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Thanks for the Memories

Below are a sampling of the collected stories from alumni, faculty, staff, and students about their experiences in our College.


Reflections on Teachers College and History

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." -Albert Einstein
Dianne Holcomb, graduate - Kearney, NE USA
BS, Home Economics, 1981




Mentors and Leaders

I wanted to remember and thank some of the faculty that I had as mentors and teachers during...
Julie Johnson, Alum and faculty member - Lincoln,NE,USA
Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction, Teachers College, 1984a

Truly, my time in Teachers College was a ‘magical’ moment that I will never forget!
D'vee Buss, degrees from the college - Lincoln, NE USA
Master of Arts, educational Psychology, 1991 Ph.D. Education-Administration, Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in educational leadership & higher education, August 2002

She became my mentor, my sage, my coach and cheerleader, and my friend.
Ronda Credille, Ph. D., Alumnus - Bolivar, MO, USA
Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction Graduated: December 2003

She enlightened me to open my eyes toward US education systems and guided me to be a life long learner and scholar.
Hyesung Park, Alumna - Seoul, Korea
Ph.D. Administration, Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology) 2004

I met an amazing professor who changed the course of my life.
Cynthia Godwin, attended from 1979-1982 - Grandview, MO, USA
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, December 1982 gradution

Dr. James Rutledge was my undergraduate and graduate advisor...
GERALD SKOOG, alumnus - Lubbock, TX
BS in Ed in 1958 Ed.D in Secondary Education 1969




Memories of Student Life

I also met many students from different countries around the world. I know that being part of this college has made a big difference in our lives.
Anastasia McNulty, Alumna - Lincoln, NE, USA
MA (Curriculum and Instruction) PhD (Educational Studies)

Earning my teaching degree opened doors for my future that I couldn't imagine and now I'm working on my graduate degree in Leadership.
Amy Amundson, Alumni undergrad - Omaha, NE USA
BS Elementary Education; Hearing Impairment 1998

The cheerleading uniform on display at Love Library'through July 2008
Annette Wiechert, Tutors Alumni Association President - Lincoln, NE, USA
BS in Education, '71

I attended the University of Nebraska Lab School - University High School from 1955-1959.
Gary Hoffman, Graduate of the University of Nebraska Lab School in 1959 - Lincoln. Nebraska USA
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Tools of the trade

In 1985-86 we used original Macintosh computers to complete a project in Math C & I using a program known as Logo and true "floppy disks".
Shelby Greene Guthrie, Alum - Nashville, TN, USA
BS in Elementary Education




Then and now




Achievements



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