The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators

Teacher Education Assembly kicked off this morning with the Field Directors' Meeting. Lots of critical topics discussed but more importantly, lots of laughter and collaboration!

PACTE is excited to hear our keynote speaker, Andre Daughty, at next week's Teacher Education Assembly. Andre is a highly-regarded urban educator in Oklahoma with over twenty years of experience. As a master teacher and transformational leader, he has distinguished himself through his impactful workshops and professional development seminars. Characterized by high energy, practical strategies, collaboration, and captivating stories, Andre's sessions seamlessly connect content to the real world. Recognized as one of the most sought-after leadership, school, and classroom presenters in America, Andre continues to make a lasting difference in schools and organizations nationwide.

Please consider putting your hat in the ring! Deadline for nominations to the board is September 30th. Openings for public, private, and at-large representatives. Send a picture and a 200 word statement to john.ward@live.kutztown.edu. Please address Name, title, present position and institution, statement describing your interest and why you would be a good addition to the Board, prior involvement in PAC-TE.

Have you registered yet? Early bird registration ends on September 30th.

PAC-TE's 53rd Teacher Education Assembly (TEA) will be in person on October 23-25, 2024 at the Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center,  800 E Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111-2807 This year's theme is: Glow Up or Be Canceled: Responding to Gen Z Early bird registration is still available until 9/30/24! Visit the PAC-TE website to register for this event: https://lnkd.in/eSc5tXrD

Past-President John Ward officially hands over the gavel to President Tom Conway to officially begin the Board of Directors Annual Retreat. In addition to touring the schoolhouse, board members went on carriage rides around the farm, toured the original farmhouse, and went horseback riding. It was an amazing day filled with nostalgia among the many original artifacts and working to continue the cause for professional educator prep programs.

PAC-TE Board of Directors participated in their annual retreat on June 3rd at the 1848 Concord School and Carriage House in Saltsburg, PA. In addition to retreat activities, board members met throughout the day to work together to continue the PAC-TE mission for professional educator prep programs.

Please welcome Dr. Karin Sprow Forte to the PAC-TE Board of Directors! Karin is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State Harrisburg and has fourteen years of experience working at a public university in a professional educator preparation program. She believes that stronger partnerships are needed among the stakeholders in education, including state agencies, education associations, community colleges, school districts, higher education institutions, and community partners, to improve teacher preparation and professional development. Karin will serve PAC-TE and its institutions faithfully to ensure that the mission and values of PAC-TE are sustained in our efforts to wrestle with challenges and continue to strengthen the teaching profession. Welcome Dr. Sprow Forte! 

Please welcome Stephanie Long to the PAC-TE Board of Directors! Stephanie is an Assistant Professor of Education at Butler County Community College where she serves as chair of the Early Childhood Education PreK-4 and the Child Development/Family Studies associate degree programs. She is also an instructor in the College’s Praxis/PECT teacher certification test prep program. She contributes to her institution by serving on the Mission, Vision, and Goals, Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Committee. In addition, she is a Higher Ed Consortium member. Stephanie feels her presence on the Board will bring a welcome community college perspective to the organization. Welcome Stephanie! 

Please welcome Dr. Robin Drogan to the PAC-TE Board of Directors! She is a professor and graduate coordinator for Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg and serves on the University Curriculum Committee. She is the Graduate Coordinator of Exceptionality Programs working with graduate students to obtain certification. She received state and local grants to enhance instruction for pre-service teachers, and as a scholar, her work has focused on the application behavioral supports and PBS, teaming and collaboration, and special education leadership. In addition to PAC-TE, she is a member of Association of Positive Behavior Supports and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) including sub-divisions DADD, DEC, CCBD, and TED. Welcome Dr. Drogan!