EDUCATORS IN CONTEXT & COMMUNITY
SPRING 2014
DR. VROOMAN
CARI URABE
I’ve enjoyed all the visitors who have stopped by the GA office on Fridays for Pet Therapy Day with my french bulldog, Chloe!!!!
I’m almost half way done with my course work for the Higher Education Administration Ph.D. program :)
Picture: Me (left) and Becky Stover (right) at the 2014 ECCO Conference
ARDY GONYER The highlight of my semester was going on the Spring Break Trip with ECCO members!!
I posed with an Easter Island-esque statue in Little Rock
I met George Hamilton IV at the Grand Ole Opry!
I whitewashed Tom Sawyer’s Fence! I “drove” a paddlewheel ship! I met Mark Twain! Vrooman And I saw my future office! and I rode a We saw a play! magical rabbit!
BECKY STOVER I am working on my Masters in Business Education and Marketing. Love being a part of ECCO this semester!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXECUATIVE BOARD BRANCHES Chancellor Communications Membership
Planning
Relations
Not Pictured: Recruitment Emily Whitman, Holly Sobeck, Kaitlyn Nicholson & Zach Schmidt Professional Development Jacque Gildbride
Professional Development
Finance
EXECUTIVE BOARD RETREAT
ECCO CONFERENCE
ECCO CONFERENCE
SPRING BREAK TRIP
SPRING DAY CAMP AT LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY
#FTK
ICE SKATING!!
MURDER MYSTERY
EGG HUNT
CURRICULUM NIGHT
LYNDSEY CLARK My favorite part of ECCO this semester was being able to meet such amazing people and become apart of such a tight knit community. I truly feel like the friends I have made here will last a lifetime.
Josh Matos
Howard Allen Gonyer I
Katie Shearer
Aaron Smart & Katie Shearer Vrooman
Aaron Smart
ALYSE FLACK
This year in ECCO, this and last semester both, I have really found my place in the community. I love the friends I have made. I will also cherish the memories I have made. Not only being on executive board, but working hard to branch out and get more involved in the community has given me an amazing sense of belonging that I have longed for.
TIFFANY SHAFFER My favorite part about being in ECCO is all the friends i have made in the last year. Also, the chance to be put into the classroom so early on.
ALEXIS SNYDER
Austin Flores, Robin Thomas, Abby Wiedman and me
Robin Thomas, Erin Cassin, Leah Myers and me
My favorite thing about ECCO are the friends I have made throughout the year because I truly believe that these are friends I will be having throughout my life. People in ECCO help me get through some of the hardest times of my life.
Robin Thomas, Leah Myers, Erin Cassi, Adrienne Devore, Bailey Gilligan, Abby Wiedman, Alexis Hartel, and me
MADDIE ARMSTRONG My favorite part about being in ECCO is getting the chance to take charge and become a leader, both in my field placement and in my life. Also, you can’t forget fun times with great people!
ALYSSA MOORE My favorite thing about ECCO is being able to make friends easily! I know that the friends that I made here, we’ll be close forever.
ADRIENNE DEVORE My favorite part about ECCO was making so many new, amazing friends! I have also enjoyed being in field placement!
DANNY WATSON My favorite part of ECCO was without a doubt Curriculum night. It was great to see so many kids get excited about learning. I worked the Australia station with Sara Rayburn, and our game was for the kids to answer a question, and then they got to peg me with a ball. It was the sacrifice I was willing to make for education. Overall it was a great time, and at the end of the night we got free pizza and a few of us went to Dairy Queen, and it was a great night overall.
KRISTEN TABESH My favorite part of ECCO is Field Placement and Executive Board. I am so proud of all of the events that my branch has put on this semester and all of the hard work they have put into this amazing organization. I also am very thankful for my placement teacher, who has been amazing mentor and inspiration to me
CALEB WYSE My favorite part of ECCO has obviously been the friends I have made not only just in the Learning Community, but also in the classrooms I have had the pleasure of observing in. I have also loved being able to join Executive Board and help run ECCO and the amazing programs that it offers. We have so many hard working hands! GO TEACHERS!
