Over 150 future teachers from seven area parishes attended the Educators Rising Regional Conference held at NSU’s Teacher Education Center on Feb 12. The conference was sponsored by NSU’s College of Education and its collegiate chapter of Educators Rising and was a fun filled day of competition and learning.

The future teachers attended presentations given by accomplished educators from NSU’s faculty as well as guest presenters. They also engaged in competitions in areas such as Job Interviews, Children’s Literature, Lesson Planning, Impromptu Speaking and other topics. The Educators Rising program is a solid preparation for anyone’s future.

Sabine parish was well represented by sharp young people from Negreet who turned in a phenomenal performance in the competitions. The Sabine parish winners were as follows.

Children’s Literature:
Middle School-1st place Addyson Wells and Katherine O’Brien, 2nd place Hemi Hobek and Hayes Harper, 3rd place Sarah Dawes (a clean sweep!)
High School-3rd place Lillian Love and Gabe Chisholm
Interactive Bulletin Board:
Middle School-1st place Nila Williams, High School-Kynzlee Dowdy and Emma Thatcher
Impromptu Speaking:
High School-2nd place Jada Atwell

Educators Rising is a nationwide network dedicated to promoting teaching as a career to young people.

Chapters at middle school through high school and college work to raise awareness of Education as a worthwhile career path. NSU’s collegiate chapter is part and parcel of the university’s 140 year tradition of excellence in teacher training.