Retirement reception for Julie Barnhill, April 25, 2024

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Members of the Illinois State University community are invited to a retirement reception for Director of Presidential and Trustee Events Julie Barnhill on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Aaron Leetch Club, Hancock Stadium.

Student Yehiri Gonzalez and her journey to Teach Chicago Tomorrow

Student Yehiri Gonzalez stands wearing a red t-shirt that says "Believer, motivator, innovator, educator," in front of mural.

The College of Education’s collaboration with the Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) pathways program supports Chicago Public School (CPS) graduates looking to become licensed educators in CPS schools. The program provides individual and community resources to support students of all backgrounds in starting their teaching career. Elementary Education student Yehiri Gonzalez speaks on her experience as a CPS graduate, and how the TCT program is supporting her education as a Bilingual educator.