Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Assemblywoman Jenne talks with college officials about need for diversity in teacher education programs


Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne recently met with students and admnistrators from SUNY Potsdam, Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton to discuss steps that can be taken to address the looming teacher shortage and to increase diversity in the teaching field. Staff from the four college's HEOP and EOP programs were among those in attendance at the session. Among those in attendance at the session were (top photo) SLU HEOP Director Bill Short, SLU student Amanda Huebner-Lane, SLU student Kenesha Taylor, SUNY Potsdam Center for Diversity Interim Director Louise Tyo, Assemblywoman Jenne, Clarkson student Jheilyno Colon, Clarkson HEOP Assistant Director Kelvin Herrera-Hassan and SUNY Potsdam Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification Amy Guiney.