SAMI SLUSHER ECCOphant
Nichole Provonsil
My favorite thing about ECCO is living in a community of people who are just as passionate as I am. I have an amazing support system from people I consider my peers and my friends.
Connor Goodpaster Tori Stephens
Emily Whitman
Courtney Pollock
Josh Matos
Kate Schimpff
Zach Jung
NICHOLE PROVONSIL ECCO has been such a rewarding experience for me, from the friendships I have made, events I have participated in, and students I have met. I would not change this experience for the world!
Caleb Wyse, Leslie Perry
Connor Goodpaster Erin Lowell, Brewer
Alexa Szabo
Aaron Smart
Emily Whitman, Tori Stephens
Derek Goeglein
Sami Slusher
Connor Goodpaster Provo Sami Slusher
EMILY WHITMAN I am so thankful I joined ECCO two years ago! The amazing friendships I have created and the experiences I have been a part of mean so much to me! Love ECCOphants and all of the opportunities it has given me.
Provo, Leslie, Tori, Caleb
Alexa Szabo Tia Nutti Sara Schwiefert Nichole Provonsil (Provo)
Provo, Tori Stephens, Aaron Smart, Caleb Wyse, Leslie Perry, Brewer
Zach Jung, Erin Lowell, Brewer, Provo, Alexa Szabo, Tori Stephens
Tori Stephens
DEREK GOEGLEIN Field Placement this semester taught me to be confident in my classroom management, to stand up for what I am passionate about, and to have fun. By being relaxed in the classroom, students enjoy learning much more. I also developed my passion for education, development, and growth.
Nichole Provonsil
LOL @ MY TIE
BRIDGET KRISTOF ECCO has introduced me to some of the most amazing people I have ever met. The friendships I have made here are the ones that I know will last through college and beyond. This learning community has taught me so much about myself, and about the field of education though its amazing field placements. I am so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to be a part of this organization. It has made my first year at Bowling Green one of the best of my life.
ALI BROWN
Kaitlyn N.
My favorite thing about being in ECCO is having the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. Through ECCO I have gained more confidence on a professional and personal level. Kaitlyn N.
Zach J. Lyndsey C.
Lyndsey C.
Emily W.
Courtney P.
Kaitlyn N.
Bridget K.
Nick K. Kaitlyn N.
Gabriel Iglesias AKA Fluffy
RACHAEL SCARMACK
A couple of weeks ago, I walked into my 4th grade classroom and I noticed my supervisor teacher was wearing a t-shirt that said “KEEP CALM and ROCK THE TEST!” When she saw my confused look, she explained that all the staff members are wearing these shirts to get the students pumped for the OAA. Along with having the staff members wear those shirts, the school had the teachers and students decorate their doors and they had a pep rally. I think it’s really awesome to use fun, creative ways to get the students pumped for the OAA.
For the pep rally each classroom had to make a poster with their cheer on it. This was the 4th grade cheer.
My supervisor teacher’s door. Our students loved decorating the door. They really loved using lots of glitter too.
PARTY BUS SEMESTER I enjoyed field placement this semester! My kids are doing science projects, and it feels so cool to help them figure out how to ask questions, be a subject in their experiment, and how to use Microsoft Word. Also, we had a party bus this semester‌ don’t know why.
The roof of the party bus that brought us to placement this semester
TONY JOHNSON ECCO introduced me to some of my closest friends at BGSU and has given me numerous opportunities to work first hand in the classroom.
AMANDA LAMMERMEIER I absolutely loved both my field placements this semester! It was so great getting to do two placements. I got to work with first graders and third graders. Both teachers were also first year teachers and gaining knowledge from them was incredible. I enjoy every minute of these experiences. I truly feel this semester has been one of the best semesters of my college years thus far and I cannot wait for what’s in store.
