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Redbird Educator Scholars Program

The Redbird Educator Scholars Program is an initiative for first time in college students who attended a high school with an Education Career Pathway. As a Redbird Educator Scholar, students will participate in mentoring and a variety of activities designed to support their progression to becoming a teacher.

Student Support Services

  • Peer mentoring with sophomore teacher education students
  • Mentoring with teacher education faculty and staff
  • Community building activities
  • Connections to campus academic resources

Join Redbird Educator Scholars

Please contact the program director to see if you are eligible.

Contact Information

Dr. Maria Luisa Zamudio
Redbird Educator Scholars Program, Director
(309) 438-3105
DeGarmo Hall, 508

  • Peer Mentors

    Peer mentors are sophomore teacher education students who attended a high school with an Education Career Pathway. Peer mentors are paid $20 per hour. Through this program, peer mentors will make a positive impact on new teacher education students and will have the opportunity to grow their own leadership skills through exposure to experienced educational leaders, identification of individual strengths, and training in restorative practices.

  • Faculty/Staff Mentors

    Faculty and staff mentors play a crucial role in providing one-on-one and small-group support to the Redbird Educator Scholars. They assist with academic enrichment, time management skills, goal setting, reflective writing, and conflict resolution.

Events

Most events are hosted in Studio Teach in DeGarmo Hall, room 307.

Connection Cafes

  • Mondays, 6-8 pm

    Academics-guest speakers, group study sessions

  • Wednesdays, 4-8 pm

    Board games, music, relax, laugh, and connect!

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