Three Trine students named Outstanding Future Educators

CARMEL, Ind. - (05/11/2017) — Three Trine University education majors were honored as Outstanding Future Educators by the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education on April 7.

Nicklaus Lang, a social studies education major from Indianapolis; James Washington III, a health and physical education major from Michigan City; and Kaitlyn Swick, an elementary education major from Coldwater, Michigan, received awards during the organization's Outstanding Future Educators Banquet at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana.

All three are seniors.

"These three future teachers demonstrate everything you would want from an educator: passionate, engaging personalities and dedication to their field," said Anthony Kline, Ph.D., dean of the Franks School of Education. "We are so proud of their extra efforts these past years in the Franks School of Education at Trine University."

Each teacher preparation program in the state recognized teacher candidates for the honor.

"It was absolutely fantastic," said Swick. "From the distinguished educators I had the chance to meet - Indiana's state educator of the year being one of them - to the food and the new teaching ideas, I could not have asked for a better way to begin closing my college career."

"It was an honor being selected to represent Trine University's Franks School of Education," said Washington. "I had the privilege of interacting with many amazing educators and future educators. This opportunity was one I will never forget and makes me look forward to my future."

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Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential institution, offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in programs for students in engineering, mathematics, science, informatics, business, teacher education, communication, criminal justice, golf management, social sciences and various other fields of study. Trine is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and offers 21 varsity sports (introducing men's and women's ice hockey, bowling, esports and women's triathlon in fall 2017). Its golf program includes the university-owned 18-hole championship Zollner Golf Course. Founded in 1884 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org), Trine operates a 450-acre main campus in Angola, Indiana, and education resource centers throughout Indiana, Arizona and Michigan.

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