How to Become a Teacher!

For neighbors who were unable to tune into our Facebook live session on How to Become a Teacher on Thursday, May 5, 2022, you may view watch the video below.

Slides from Presentation

Links from Presentation:

Apply at our website :www.nl.edu/apply

Transcripts can be sent to admissions@nl.edu

Teach Grant TEACH Grants | Federal Student Aid

Teach Grant Application Teach Grant Application | NLU

Teach Grant Additional Information Teach Grant Information 2020-2021 Update 2 (00000002) 06.17.2020 (00000002).pdf (nl.edu)

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/minority-teachers-of-illinois-mti-scholarship-program.html

Teacher Loan Forgiveness https://www.isac.org/students/after-college/forgiveness-programs/illinois-teachers-and-child-care-providers-loan-repayment-program.html

Gateways Scholarship https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/scholarship

Grow Your Own https://growyourownteachers.org/

If you’re interested in exploring a graduate degree in education, you may contact:

Maurie Richie – NLU Outreach Development Specialist – Graduate Programs

mrichie@nl.edu

Patti Duda – NLU Enrollment Specialist – Undergraduate Programs

pduda2@nl.edu

Speakers

MAURIE RICHIE

Maurie is currently working as an Outreach Development Specialist at National Louis University. He works with students who are seeking to get their graduate degrees and endorsements in education.  He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting and has worked 18 years in Accounting and six years in Human Resources before working in education.  He loves sharing information with others about grants, scholarships, interviewing tips, etc.  Maurie has lived in Albany Park for 12 years.

PATTI DUDA

Patti Duda is currently working as an Enrollment Specialist for National Louis University’s undergraduate Educator Preparation programs.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Executive Accounting from Loyola University of Chicago and a Master of Arts in Special Education from National Louis University. Patti has worked in District 41 and with the Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE).  Patti has also worked in higher education for over 15 years.  Patti enjoys working with students of all ages and is happy to be here tonight to share and present the NLU UG Educator Preparation programs.

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