Six North Central Missouri College education students attended the Missouri State Teacher Association state convention held in Columbia, where over 70 college students from across the state attended.
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North Central Missouri College MSTA members who attended the state conference recently include, from left, Ashley Johnson, Savanna Linhart, Noah Hudson, Aubrey Burns, Carli Beck, Lexi Bowyer and instructor Cassie Cordray.
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NCMC students attending were Carli Beck and Aubrey Burns of Gallatin, Lexi Bowyer of Meadville, Noah Hudson of Maysville, Ashley Johnson of Trenton and Savanna Linhart of Milan.
SMSTA students met in small groups to discuss issues they face as college students and what they look forward to in their careers.
“Being able to attend this conference in-person with six pre-service teachers was a very memorable experience,” said Cassie Cordray, NCMC Education Instructor and SMSTA sponsor. “Our students had the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the field, they learned information they can apply to their future classrooms, and it increased their confidence and motivation as they continue their journeys to become certified teachers.”
Darbie Valenti Huff was the keynote presenter. Darbie is the 2016 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Her teaching experience spans third through eighth grades, along with serving as an adjunct professor for her alma mater. She has dedicated a majority of her career to serving in rural schools, such as North Andrew, King City, and Savannah, as well as spending three years in the St. Joseph School District.
The 2022 Student MSTA State Ambassadors were elected and include Ms. Beck, Brady O’Neill, Jordan Merli, and Paisley Thompson from Southeast Missouri State University. They will plan and lead the SMSTA meeting in 2022.
“Carli is a great leader on our campus. She will be an asset to the State SMSTA Ambassador team. She will bring new ideas to the table, and she will be a great voice for future teachers, said Mrs. Cordray.
The Missouri State Teachers Association is the leading education association serving Missouri educators since 1856. MSTA headquarters is in Columbia.