Internship Q&A: Student Gavin Ripka’s experience at Tacoma Arts Live
With a triple major, multiple internships, three study away experiences, and lots of participation in campus life, Gavin Ripka is soaking up as much as he can at PLU. We caught up with Gavin to learn more about his most recent internship experience with Tacoma…
Major Minute Monday: Education
Curious about what it’s like to major in Education at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Paul Sutton breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU teachers to the hands-on opportunities our program creates for future teachers. Watch this one-minute video for insights…
Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24
When the principal of N/a’an Ku Sê, a rural school in Namibia that serves the San people, asked PLU Music Education major Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 to expand their existing music program to include children in junior primary (grades K-3), she initially felt daunted at…
You Ask. We Answer. How is your Education program?
Thinking about education at PLU? When are education students able to enter the classroom? Can you gain skills in teaching students while you study away? In this session, John Wright, assistant professor of Education, and Ryan Branchini answer your questions!
Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science
Grayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her own science teachers, and aspires to become the sort of educator that inspires and excites students about science. Next…
Special Education Major Gavin Knapp ’23 Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District
Gavin Knapp ’23 reflects on Fife Public Schools with a new lens, now student teaching with one of his former educators. Gavin Knapp discovered his vocation for special education in an unusual way – volunteering with unified sports in high school. Although his former high…
On the Court and in the Classroom: A Brother and Sister Find Success at PLU
On the day of high school class choices, a middle school teacher noticed the normally outgoing Jackson Reisner sitting quietly, acting withdrawn. Jackson grew increasingly anxious as the morning progressed. A movie buff, the Burlington eighth grader had seen all the difficult depictions of high…
PLU music majors produce free music camp
It’s a warm summer morning and the scent of scrambled eggs drifts from the kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church into an adjoining room where more than a dozen campers busily make beaded jewelry. Ranging from second to sixth grade, the kids are participants in the…
Summer Internships: Theatre
In high school, Peyton Noreen ’23 loved participating in theatre productions. Noreen’s passion for the stage wasn’t something they were ready to give up on when they enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University. It’s why they chose to major in theatre and why they’re spending the…
Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience
Sophia Barro ’22 is a senior education major and religion minor at PLU. She recently completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire…
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