Current students as well as graduates have a lot to say about the programs here at FHSU

"Fort Hays State University has an Elementary Education program that pushed me to become the best teacher that I can possibly be. There are many education al opportunities that helped me gain insight to grow professionally and the overall experience ha been very positive." - Brandi Bechard, Senior, Teacher Education

"I think FHSU's education department is great. After transferring from a small community college, I feel at home at FHSU. All of my classes transferred easily, allowing me to become a member of the elementary education program my second semester here. The instructors I have been in contact with are very caring and helpful. W9ith this positive experience, I am excited to complete my degree and begin teaching. I would recommend FHSU's education program to anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher." - Megan Leseberg, Junior Transfer Student, Teacher Education

"The additional knowledge I am getting from the special education minor will be extremely helpful in the classroom. I have worked in both regular education and special education classrooms and I know from experience that knowledge of special education assessments and practices are vital in the regular education classroom." - Lisa Sullivan, 2003 Graduate, Teacher Education, Special Education Minor

"The Teacher Education Department has provided me with the skills and knowledge to become an effective teacher. The field experiences have been invaluable because we actually get the opportunity to observe master teachers in action. I have also enjoyed the fact that the education professors know and care about their students. We are not simply numbers, we ar valued individuals." - Shaunna Scott, Senior, Teacher Education

"I consider my experiences at FHSU to be more positive, rewarding, and helpful than any I cold have received at another university. The professors are helpful and knowledgeable. The hands-on approach the Education department takes to learning the craft of teaching is why the graduates from this program are os highly employable." - Michelle Joy, Graduate, Teacher Education