About Us | Teacher Education Programs | SIU

Great teachers don’t happen by accident. We began as a teacher’s college and we have 150 years of experience helping make memorable teachers who change lives for the better, positively impacting your students’ learning.

Practice makes perfect and we’re committed to giving you all the preparation you need to be a life-changing teacher.

That pledge is evident in our core values and commitments:

• Relationships – You will learn from nationally recognized faculty who teach, conduct research and contribute to the university and the community at large. They and our staff are committed to building meaningful relationships with you, guiding you from admission through graduation. We also help you make valuable connections with the P-12 school students, faculty and staff you come into contact with.
• Excellence – We focus on evidence-based practices, leading you to use proven teaching techniques.
• Accountability – We set high goals and do all we can to help you reach them, with frequent assessments to help you keep track of your progress.
• Collaboration – We work WITH you to chart your path to success, developing shared solutions to help you attain your targeted goals.
• Personalized learning – You are important. We listen. And, we give you vital instruction, coaching, support and feedback. Your career success is important to us.