

Careers in Education Open House 2025
Join the Goshen College education department as it hosts an open house where visitors can explore the possibilities of careers in education!
Getting a solid start in early childhood is critical to lifelong learning. As a top college for elementary education majors, our undergraduate degree program emphasizes experiential learning, offering you the chance to start working in real classroom settings during your first year of study. By the time you graduate, you will have completed five to six placements in diverse classrooms, providing excellent preparation for the teaching world. Be one of the elementary level teachers that gives young students a good foundation!
Our elementary education program is designed to give aspiring elementary school teachers the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the classroom. You will learn how to create a positive learning environment, teach reading and math skills, and help your students develop their critical thinking and literacy skills. In addition, our elementary education programs emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the classroom. You will learn how to create a culturally responsive classroom and address the needs of all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
If you are interested in becoming an elementary school teacher, our degree in elementary education is a great place to start.
In conjunction with the elementary education undergraduate degree program, Goshen College offers dual certifications in teaching K-12 special education and K-6 English language learners. Additionally, we offer teaching license certifications in secondary education and all-grade education.
The GC elementary teacher education program offers unique experiences to expand educator preparation. Our on-campus laboratory kindergarten provides a valuable opportunity to observe 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 will have the chance to explore environmental education in a hands-on setting. Furthermore, if you travel abroad with our Study-Service Term, you will get the chance to work with children or youth in another part of the world!
Prepare for a rewarding career in elementary education today! The elementary education major at Goshen College will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to become an excellent teacher. With a focus on experiential learning, you will be prepared to work in various classroom settings with diverse learners.
Join the Goshen College education department as it hosts an open house where visitors can explore the possibilities of careers in education!
A Celebration of Life service for Anita Stalter is scheduled for Sunday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Goshen Theater (216 S. Main Street, Goshen, Ind.). After the service, there will be a “Cinnamon Rolls and Stories” sharing time.
Goshen College has announced the approval of a new Master of Arts in Teaching program by the Education and Deaf Studies Department, and will begin admitting students for the fall of 2025. This program is designed to address the need for qualified educators in the United States, particularly in Indiana, where teacher shortages have reached alarming levels.
of 2016-17 graduates who sought teaching jobs were employed right after graduation
of student teachers who finish the education program pass qualifying test for licensure
of education alumni say their undergraduate education prepared them for their teaching career
of education faculty have had K-12 classroom teaching experience
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Kristen Savage came to Goshen College to study elementary education, and after a few years of teaching opened her own riding school.
Kristen's storyMinh (Nguyen) Kauffman ’74 has dedicated her professional life to social change and community building across countries, cultures and language barriers.
Liz Berg '12, from Canada, and Marcelle Zoughbi '13, from Palestine, came to Goshen College to study nursing and elementary education. While at Goshen, they became activists for peace and justice in the Middle East.
Liz's storyAs a teacher with an active lifestyle, Liz Martin '07 loves living and working in Goshen.
Liz's storyAlena Miller ’23, a Spanish and education double major from Huntington, Indiana, loves language and plans to become a Spanish teacher.
Alena's storySheri (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 storyKathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary Education
Suzanne Ehst
Professor of Education and Director of Master of Arts in Teaching
Brooke Lemmon
Professor of Education
Director of Special Education
Steve Thalheimer
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Education
Danaé Wirth
Director of Accreditation
Assistant Professor of Education
Robina Sommers
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of Teach Elkhart County
Roy Jackson II
Assistant Professor of Education
Janine Ostergren
Education Administrative Assistant