Getting a solid start in school is critical to lifelong learning. Be one of these teachers to give children a good foundation. As a top college for education majors, our elementary education undergraduate degree program emphasizes experiential learning and offers you the chance to start working in real classroom settings during your first year of study. By the time you graduate, you’ll have completed five to six placements in diverse classrooms, providing you with excellent preparation for the teaching world.
In conjunction with the elementary education undergraduate degree program, Goshen College’s education program also offers dual certifications in teaching K-12 special education and K-6 English language learners. Additionally, we offer certifications in secondary education and all-grade education.
The GC education program offers unique experiences to expand your own education. Our on-campus laboratory kindergarten provides a valuable opportunity for observation of child development and behavior in a rich interactive environment. At Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, which hosts over 5,000 pre-K-12 students a year, you’ll have the chance to explore environmental education in a hands-on setting. And if you travel abroad with our Study-Service Term, you’ll get the chance to work with children or youth in another part of the world!
By Gussie Nafziger ’23 A version of his story originally appeared in The Record Most people celebrate their birthdays with presents and cake. This year, Kathryn Aschliman, professor emerita of education, chose something a little different. In honor of her 90th birthday, she wrote a book. “I…
Kenton Swartley '83, community partnerships and STEM facilitator at Cedar Falls Schools, has been named as a recipient of the 2021 Iowa STEM Teacher Award. The award is given to teachers who go above and beyond to inspire student interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Stefon Luckey '15 wears many hats in the Cassopolis, Michigan community. He balances his role on the Cassopolis Village Council, a seventh-grade teacher and a coach for the district's girls basketball program.
of 2016-17 graduates who sought teaching jobs were employed right after graduation
of education alumni say their undergraduate education prepared them for their teaching career
of education faculty have had K-12 classroom teaching experience
of student teachers who finish the education program pass qualifying test for licensure
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Sheri (Greaser) Hartzler has led a life in service of others since graduating from Goshen College in 1973 with a degree in elementary education.
Sheri's storyIsaias "Toby" Faustino, a 2016 elementary education graduate, student taught at Parkside Elementary and coached freshman football at Goshen High School. He was and continues to be an inspiration to his students and players.
Isaias' storyAs a teacher with an active lifestyle, Liz Martin '07 loves living and working in Goshen.
Liz's storyMinh (Nguyen) Kauffman ’74 has dedicated her professional life to social change and community building across countries, cultures and language barriers.
Justine (Clemmer) Pletcher ’72 was a leader on the GC field hockey team and longtime elementary school teacher, whose classroom guidelines were simple: “Treat Others Right and Do the Right Thing.”
Justine's storyAlly, a 2017 elementary education graduate, didn’t have to come far to have the world at her fingertips. One reason she chose GC is because of the opportunities to study abroad.
Ally's storyKathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary Education
Suzanne Ehst
Professor of Education
Director of Secondary Education
Brooke Lemmon
Associate Professor of Education
Director of Special Education
Elisa Zwier
Director of Teach Elkhart County
Assistant Professor of Education
Janine Ostergren
Education Administrative Assistant
