026

We had a blast participating in SIU Day at the DuQuoin State Fair! The summer heat was certainly out in full force, but it certainly didn’t hamper anyone’s creativity at the SoE Button Station. Thanks to all of our current students, alumni, area teachers, and community members who stopped by our table to design a button with us today!

09/03/2026

The ice cream social was fantastic! Thank you to all who came out!

09/02/2026

It's time for the first SoE Student Spotlight of the fall semester, and today we are shining that light on Haley Bode!

Haley is originally from Waterloo, Illinois, and she is currently pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education with a subsequent endorsement in Early Childhood Education at Southern Illinois University. Haley hopes to combine her passions for agriculture and youth education to help young students better understand where their food comes from. Her experiences at SIU, including working at the Child Development Laboratory, have helped her grow as an educator and expand her perspective on how children learn.

Haley is a leader both on and off campus. She serves as president of Sigma Alpha, is involved in several SIU organizations, and works as the Union County Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator, where she teaches Pre-K through fourth-grade students about agriculture. Her accomplishments have earned her recognition as an American Royal Scholar, NAFB Scholar, IPSA Scholar, Eldon Witt Scholar, Sam Taylor Scholar, and IAA Scholar.

Looking toward the future, Haley hopes to find a career that combines her love of agriculture and youth education. Her advice to fellow students? “Be present.” She encourages future educators to embrace their time as students, enjoy the journey, and appreciate the people who support them along the way.

08/27/2026

Recent TEP Graduate Hired as Band Director at De Soto Grade School, De Soto, IL!

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08/27/2026

Some amazing projects are underway in the Imagination Lab today! Students are designing their own 3D printed games that fit neatly inside of an Altoids tin. Didn’t get a chance to register for one of our sessions in advance? No worries! The Imagination Lab will be open until 2:15 today, so feel free to swing by Wham 210 and join in the fun.

08/26/2026

Don't forget: the School of Education's Ice Cream Social and Lawn Concert is happening today from 2:00-4:30! Swing by to grab some free ice cream, enjoy live music from Carr and Tejada, and great company!

08/26/2026

The School of Education invites you to join us for a special pregame tailgate as the Salukis take on Southeast Missouri State University in the “War for the Wheel” game on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

As part of SIU's Family Weekend celebration, we are bringing together alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends of the School of Education for an afternoon of Saluki spirit. Food, drinks, and complimentary tickets to the big game will be available to attendees while supplies last!

Registration links for both the general public and current SIU students can be accessed via QR code or the posted links below.

Current SIU Students: https://myfuture.siu.edu/register/?id=32ae0a31-503c-4d71-88f7-cb4e697804b2

General Public: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=e4f35aed-a505-4fc0-9963-6e425ff3ff44&envId=p-bnX_WpO3NESGfa7yM-8BGA&zone=usa

08/22/2026

Our Fall 2026 Pre-Student Teacher Orientation is in the books!

The Office of Teacher Education welcomed new and returning teacher candidates to the fall semester this evening with a session that delved into program expectations, addressed common questions, and shared both advice and key resources that will help support them on their journeys. Teacher candidates were also able to build connections with peers and our amazing team of clinical supervisors during small group sessions designed to help them prepare for the start of their fall clinical experiences.

Good luck, teacher candidates! We can’t wait to see the amazing work you’ll accomplish this year.

08/15/2026

Our newest group of future Saluki educators is officially on campus! The School of Education was thrilled to welcome our students to Southern Illinois University Carbondale today. Participants were able to create vision boards with Dean Groves-Scott and our academic advisors before visiting our SoE Resource Fair to learn about all of the opportunities and organizations available to future educators at SIU. After today’s session, we can confirm that the rumors are true: we have an absolutely amazing group of students joining the SoE this fall!

07/31/2026

Interested in working for the School of Education? We are currently seeking a full-time program coordinator for the Grow Your Own Teachers (GYO) program!

Since 2018, the School of Education has led the GYO-Southern program to address teacher shortages and promote equity in rural and minority communities throughout the region. The grant received from the Illinois Board of Higher Education enables the program to support nontraditional student teacher candidates. The program coordinator will serve as an institutional representative for Southern Illinois University with a focus on GYO program support and expansion. This position will work with the designated program advisor to develop student friendly rapport with prospective and admitted students to cultivate relationships, share information on admission and registration requirements, present the many attributes of quality off-campus programs, and assist with developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies.

For a complete list of position duties and application details, please visit our job posting:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/5426112/program-coordinator?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

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