Whitmer Teaching Professions

03/31/2026

We had an amazing time visiting Adrian College with our juniors and seniors!

From exploring the beautiful campus to engaging in interactive activities, our students got a firsthand look at college life. The best part? Connecting with current students and staff who made the experience so welcoming and meaningful.

Thank you, Adrian College, for hosting us and giving our students such an incredible opportunity to learn, explore, and envision their future! Adrian College Teacher Education Program Adrian College

03/14/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to take some of my Teaching Professions students to Bowling Green State University for the Educators of Color Panel.

The panel included incredible teachers and administrators from Washington Local Schools and Toledo Public Schools who shared their real experiences working in education across Northwest Ohio. It was powerful for my students to hear honest stories about the challenges, successes, and impact educators can have in their communities.

What made me the most proud was watching my students confidently participate in a space that was primarily designed for college students. They asked thoughtful, insightful questions and represented our program so well.

Moments like this remind me why I love what I do—seeing future educators step into professional spaces, engage in meaningful conversations, and begin to see themselves as part of the profession.

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

So proud of my juniors! They are now CPR and First Aid certified and ready to help when it matters most. The mannequins survived… and the class may have gotten a little goofy by the end, but learning life-saving skills should be memorable!

03/07/2026

So incredibly proud of our Whitmer Teaching Professions students who competed at the Ohio Educators Rising State Conference!

Their hard work, creativity, and passion for education truly paid off, and they are officially National Qualifiers! Watching these students grow into future educators — and someday even colleagues — is one of the best parts of this program.

I can’t wait to see what they accomplish next at Nationals! Portland, Oregon here we come!!!!

03/04/2026

Teaching Professions students at our group dinner in Columbus! They all got their own tiny whales because they are going to do WHALE-y GREAT at their competitions! 🐳

02/26/2026

So proud of our three Teaching Professions students who were inducted into NTHS this evening - Joanna Just, Claire Olszewski and Marlee Chappell!

Your commitment to academic excellence and your passion for becoming future educators truly set you apart. The dedication, leadership, and heart you bring to the field of education make us incredibly proud.

The future of the classroom is bright because of students like you! 🍎📚

02/21/2026

Congrats on senior night Toshionna Forbes & Serenity Winlock 🩷

02/19/2026

I absolutely love getting the opportunity to step out of my classroom and into so many others throughout Washington Local Schools!

Observing my students during their internships is one of the best parts of my job. I get to see them in action, growing in confidence, building relationships, and truly making an impact — all while witnessing the amazing things happening across our district.

So proud of these future educators and grateful to see all the incredible learning taking place every day! 🍎

02/19/2026

Excited to celebrate Toshionna Forbes, the senior I selected to attend the CTC Superintendent Luncheon for her excellence in Teaching Professions!

She consistently goes above and beyond — creating impressive, professional-level lessons and taking initiative without hesitation. Internship mentors describe her as a natural in the classroom, and it’s easy to see why. Her positivity, kindness, and leadership make her truly deserving of this honor. So proud! 👏✨

02/19/2026

I am so proud to share that I selected Marlee Chappell as the junior to attend the CTC Superintendent Luncheon in recognition of her outstanding work in Teaching Professions!

She brings such a positive attitude, incredible creativity, and a strong work ethic to everything she does. She recently began her first internship and is already proving she’s a natural in the elementary classroom. I cannot wait to see the impact she continues to make in education. So well deserved! 👏🍎