ROBIN THOMAS
Abby Wiedman Bailey Gilligan and I
My favorite part of ECCO would have to be the spring break trip. I loved learning about historical things along with visiting the many schools to get out of my comfort zone and see what else is out there.
Abby Wiedman, Eric Snieder, Adian HubbleStaeble
Abby Wiedman Bailey Gilligan and I
CONNOR GOODPASTER The two best things about ECCO are the professional connections and the friends I’ve made since joining.
Sami Slusher
Courtney Pollock
Josh Matos
NICOLE BUSDEKER My favorite part of ECCO this semester was curriculum night at Birmingham Elementary and the ECCO conference. Both allowed me to expand my creativity and do things outside my comfort zone. AJ Graber
Kristen Tabesh
HOLLY SOBECK The best part about ECCO is being able to have the opportunity to think outside the box. Instead of reading a book or writing a paper I had the chance to plan a Spring Day Camp with two other classmates! Kelly H.
ECCO Volunteers
Haley B.
RACHEL DUTTON My favorite part of ECCO is becoming a better leader and educator. I love being able to experience things before I graduate. I also love the friendships I have developed over the 2 years that I have been in ECCO. These friendships will last a life time!
BRATCHE ELDRED This has been a great year in ECCO for me, I continued to develop friendships and grew as an educator. The extra field experience is invaluable to a pre-service teacher!
SARA SCHWIEFERT Tia Nuti
Dance Marathon: ECCO FTK
I have enjoyed another great semester in ECCO. Through my field placement I was given the chance to be pushed out of my comfort zone. When working with older students. I received lots of insights, experience and personal strides. I can not wait to see what my future placements have in store for me.
Tori Stephens, Emily Whitman, Alexa Szabo, Tia Nuti, Nichole Provonsil
Jamie Armstrong, Courtney Pollock
CATHY ROWE :] My favorite part about ECCO is the friends I have made. They have helped me through the hard times and laughed with me through the good.
The field placements have exposed me to ideas and situations that have made me grow as a person and future educator. Tony Johnson
Courtney, Josh Matos
Jamie, Sami Slusher
KAITLYN NICHOLSON Through ECCO I have made some of the greatest memories and friendships I have ever had. I have also had the opportunity to meet future employers, principals and have fostered a relationship with a teacher who can be a useful resource to me in the future.
KATIE SHEARER I love the opportunities that ECCO brings to my education.
TIA NUTI Sara
My favorite part of ECCO is being placed in a classroom. I love the teacher I am working with and have learned SO much! I also have met so many great friends who I know will stay life long friends! Alexa
Sara
Emily
Nichole
Tori
EMILY HIX
ECCO helped me to meet many of the friends I have in BG.. I love the ECCO community and my field placement. The kindergarten class I am with is amazing.
ELLEN ROSSI
Tiffany Shaffer, Leigh Denick
Stephanie Thrams
Alyssa Herbe
ECCO was a great way to begin my years at BGSU. The various educational opportunities and the community has been a great way to make friends.
EMILY GRAMKE I LOVE ECCO FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES IT GIVES M E THAT I WON’T FIND ANYWH E R E ELSE. FIELD PLACEMENT HAS BEEN SUCH AN E Y E O P E N E R A N D I T R U LY A M G R AT E F U L . I N PLACEM EN T I GOT TO SEE THINGS THAT I NEVER HAVE SEEN BEFORE. INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES ACT OUT IN CLASS. I COM E FROM A PRIVATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL SO WE NEVER HAD ANY KIDS WITH DISABIL I T I ES IN M Y SCHOOLS. IT WAS GREAT TO BE ABLE TO FAMILIARIZE MYSELF WITH T H AT K I N D O F B E H AV I O R , E S P E C I A L LY S I N C E I WANT TO BE AN INTERVENTION SPECIALIST.
ALEXA ALMOND I joined ECCO to gain experience in the classroom. But along the way, I have met a bunch of great children and made so many wonderful friends!
