Education Department Newletter - October 2022
Message From Assistant Professor
The pandemic made many of us realize human connection is vital to our success and to our life overall. We need connections. During the pandemic I often heard people ask, “when can we return to normal?” I never wanted ‘normal.’ I wanted an improvement. I hoped the pandemic would help all humans see the blessings and gifts of the world in a new way. I was ready for a new phase. The pandemic gave us the gift of time away for us to focus and prioritize what is important- to re-connect with ourselves.
As Trinity revitalizes into our next phase, we are also focused on connections as well. We have a new schedule for our traditional students that allows space on Wednesdays for connections. Some students are connecting to their faith. Some students are connecting to their body and health. Some students are connecting to partners for career growth opportunities. One student in class was telling me about a week ago about her new paid opportunity at a local Special Education Cooperative. She was able to take advantage of a Wednesday Opportunity and was hired as an aide for her Wednesdays. She is able to get to know a new school environment and was talking about how this experience is helping to shape what type of school and job she wants after graduation.
In just a couple of weeks we will host the Connections event. All of our students- traditional, adult, and graduate- are invited to connect with partners in the field, learn about job opportunities, engage in mock interviews, and overall network and connect. I know I can’t wait for the day and to see even more connections happen.
A good friend always says that you are never too busy for what is important. Continue making connections- trust me, it’s worth it. I can’t wait to continue to hear about where these opportunities bring our students next.
Dr. Sara Baillie Gorman, EdD, BCBA
Director of Education Operations │ Professor of Education
Faculty Accomplishments
Dr. William Boerman-Cornell, Professor of Education, provided a virtual presentation of “Using Graphic Novels to Teach in the Academic Disciplines: Connecting, Bridging, and Extending” at the Teacher Capacity Building on New Literacy and Media Conference (Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana, Jakarta, Indonesia) in August 2022.
Bill also presented “How Graphic Novels Help Us Learn” to the Palos Heights Public Library Community in September 2022.
Well done, Dr. Boerman-Cornell!
Professional Development Series
The Education Unit is excited to offer our Fall 2022 Professional Development (4 Session) Series. On Wednesday, Sept 21st we welcomed 16 professionals in K – 12 education (both Christian and Public) to our first session of the semester.
Dr. Michael Dieter, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, presented Building Relationships With Students Through Asset-Based Language (BIPs) (1 hour session)
“Through our group discussions participants showed the value they place on building positive relationships with their students.” – Dr. Dieter
Next session: Oct 19 │3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop II: Minding Your Mental Work: Strategies for Destressing While You Teach presented by Dr. Syreetha Yokley, Assistant Professor of Special Education.
Adivising Day/Fall 2022 Connections Education Event
RSVP for Group Advising
Advising Day and Connections
Wednesday, October 26th
This day has been designed to provide you with information regarding your academic program, as well as providing the opportunity to network and make professional connections. Traditional education majors are expected to attend the following:
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM – Group Advising Sessions begin (rsvp required)
Throughout the day – 1:1 meeting with your Advisor.
1:00 – 5:00 PM – Connections in the DeVos (Mitchell Gymnasium). Network with employers and practice your interviewing skills.
Young Authors 2023 - Save the Date
April 25, 2023: Young Authors Reception (6:30 PM)
April 26, 2023: Young Authors Festival (8:30 AM – 1 PM)
We are thrilled to announce our guest author is Laura Martin . She is the first Young Authors attendee to return as a published author. Read more below.
Trinity Wednesday Experience
Great opportunity to gain Trinity Wednesday Experience.
Classroom Helper
Chicago Southwest Christian (Tinley Park) – PAID Math Tutors needed on Wednesdays
Tutors are primarily needed for Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra. It would be every other week from 1:15 – 2:30 PM. This is a paid position.
To apply, please email:
Philip Siemer, (psiemer@swchristian.org)
Principal, Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Tinley Park Campus www.swchristian.org
Wednesday Career Day Visits
Join us on a visit to the sites below to learn about their organizations, initiatives, employment opportunities, and to engage with their teachers and students.
Visit Agenda:
– Welcome presentation from Administration
– Site/Campus Tour
– Classroom Observation or Meet and Greet
– Q&A with teachers and staff
We will be taking the Trinity bus to the Career Visits. Registration is limited.
Nov 2nd (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
Career Day Visit (Chicago West Side Christian School)
Nov 9th (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Career Day Visit (Bethshan)
Please contact education@trnty.edu with any questions.
Are you looking for a Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Volunteer, or Summer Job? Take a look at our systems linked below for access to job opportunities!
Full-time Teaching and Education related positions can be found on the Handshake system.
Part-time, full-time, internship and volunteer education related opportunities can be found on your Brightspace – Education Unit Home Site – Job Board.
If you have a story to tell or an opportunity to share, please email education@trnty.edu.
We’d love to hear from you.
2022 – 2023
Oct 26: Advising Day/Fall 2022 Connections Education Event
Nov 2nd: Career Day Visit (Chicago West Side Christian School)
Nov 9th – Career Day Visit (Bethshan)
Dec 9: Student Teacher Commissioning Reception
Jan 4: Adult Program Orientation
Jan 9: Spring 2023 Student Teaching Orientation
Mar 15: Advising Day/Spring 2022 Connections Education Event
Apr 25: Young Authors Reception
Apr 26: Young Authors Festival
April 28: Student Teacher Commissioning Reception