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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!

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2025 Conference Agenda 

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

Campus Commons

8:00 - 9:30 AM

Opening Session and Welcome

UC Ballrooms
Welcome and Introduction:

  • Suzette Youngs and Chris Kyser Future Teacher Conference Organizers
  • Deborah Romero, director, School of Teacher Education
  • Andy Feinstein, president, University of Northern Colorado

Scholarship Giveaway

Keynote: Colorado's Teacher of the Year, Jessica May

Closing Presentation

9:45 - 11:30 AM

Conference Sessions

Workshop #1 - McKee Hall
Workshop #2 - McKee Hall
Workshop #3 - McKee Hall

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11:45 AM - 1:10 PM

Lunch and Informational Table Fair

1:15 - 2:00 PM

Closing Remarks Performance Hall Campus Commons

UNC Student Panel

2:00 PM

Campus Tour

McKee Hall - Home of UNC's Education Programs

Education Programs

UNC Started out as Colorado's Teacher College 130 years ago — and we're known for innovative education and a rigorous prepartion curriculum.

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Office of Admissions front desk

Office of Admissions

Do you want to earn a teaching degree from UNC? Visit the Office of Admissions for application details.

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Clubs

Clubs and Organizations

Learn more about the clubs and organizations you can join as a UNC Bear and future teacher candidate.

More about UNC Clubs

A walking tour of the UNC campus

Visit UNC

Open doors for opportunity and adventure with in-person and virtual campus visit opportunities.

Visit our campus

TEACH Colorado

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/!