Conference Details
Experience the wonders of teaching and see what careers in education are all about. You'll engage with UNC professors, students and alumni, and enjoy a day in the life of a UNC teacher candidate. This conference offers insights to the teaching profession, classroom strategies and tips, and how to begin your journey to becoming an educator!
Workshops and Speakers
Enjoy interactive workshop sessions with teaching experts, UNC faculty and current UNC students by area of interest.
Q&A Student Panel
Meet the best of UNC’s Teacher Candidates during the Q&A Student Panel. Ask questions about college life and interact with our spectacular students.
Info Fair
Learn more about UNC's education programs, the college application process, life on campus here at UNC and more!
Conference Agenda
7:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
UC Ballrooms
Doors open to the University Center Ballroom
8:15 AM
Opening
Welcome
Suzette Youngs, Chris Kyser, and James Erekson, Future Teacher Conference Organizers
University of Northern Colorado
Introduction
Jared Stallones, dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Andy Feinstein, president, University of Northern Colorado
Most Inspiring Teachers Recognition
Keynote:
Mekialaya White, CBS News Anchor, Denver CO
UNC alumnus ‘08, Journalism and Communications major
9:45 AM
Workshop #1
McKee Hall
10:20 AM
Workshop #2
McKee Hall
10:55 AM
Workshop #3
McKee Hall
11:30 AM
Lunch/Student Panel
Students exit McKee and follow signs for lunch or student panel
GROUP 1 - Lunch at Holmes Dining Hall
GROUP 2 - Student Panel in Multipurpose Room in Campus Commons
12:30 AM
Lunch/Student Panel
GROUP 1 - Student Panel in Multipurpose Room in Campus Commons
GROUP 2 - Lunch at Holmes Dining Hall
1:10 PM
Groups Join Back Together in Multipurpose Room in Campus Commons
Multipurpose Room of Campus Commons
1:15 PM
Conference Wrap Up
Multipurpose Room of Campus Commons
2:00 PM
Campus Tour
For those of you who are registered for the campus tour, it will begin immediately following the Informational Fair. Students will meet UNC student ambassadors in the Multipurpose Room in the Campus Commons.
Office of Admissions
Do you want to earn a teaching degree from UNC? Visit the Office of Admissions for application details.
Clubs and Organizations
Learn more about the clubs and organizations you can join as a UNC Bear and future teacher candidate.
Visit UNC
Open doors for opportunity and adventure with in-person and virtual campus visit opportunities.
Can't wait to become a teacher?
TEACH Colorado provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. When you sign up, you get perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 back in fee reimbursements towards expenses related to applying to your program (including testing and fingerprints), and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship! Learn more about what TEACH Colorado has to offer.
