Into the cities: The beginning of urban teacher prep

Professor Emeritus Savario "Sam" Mungo.

Watching young teachers try, and fail, to teach in unfamiliar urban settings, Savario “Sam” Mungo came to Illinois State determined to find a way to help teacher candidates understand the challenges they would face.

Alum earns Hawaii Teacher of the Year honor

Matthew Lawrence and family at the Hawaii Teacher of the Year Ceremony at the governor's mansion. From left: Matthew Lawrence, Beth Lawrence, Mark Lawrence, and Jessika Lawrence with baby Lily Ann.

In October, Illinois State alum Matthew Lawrence was recognized as the Hawaii Teacher of the Year at the governor’s mansion. He was chosen among the state’s approximately 11,000 educators.