Tag Archive: Local Teachers

College Receives State Grant to Encourage Math, Science Teaching Careers

November 1, 2023

East Central College has been awarded a state “Grow Your Own” grant to encourage students in its education program to pursue careers in teaching math and science at the middle school level. The College is receiving $45,000 through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the form of a Developing an Educator… View Article

ECC, SBU Sign Agreement for Future Educators

November 8, 2021

East Central College and Southwest Baptist University signed an agreement last week to streamline the transfer into the university’s education program. The articulation agreement provides ECC graduates who earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching a smooth transition into SBU’s bachelor of science in elementary education program, which aligns with ECC’s strategic plan, said Dr…. View Article

East Central College NEA Honors Inspiring Local Teachers

May 7, 2019

Educators have a profound effect on students in many capacities. The East Central College chapter of the National Education Association (NEA) is honoring those educators with the 2019 Inspirers of Excellence Award. “This award is about teachers who are making an impact on a student’s life,” said ECC-NEA President Sue Henderson. “We want to celebrate… View Article