Caitie Instone, me, Austin Flores, Maddy Wimmer, Stephanie Siegel
STEPHANIE SIEGEL ECCO has helped me to gain insight on teaching that I would not have gotten if I did not join ECCO. I have also met friends many friends that I know I will keep in touch with after college.
Caitie Instone, Alexa Almond, Austin Flores, Maddy Wimmer, Me
Alexis Snyder, Robin Thomas, Erin Cassin, and Abby Weidman
My favorite experience in ECCO has to be when my group and I presented in the ECCO Conference. We worked very hard and it all paid off and we had a great time.
My favorite part of ECCO was being able to go on spring break. Getting to see schools in other parts of the country was an amazing experience. Going sightseeing with all my friends was also a lot of fun.
Bailey Gilligan and Adrienne Devore
Pictured Below (From left to right): Tiffany Shaffer, Jamie Armstrong, Cathy Rowe, Sammie Slusher, and Mandi Forsythe
Post-ECCO
Pictured above (From left to right): Cathy Rowe, (terrible with names), Courtney Pollock,, Josh Matos, and Lauren Lake.
My favorite part about ECCO this year was being able to have a bunch of really amazing teaching opportunities and having the chance to share that with some really amazing friends that I met in ECCO.
MELISSA MADDUX I loved participating in ECCO. I loving being a part of different classrooms throughout the semester.
ANNE KESSING ART EDUCATION My whole ECCO experience has been awesome this semester! I even got a sneak peak at what my student teaching experience may be like thanks to another Bowling Green student in his student teaching.
Teacher sample for a clay project.
CAITIE INSTONE The best part of ECCO is getting to work with and learn from all of my amazing peers. From the discussions in seminar to the different presentations at the conference, I am constantly learning from and sharing new ideas with my peers.
Me, Alexa Almond, Austin Flores, Maddy Wimmer, Stephanie Siegel
Me, Austin Flores
Me
RACHEL CROSWELL Kenzie
Mel
Jamie
Kayla ECCO has given me a bunch of opportunities to pursue activities within my major, and work with kids in a classroom. I have also made so many great friends that I know will be with me for years to come!
MARIA SCHUMACHER My favorite part of ECCO is how close I am with the members. They are not only my friends, but a second family. Without ECCO, I would not have as big of a social group as I do.
Tony Johnson
Kelly Holmes Zach Jung Nick Kemper
Nichole Provonsil Aaron Smart
Lyndsey Clark Bridget Kristof
JAMIE ARMSTRONG Aaron Smart ECCO Conference Session 4! (above)
Aaron Smart, Caleb Wyse, and Abby Wiedman
Bridget Kristof
Nicole Busdeker, Hunter Worstell, and Ali Brown
My favorite part of ECCO has been getting to know some truly amazing people. I’ve been impacted by a lot of fantastic people this year and I’m thankful for all of the friendships and relationships I’ve made and look forward to many more semesters of forming these relationships.
NICOLE BREWER Even though my classes conflicted with ECCO this spring semester, it always is special to me without my Ecco experience so far, I would not be passionate about teaching today.
Caleb Wyse
Tori Stephens
Nichole Provonsil
Emily Whitman, Tori
Amanda Lammermeier
Zach Jung
ALYSSA HERBE My favorite part about ECCO is all the people i met this year and the experience i got from the field placement. I can’t wait to do this all over again in the fall !! :)
CASEY BOEHM This year in ECCO has been a great one! Our exec board retreat was definitely a weekend to remember. It took a while for me to get the campfire smell out of my winter coat, but we did make a lot of the great memories! Another one of my favorite memories of the semester was the Murder Mystery fundraiser. I had a ton of fun getting into the role of my character and I can’t wait for part 2! I have made so many friends through ECCO and each year I meet even more great people. I’m proud to be an ECCOphant :) STAMPEDE!
Vrooman on Broadway. An original drawing from our exec board retreat.
