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LINCOLN — Emmalee Harder of Belden, a Randolph High School graduate and an elementary education major, is among 33 students who graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Teacher Scholars Academy May 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The students were also recognized during a celebration May 15 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.
The academy was established to prepare teachers who will continue to grow and develop beyond their degree.
Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive, cohortbased learning community throughout their entire teacher-education program.
“Graduates of the UNL Teacher Scholars Academy are part of a special community,” said Nick Pace, interim dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. “Our academy members have a deep sense of mission and have been supported by generous donors and expert faculty and staff who believe in the ability of teachers to make a difference. We are excited to see these passionate new educators begin making impacts on students across Nebraska and beyond.”
The May graduates bring the total graduates from the academy to 112. Nearly 75% of previous graduates are teaching in schools across Nebraska.
