Education: Elementary and Secondary

Teachers touch the lives of almost everyone. Think back. Who was the one special teacher who made an impact on you? Perhaps it was the person who taught you how to script the perfect “a.” Or maybe it was the person who kept telling you that “yes, by goodness, you are going to kick that ball into the goal.”

Whether you knew you were going to be a teacher the moment you walked into your first-grade classroom, or you’re just now exploring your options, you should know that Graceland’s teaching program is one of the finest. Graceland understands the importance of both the theory and practice of teaching, which is why you’ll study many different teaching philosophies as well as spend hours getting practical training in classrooms. We also understand that in order to be a leader in the classroom, you have to understand technology. Graceland’s teacher education program has been cited for excellence in providing students with technological experience.

Our graduates are well prepared (or so their colleagues say) and they are an asset to the schools that hire them. When you graduate with an education major from Graceland, you’ll be qualified to teach in public and private schools across the country, from the Mesquite Independent School District in Texas to the Blue Valley School District in Overland, Kansas to the Westwood Community School in Sloan, Iowa.