Miss Piggy from Sic Sic Hannah Montana
Alexa Szabo
AARON SMART
Nicole Brewer
One of the BEST things about ECCO is the people that I have met. Without these people my life would be a bigger hot mess than it already is! SOCKS! Jamie Armstrong, Caleb Wyse, and Abby Weidman
Nichole Provonsil
Tori Stephens
Emily Whitman
Jamie Armstrong
TYLER DUNTON
- My favorite part of ECCO is all of the friends
and connections I have made over my first year of college. It made the transition here and making friends very easy.
“Im going to follow you around because you’re my role model” -Kid from Placement ECCO definitely made the
KALON RIDLEY
My favorite part of ECCO was the conference (minus presenting), getting to know people, and the kids. Twitter - @IntellectuWOAH
transition from Accounting to Education worth it and solidified my decision. Also, it made it much easier to do.
“Our thoughts are clay, they are moulded with the changes of the days;-when we are resting they are good; under fire, they are dead. Fields of craters within and without.” - Erich MariaRemarque
“hey, teacher, teacher Tell me how do you respond to students? And refresh the page and restart the memory? Respark the soul and rebuild the energy?” Kanye West
#KalonTheTeacher (Insty)
Insty -
ZACH JUNG-MONEY JUNG
Tori Stephens
Tori Norman
ECCO has truly made an impact in my life. From the field experiences to the friends I have gained, ECCO is what made my first-year rewarding, engaging, entertaining, but above all, memorable.
Emily Whitman
Bridget Kristof and Lyndsey Clark
NATHAN BURKHOLDER My favorite part of ECCO would have to be the field experience part. The field experience has made me realize teaching is something I really do not want to do with my life. Although I have decided to change my major, I will always remember ECCO as being one of the best decisions I have ever made.
TORI STEPHENS My favorite part of ECCO is the opportunity it gives me to make friendships. It also allows Nichole Provonsil me to get involved on campus. I have met so many unique individuals that have had major impacts on my life!
Nicole Brewer
Tori Norman
Aaron Smart
Alyssa McClure
Leslie Perry
Zach Jung
Caleb Wyse
ERIN CASSIN Being a part of ECCO has been such a great opportunity. It helped me feel comfortable my first year at BGSU.
Our ECCO Conference Selfie
ALYSSA MCCLURE One of the best things about ECCO has given me, besides the awesome placements, are the AMAZING people that I have become friends with!
Tori Stephens and I
Kaitlyn McGory, Vanessa Thompson and I
KAITLYN MCGORY Nichole, Emily, Tori, Tony, James, Alyssa, and Vanessa
Through ECCO I have gained great experience in the classroom, I’ve learned about the kind of teacher I want to be, and I’ve met amazing friends!
Alyssa McClure Vanessa Thompson Heather Scott
VANESSA THOMPSON This year in ECCO I have really enjoyed working with my amazing supervisor teacher! I have learned a lot and am very sad to see it come to an end. But of course, the friends that I have made and continue to make are what I love the most! I truly love each and every one of them and look forward to making even more memories!
Alyssa & Me
Kaitlyn & Me
Nicole, Emily, Tori, Alyssa, Me, Kaitlyn
Me, Kaitlyn, Alyssa
BAILEY GILLIGAN Abby Wiedman and Robin Thomas
Abby Wiedman, Alexis Snyder, Leah Myers, and Adrienne Devore
Abby Weidman, Alexis Snyder, Adrienne Devore, Leah Myers, Lyndsey Clark, Tori Norman, Kate Schimff, Alexis Hartel, Erin Lowell, Bridget Kristof, Zach Jung, Jamie Armstrong, Erin Cassin, and Caleb Wyse
My favorite experience from ECCO is the spring break trip! I had so much fun learning about everyone that went on the trip. Not only did I learn about them, but I learned about the struggles in Oklahoma City’s schools. It was so crazy seeing the different challenges that these schools had. The challenges they face are so much different from what we are used to here in Ohio. I am really happy that I had the opportunity to go on that eye opening
MELISSA ANDERSON My favorite part about ECCO is getting involved with different schools and getting the opportunity to start making an impact.
