Club, Group, or Activity:

Educators Rising/Future Teachers of America (FTA)

Sponsor:

Dr. Kara Lycke

Meeting Time:

2:30-3:30 Mondays

Place:

Richwoods High School, Room 603

Purpose:

Educators Rising/Future Teachers of America, FTA, is an extra-curricular school organization with the mission of engaging the interest of any Richwoods HS student who is interested in the possibility of a career in teaching or education.  Students can join the club at any time. Officers will be elected.

Members of EdRising/FTA share in the club’s decision-making by participating in a program that recognizes the importance of these priorities:

• Education’s role in a democratic society
• Student’s role as a change agent
• Exploration of educational careers
• Leadership experiences
• Development of community partnerships

Description:

Members will:

·         Gain insights into working with children, peers, and educators in public schools as well as with community members and leaders.

·         Participate in a variety of educational and cultural experiences through active participation in an EdRising/FTA Chapter.

·         Activities may include educational activities with young students in area schools, tutoring in a variety of subject areas in area schools, arranging and hosting guest speakers, assist teachers with responsibilities, college preparation for pursuing a degree and a career in education, role playing and discussions, interact with community members, write articles and editorials for local publications, and plan activities to observe American Education Week, usually in November.