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Forty-five teacher education students from 23 Kansas colleges and universities have been recognized as Teachers of Promise by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).
Colleges and universities across the state that offer teacher preparation programs are invited to select two teacher education students for the honor. Currently, 23 institutions of higher learning offer teacher preparation programs.
The selection process is determined by each college and university. Most institutions select one aspiring elementary teacher and one aspiring secondary teacher for the honor.
The 2020-2021 Teachers of Promise are:
Baker University, Baldwin City Liam Barnsby Abbie Manhart
Barclay College, Haviland Cianna Hall Taylor West
Benedictine College, Atchison Adriana Aquirre Cortes Audrey C. Hartweck
Bethany College, Lindsborg Emily Ballantyne Katherine Fowler
Bethel College, North Newton Kendrick Weaver Tristin Wheeler
Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson Breana Miller Marissa Waddell
Emporia State University, Emporia Shaina Melgar Margaretha Penner
Fort Hays State University, Hays Kelley Emmett Mike Kelley
Friends University, Wichita Jarod Howard Madeline Watson
Kansas State University, Manhattan Emily Hammond Anne Kenworthy
Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina Dalayna Demarte Cody Montanez
McPherson College, McPherson Reganne Barker Kaitlyn Foster
MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe Kayla Dailey Stephanie Ruley
Newman University, Wichita Rebecca Clifton Lina Anescar Meile
Ottawa University, Ottawa Ryan Haskins Rachel Pruett
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Heather Culbertson Courtney Ross
Southwestern College, Winfield Cole Griffin Brailey McMinn
Sterling College, Sterling Adam Moore
Tabor College, Hillsboro Wyatt Dickinson Rebekah Kaufman
University of Kansas, Lawrence Lauren Allen Jacob Penner
University of Saint Mary, Lawrence Keisha Harris Stephanie Reichenberger
Washburn University, Topeka Heidi Jo Hayen Natalie Lanman
Wichita State University, Wichita Darrien Davis Kristin Ricket
Questions about this page contact:
Denise Kahler (785) 296-4876 dkahler@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.