SAMI POZZI
I have truly learned so much this year thanks to Doctor Vrooman! I never knew how some readings could change my whole perspective on topics, very enlightening.
ZACH SCHMIDT
The best part of Ecco is the ability to get involved in group activities and make friends. Also within the field placement you gain professional and everyday relationships with Staff and students.
Zach and Sara Spring Break Trip: Got to visit the Hermitage home of 7th president Andrew Jackson!
On top of school related events Ecco offers Fall and Spring Break trips which were a good way to get to know people and make memories!
ERIC SCHNEIDER
My favorite part of ECCO this semester has got to be the spring break trip! It was wonderful getting to know everybody a little more and to explore places such as the St. Louis Arch, Parthenon in Memphis, and neat cities such as Oklahoma City and Little Rock.
Kati Stupka, I, and Zach Schmidt
ALLYSA BABB My favorite part of ecco this semester was my field placement at Otsego Elementary. I have learned a lot from my mentor teacher and I have gain a great relationship with the students I got to work with. Overall it was a great semester!
ALEXANDRA GARTHRITE My favorite part of ECCO this semester was my field placement. I got to meet and work with an amazing supervising teacher and class of fourth graders that reassured me that I wanted to be a teacher (and work with 4th-6th graders).
JACQUE GILBRIDE The fourth grade classroom I was in!
I have had a lot of great experiences with ECCO.
Aside from placement, my favorite part of this semester was getting to know everyone a
little bit better. The Executive Board retreat was so memorable (and cold!), but I had a great time. Party bus on our way home from placement!
ERIN LOWELL My favorite part of ECCO has been meeting new people. Without being a part of ECCO, I wouldn’t have met all the amazing people I now call my friends. ECCO has given me the opportunity to know what it is like to be a part of such an involved community. I also really enjoy ECCO because it allowed me to go inside the classroom as a freshman. I have been pushed outside of my comfort zone and have taken away valuable lessons.
KATE SCHIMPFF
By far my favorite thing about ECCO is the amazing friendships that I have made through the experience. My time so far at BG would have been so different if it wasn’t for them.
Erin Lowell
Kate Schimpff, Erin Lowell, Bri Armstrong, Kaitlyn Nicholson
Tori Stephens
My favorite experience from ECCO has been creating new friendships. These people have helped me adjust during my first year of college. I’ve also enjoyed being in the field, and gaining knowledge for my future classroom. I thank all of my fellow ECCO members for making this year a great one!
Kate Schimpff
Zach Jung
Erin Lowell, Kate Schimpff, Alexis Hartel , Bailey Gilligan
Tyler Dunton
ALEXANDRA OGONEK
From PCC to Urban Educators to ECCO! The 4-year Journey comes to an end
When I was a freshman, ECCO/(PCC) was a deciding factor if I was coming to BGSU. Over the past four years; between the silliness, educational opportunities, frustrations and full out rants, I have no doubt that ECCO changed my college experience for the better.
SARA RAYBURN
I feel so grateful to have had the opportunities to spend time in local schools as a part of ECCO! Between all of the great placements and curriculum night experiences, I think ECCO has given me a good dose of the real world of teaching and is placing me a step ahead in preparing for a future career.
I have truly enjoyed getting to know some ECCOphants better this year! (in pictures, Alexa Szabo, Sami Slusher, & Nicole Brewer)
ALEXA SZABO I have had many amazing experiences through ECCO. I have attended events, am in our Executive Board, and supported ECCO in Dance Marathon. In all of these experiences I have made some friendships that will last a life time.
BRYCE DAVENPORT My favorite part of ECCO is the field placement.
My favorite part of ECCO this semester was the conference because I was able to hear other’s perspective on many of the topics that I, myself, is interested in. My favorite event THIS YEAR, was definitely the BOWL-A-THON!
