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Edel Dieringer
The preparation to become an intermediate teacher includes several options. Depending on what specialization of education and training a future teaching professional chooses, several career paths are also available.
In education, grade levels are most often categorized as elementary or secondary. Elementary buildings most often include classrooms for grade levels from preschool through fifth grade. Secondary, or high school, buildings are most likely to house ninth through twelfth grade students. In many districts, there are sixth, seventh, and eight grade students in separate school buildings, usually either called a middle school or junior high. In some school districts, fifth grade and ninth grade classrooms are also included in intermediate level buildings.
Future teachers who pursue elementary education degrees take a variety of courses in order to be prepared to teach a range of subjects. Most elementary school curriculum programs require for one classroom teacher to instruct math, science, social studies, reading and writing, and history. Other prospective teaching candidates might choose to specialize in an area such as music or physical education, which typically requires a different path and completion of separate state requirements.
Some universities also have options to complete a generalist teaching program from kindergarten through up to the eighth grade level. In these programs, there could be requirements to also major in a specific academic subject area.
Like elementary teaching degrees, future educators who are interested in working in secondary level classrooms will complete a variety of courses in teaching methods, psychology, and other general education classes. Additionally, degree-seekers in secondary education programs will be required to declare a major and minor area of study from areas including English, mathematics, science, psychology, business, and more.
In order to fully qualify to be a teacher in districts throughout the United States, education professionals are required to successfully pass examinations in teaching areas. Elementary teachers must pass a test based on either general classroom subjects or a specialized area such as music, physical education, art, or a foreign language. Teaching professionals who are seeking opportunities in secondary level classrooms must complete a test in a major and minor area of study to earn certification. Additional requirements, such as student teaching, are also necessary, depending on district and location.
Certification is granted for kindergarten through sixth grades or seventh through twelfth grades. Both certifications can help a teaching professional meet the requirements to teach at the intermediate level, depending on the grade level. There are also options for kindergarten through seventh or eighth grades and seventh through twelfth. Full requirements for teacher certification by state can be found at the U.S. Department of Education website.
Depending on subject matter expertise, interest, and goals, a future education professional can choose to specialize in teaching specific age groups and grade levels. With the right education and certification, an intermediate teacher will be prepared to lead students in fifth through eighth grade classrooms.
Beginning in fall 2020, ILA will offer ILA National Recognition and ILA National Recognition With Distinction of initial licensure programs for the roles of elementary/intermediate classroom teachers.
Program faculty who prepare elementary/intermediate classroom teachers are invited to examine their program using the standards and matrices delineated in Standards 2017 to determine if they meet the criteria for ILA National Recognition and ILA National Recognition With Distinction.
Institutions submit a self-study that will be evaluated by a team of ILA-trained reviewers. Specific attention will be paid to how programs align with elements and rubrics identified in Standards 2017. If your self-study garners distinguished results and approval, you will receive ILA National Recognition.
Programs that have earned ILA National Recognition and garnered distinguished ratings and approval may advance to Stage II, which involves a site visit to your institution. A team of ILA-trained reviewers will be tasked with assessing your program through the dual lens of Standards 2017 and your self-study as well as conducting interviews with faculty, administrators, and current and former students.
I have been a para for 19 years, in which I have worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students. I have worked in Special Education and more recently as a Title I para in the intermediate school, and have greatly enjoyed working with my students and coworkers. This is my second year at Flint Hills and I am loving it. The staff, students, parents, and community are amazing and I am looking forward to another Mustang year. I love to help students experience the joy of learning and to believe in themselves. I am also a substitute for the district, so I get to see the students in preschool through high school.
My husband, John, and I have been married for 35 years. He is a pastor in Eureka, KS but you can often see him driving the Flint Hills activity bus, as well as substituting in the classroom and on bus routes. You can also see one or both of us at many the games or other events. Our son and daughter are each married with two children. Our son's family lives in Missouri and our daughter's family is currently in Virginia with the Coast Guard. We cherish the times we can see our children and grandchildren. We have 7 chickens and a cat. They keep us entertained. We love having farm fresh eggs, too.
When I am not working at the school, I am working with the children at Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Eureka as the Director of Children's Ministry. John and I love spending time together, so if one of us has someplace to be, we love to do it together. The exception is when we have separate activities going on at the same time. We have had many adventures together.
Holly Jackson has taught for 18 years, all of which have been here in Mustang. Mrs. Jackson was also selected as the Mustang District Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023. During her first eight years, she taught 5th grade at Mustang Valley Elementary. Mrs. Jackson joined the Canyon Ridge Intermediate faculty when the school was opened in 2013, where she currently teaches 5th grade Social Studies.
Mrs. Courtney Weaver was selected by the faculty and staff of Canyon Ridge Intermediate as the Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022. Mrs. Weaver has taught a total of 11 years, all of which have been in the Mustang Public School District. She started teaching 3rd grade at Mustang Trails Elementary and then rolled up to 4th where she continued to teach for 5 years. Mrs. Weaver taught 4th grade at Riverwood for 1 year. Mrs. Weaver's love of teaching Math brought her to Canyon Ridge Intermediate in 2019.
Mr. Kevin Koch was selected by the faculty and staff of Canyon Ridge Intermediate as the Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. Mr. Koch was also selected as the Mustang District Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020. Kevin Koch has taught for 19 years, all of which have been here in Mustang. During his first nine years, he taught 4th and 5th grade at Mustang Creek Elementary. Mr. Koch joined the Canyon Ridge Intermediate faculty when the school was opened in 2013, where he currently teaches Technology.
Mr. Keith Aynes was selected by the faculty and staff of Canyon Ridge Intermediate as the Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019. Keith Aynes has taught for 25 years, with this being his 21st year in Mustang Public School District. He started teaching in a suburb of Fort Worth called Saginaw. He taught in the Eagle Mountain- Saginaw Independent School District for 4 years. He made the move back to Oklahoma in 2003 and began teaching at Mustang Creek Elementary in the Fall of 2003. Mr. Aynes taught at Creek Elementary for 12 years. In 2015 he made the move to Canyon Ridge and assumed his current teaching position as a math teacher.
Ms. Jessica Wilkes was selected by the faculty and staff of Canyon Ridge Intermediate as the Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017. She started teaching for Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida from 2007 through 2011. She then moved to Oklahoma to be closer to family and worked one year at Del Crest Middle School in Del City. She finally made her move to Mustang Schools in 2012 where she worked one year at Mustang Middle School before transferring to Canyon Ridge to help open it in 2013. After 11 years of teaching, she is taking a temporary leave of absence for her family.
Mr. Tom Wolfe was selected by the faculty and staff of Canyon Ridge Intermediate as the Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015. He began teaching in 2008. He taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science and social studies at Mustang North Middle School. He came to Canyon Ridge in 2013. Since becoming a teacher, he has completed nearly 200 hours of professional development, such as OSSA, Explorology, and IMSTREMS. He was named the Explorology Teacher in the Field in 2011. Mr. Wolfe also has experience in trim carpentry and is an ordained minister.
An intermediate teacher is a professional who educates students in grades 5 through 8. They design lessons that align with the Common Core standards, using innovative and culturally responsive teaching approaches. They also manage the classroom environment and support general education teaching. Intermediate teachers use a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to accommodate diverse learning styles. They work with students to develop individual education programs and manage student behavior. They also develop tutorial and remedial programs for students from K through 5. Intermediate teachers integrate technology into their teaching, providing students with opportunities to learn in a more engaging way. They also work with professionals to develop, implement, and monitor individual education programs.
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