Office of Field Experiences & Licensure
The purpose of the Elementary Internships is to provide an opportunity for initial candidates to obtain experience in the teaching and assessment of social studies, reading and language arts, mathematics, and science.
The purpose of the Early Childhood Unified (ECU) Internships is to provide an opportunity for candidates to obtain experience in the teaching and assessment of art, music, health/P.E., social studies, language development, math and science.
Pedagogic skills like management of a classroom, making adjustments for individual student needs, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices, and reflecting on performance are enhanced under the supervision of education faculty and quality mentor teachers.
Student Internship Resources
In the last year of their programs, candidates will pair up with seasoned mentors for their student teaching experience. Master teachers are selected by principals and FHSU placement personnel to guide candidates in the final phase of their pre-service experience.
Student Teacher Resources
- Student Teaching Admission Requirements
- Student Teaching Frequently Asked Questions
- Student Teaching Application
Mrs. Rachel Wentling
College of Education
Director of Field Experiences
Rarick Hall 237C
785-628-5902
rawentling@fhsu.edu
Mrs. Rachel Wentling is responsible for coordinating with K-12 schools regarding the placement of education field experiences including student teaching. She also assigns and trains supervisors of clinical experiences.
Mrs. Kerry Schuckman
College of Education
Licensure Officer
Rarick Hall 237B
785-628-4542
kschuckm@fhsu.edu
Mrs. Schuckman is responsible for verifying program completion and testing requirements for licensure in all program areas. She is a key contact for the Transition to Teaching program, COPTSP policy advising council, and liaison with KSDE.
Mrs. Andi Beckman
College of Education
Academic Program Specialist
Rarick Hall 247
785-628-4148
asbeckman@fhsu.edu
Mrs. Beckman processes applications to teacher education and student teaching. Andi also determines eligibility and communicates with candidates regarding their status.
Book an appointment with Andi at: calendly.com/asbeckman
Mr. Kyler Barlow
College of Education
Academic Program Specialist
Rarick Hall 237A
785-628-5498
Kjbarlow3@fhsu.edu
Mr. Barlow works with the Transition to Teaching program determining eligibility and guiding new hires through the program from start to finish. He also works in determining eligibility for the Special Education Limited Apprentice License program.
Ms. Jessie Watson
Internship Assistant
Rarick Hall 238
785-628-4596
jrwatson.se@fhsu.edu
Ms. Watson assists with the internship coordination and placement process.
Mrs. Anayansi Ramirez
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Rarick Hall 237
785-628-5828
garamirez@fhsu.edu
Mrs. Ramirez handles the documents required of student teachers and creates student teaching certificates, sends out communication for new hires within the Transition to Teaching program, and helps secure and pay supervisors for student teaching and T2T practicums.