University to host Governor's School
Laura Bond
Issue date: 4/20/06 Section: News
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This summer, a select number of high school students will come to the university to participate in the Tennessee Governor's School for Prospective Teachers.
"The state has a limited number of Governor's Schools, so we're very proud to have one here." Jane Brower, an assistant professor for the Teacher Preparation Academy, said.
In a schoolwide e-mail Meredith Perry, a grants specialist, said: "The Governor's School is designed to broaden students' perceptions about the exciting challenges and possibilities associated with the teaching profession."
The school is designed for students who interested in the teaching profession
"Teaching is a very rewarding career," Brower said. "If more people saw the rewards of teaching, there wouldn't be a teacher shortage."
The five-week program begins on June 4 and ends on July 7. The school is free to participants. They will be housed on campus during the session.
At the end of the Governor's School, students will receive six hours of college credit.
According to Perry, more than 100 students have participated in the school so far.
Brower said 25 high school students were selected out of a pool of 110 applicants to attend this year.
According to the state of Tennessee's Web site, any high school sophomore or junior attending a Tennessee public, private or home school can apply to attend a Governor's School.
"The schools were created with gifted and talented students in mind," the Web site stated. "Applicants were in the top 10 percent of their classes."
The classes will be taught by teachers in the Hamilton County school system, as well as UTC professors.
The students will engage in activities in the university and community.
They will attend classes, work with a local autistic program and visit the Challenger Center.
The students will also venture out into the community to learn about educational programs offered by the Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum.
According to the state of Tennessee's Web site, there are nine Governor's Schools housed at universities across the state, including the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Memphis.
Each school focuses on a different subject matter, ranging from arts and sciences to humanities.
"The state has a limited number of Governor's Schools, so we're very proud to have one here." Jane Brower, an assistant professor for the Teacher Preparation Academy, said.
In a schoolwide e-mail Meredith Perry, a grants specialist, said: "The Governor's School is designed to broaden students' perceptions about the exciting challenges and possibilities associated with the teaching profession."
The school is designed for students who interested in the teaching profession
"Teaching is a very rewarding career," Brower said. "If more people saw the rewards of teaching, there wouldn't be a teacher shortage."
The five-week program begins on June 4 and ends on July 7. The school is free to participants. They will be housed on campus during the session.
At the end of the Governor's School, students will receive six hours of college credit.
According to Perry, more than 100 students have participated in the school so far.
Brower said 25 high school students were selected out of a pool of 110 applicants to attend this year.
According to the state of Tennessee's Web site, any high school sophomore or junior attending a Tennessee public, private or home school can apply to attend a Governor's School.
"The schools were created with gifted and talented students in mind," the Web site stated. "Applicants were in the top 10 percent of their classes."
The classes will be taught by teachers in the Hamilton County school system, as well as UTC professors.
The students will engage in activities in the university and community.
They will attend classes, work with a local autistic program and visit the Challenger Center.
The students will also venture out into the community to learn about educational programs offered by the Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum.
According to the state of Tennessee's Web site, there are nine Governor's Schools housed at universities across the state, including the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Memphis.
Each school focuses on a different subject matter, ranging from arts and sciences to humanities.
