Conference Details
Experience the wonders of teaching and see what careers in education are all about. You'll engage with UNC professors, students and alumni, and enjoy a day in the life of a UNC teacher candidate. This conference offers insights to the teaching profession, classroom strategies and tips, and how to begin your journey to becoming an educator!
2025 Conference Agenda
7:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Campus Commons
Doors open to the Campus Commons
8:00 AM
Opening
Remarks
Suzette Youngs and Chris Kyser Future Teacher Conference Organizers
Deborah Romero, director, School of Teacher Education
Andy Feinstein, president, University of Northern Colorado
8:25 AM
Keynote Speaker
Jessica May, Colorado's Teacher of the Year
10:00 AM
Workshops for Teachers/Parents
McKee Hall: Students exit the Campus Commons at 9:45 AM and follow signs for McKee Hall
SEE PARENT AND TEACHER SEMINARS
Workshop #1
McKee Hall
10:35 AM
Workshop #2
McKee Hall
11:10 AM
Workshop #3
McKee Hall
11:45 AM
Lunch/Information Fair
Students exit McKee and follow signs for lunch or Informational Fair
1:15
Student Panel
Multipurpose Room of Campus Commons
2:00 PM
Campus Tour
For those of you who are registered for the campus tour, it will begin immediately following the Informational Fair. Students will meet UNC student ambassadors in the Multipurpose Room in the Campus Commons.
Office of Admissions
Do you want to earn a teaching degree from UNC? Visit the Office of Admissions for application details.
Clubs and Organizations
Learn more about the clubs and organizations you can join as a UNC Bear and future teacher candidate.
Visit UNC
Open doors for opportunity and adventure with in-person and virtual campus visit opportunities.
Can't wait to become a teacher?
TEACH Colorado is a statewide partnership of school districts, educator preparation programs, state agencies, and philanthropic organizations. TEACH Colorado’s mission is to inspire people to become teachers by providing them with support during their journey to the classroom. TEACH Colorado is committed to helping individuals who are considering a career in education to navigate the path to licensure. https://colorado.teach.org/!