JOSHUA MATOS ECCO is one of the best parts of my college experience! I learn a lot through field placement and make a lot of bonds. My favorite part is seeing the different schools in my field placement! Connor Goodpaster, Joshua Matos, Sami Slusher.
Tony Johnson, Elena Figueroa, Joshua Matos.
Courtney Pollock, Joshua Matos, Cathy Rowe.
NATALIE HUSTOSKY My favorite part of ECCO this semester is my field placement at Rosa Parks Elementary. It was definitely a new experience for me and I enjoyed it.
EMILY BETTS My favorite part of ECCO is my field placement. I love the students and the teacher there and I feel like I am learning a lot from the experience. My teacher is always giving me things to do and ways to interact with the students, every time I go I come back with fun stories and more experience. It really is the highlight of my week.
BRI ARMSTRONG My favorite part of ECCO is the experiences that I have gotten the opportunity to have. Especially going on the spring break trip. I got a chance to get closer to other people in ECCO.
Spring Break 2014
STEPHANIE THRAMS My favorite part of ECCO is making wonderful friends, such as my sorority sister Ellen, my roommate Kati, and many more people who I have no pictures with. Ellen Rossi and I
An ECCOphant Kati Stupka and I
Kati, Ellen, and I
KATI STUPKA The best part of ECCO was definitely meeting wonderful people who have made a lasting impact on my life and whom I love very dearly (@StephanieThrams). The spring break trip and fall break trips were great and very educational and definitely a huge bonus to being in ECCO.
Ardy and his favorite student at #Seminar
The love of my life, Stephanie Thrams, and I. ♥♥♥
ALISON BIXLER
I really enjoyed working with my inquiry group this semester; we all had such awesome ideas and I’m so proud of how our presentations turned out. I have also really enjoyed getting closer to other ECCO members, and continuing my field placement at Garfield Elementary. I absolutely cannot wait for the 2014-2015 school year!
Conference day!
Kelly Holmes This semester I had the wonderful opportunities to go on a spring break trip seeing different contexts and environments in which I could teach, and I co-hosted a spring day camp at Longfellow Elementary School.
Bri Armstrong, Me, Maddie Armstrong, and Dr. Vrooman Dr. Vrooman and I.
I love being in this environment full of passionate, wonderful, and intelligent people. I love being able to learn something from my peers and field placement students every day. I love being part of a group that is constantly supporting each other and making each other better people with every interaction we have. I truly believe my experiences in ECCO make me a better person, and will make me a great teacher. Eric Schneider, Kati Stupka, Me, Zach Schmidt, and Bri Armstrong
COURTNEY POLLOCK I joined ECCO for field placement! It’s the highlight of my week. I also joined to make tons of great friends! Everyone is ECCO is great and I can’t wait for next year!
JESSICA WATTS What i love most about ECCO is how we are all very professional and yet we still have fun. From living together to time spent on the placement bus we really are a family.
Maria Nar
ECCO has grown with me through my entire college career. The experiences, friendships and support that have resulted are entirely irreplaceable. I could not be more proud to consider myself a part of this community. I can’t wait to see the wonderful and exciting things life has in store for each of you!
CALEB NICHOLAS
Sami Slusher, Connor Goodpaster and I take that ever-classic ECCO selfie.
I love living with the other ECCO kids. It’s great to know that I can cross the hall and get valuable life advice or go around a corner to get emotional support. It’s a great community!
NICO PINCHAK ECCO is more than an opportunity to put field placement hours on a resume. It’s an experience that encourages authentic and unique questioning and growth; One that goes beyond professional development and into the realm of personal, self-concept development.
CLAIRE GRGIC My favorite part of ECCO is the people. Everyone is so kind and willing to help. Also, I really enjoy the opportunities I get from ECCO especially field experience!
Danielle, AJ, Tommy, Me
Maddie, me, Emily, Danielle
SAMANTHA LILLEMON The best part about ECCO is the field experience it gives me a chance to get out in schools and start teaching early on and interact with other students who are different from me and I love it!
MEET ALL OF ECCO