Former+Cadets

== =Let's see what current and former Teacher Cadets have to say about the program....=

//**Currently attending MESA and dreams of becoming a first grade teacher.**//
"The Teacher Cadet class not only changed me as a person, but it made me 100% sure of being a first grade teacher. This course helped me learn about the different types of learners, how to handle different situations and get the full experience of being a teacher. I loved the field experience because it was all hands on....Being called Ms. Cara by the students was also something I loved because I felt professional. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone who has even a little bit of interest in becoming a teacher. It was the best class I've ever taken and Mrs. Kirgan was the best at teaching this course!"

//**Ryan Miwa**//

 * //Ponderosa High School//**
 * //Science Department//**
 * //Chemistry and AP Chemistry Teacher//**
 * //University of Northern Colorado Graduate 2008//**
 * //BS in Chemistry with education emphasis//**
 * //Minor in mathematics with secondary education//**

"The Teacher Cadet course was one of my most memorable courses that I had in high school. TC was great for getting me prepared for my educational classes while in college. The classes that I was required to take at UNC mirrored many of the same topics and activitites that I completed in TC. For instance, professional portfolio that I created for TC with the different standards and topics was almost exactly like the program portfolio. I would say overall that TC was a great overview and preparation for future education students."

"As for the class, the thing I enjoyed most was the time I spent in the classroom. Since I knew that I wanted to do secondary education, I chose Euclid Middle School to complete my hours...it confirmed my decision that I wanted to teach high school and not middle school. My cooperating teacher Kathy Potter understood that the best way to experience teaching is to do it. She gave me several opportunities to take the class over fully...her style prepared me for when I did my observations in college since I already knew classroom management skills, communication skills and the organization that is required."

"The best piece of advice: this experience will definitely prepare you for the future. And what you put into it, is what you will get out of it."

//**Anna Skarbowski**// //**Currently enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado**// //**Dreams of teaching high school mathematics**// //**Grandview High School Graduate 2011**//

"The Teacher Cadet Program allowed me to really experience what the teaching profession was like, but it also allowed me to really dig into my heart and find a passion for teaching. It was just an incredible experience with which I made some amazing friends."

//**Jolei Patton**// //**Math Teacher**// //**Smokey Hill High School**//

"I had a Teacher Cadet two years ago from Cherry Creek High School. She was a great asset to my class and to my students. I believe in getting the Cadets involved and being a part of the lesson, if not getting them to teach a lesson.