

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!
In the Goshen College secondary education program, you will learn how to make the subject you love come alive for middle and high school students. Our intensive secondary education program prepares secondary teachers to teach fifth through 12th-grade students in diverse classrooms around the country. With this program’s integrated focus on hands-on learning, you will have the opportunity to start field placements in local classrooms during your first year of study. The coursework will help you think critically and creatively about education in the United States, both past and present.
In addition to learning about teacher education, methods, and strategies, our secondary education prepares students with experience in student teaching and classroom management. You will work with students of all abilities and backgrounds and learn how to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for everyone. As Goshen College secondary education majors, aspiring teachers are well-equipped to make a difference in students’ lives and help them reach their full potential.
Secondary education students complete education courses for teacher certification while double majoring in one of many possible subject areas: chemistry, English, English as a new language, life sciences, math, music, Spanish, physical education, physics, social studies, theater or visual art.
Over 90 percent of GC graduates who sought a teaching position in the last three years are now employed as teachers. Throughout the secondary education program, you are prepared to teach diverse students, integrate learning across disciplines, and design creative and challenging curricula—all of which are essential for success for middle school teachers and high school teachers.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, the Goshen College’s secondary education program is a perfect choice. Financial aid is also available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Goshen College community!
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 education faculty have had K-12 classroom teaching experience
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
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Mariela Esparza ’24 is combining her love of literature and language with her passion for helping students.
Mariela's storyElizabeth was an English and education double major from Greensboro, N.C. who graduated in 2016. While at GC, she was the editor of The Record and a co-leader of the Ultimate Frisbee Club.
Elizabeth's storyAnastasia Stevens ’24 has a passion for languages and wants to use her linguistics skills to help others.
Anastasia's storyAs a child, Isis Espinoza ’24 learned English with help from her teachers, now she wants to do the same for others.
As a teacher with an active lifestyle, Liz Martin '07 loves living and working in Goshen.
Liz's storyBrody Thomas loves music, so much that he stayed in Goshen to teach music at Bethany Christian Schools.
Brody's storySuzanne Ehst
Professor of Education and Director of Master of Arts in Teaching
Brooke Lemmon
Professor of Education
Director of Special Education
Kathy Meyer Reimer
Professor of Education
Director of Elementary 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