You know your favorite teachers, the ones who made a difference? If you’re reading this, we’re guessing that you want to become one of those teachers. Whether you want to teach elementary, middle, or high school students, Northland College can help you develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and expertise to become that teacher.
The mission of the educator preparation program at Northland College is to provide an engaging, experiential education program focused on using social justice and environmental sustainability to prepare effective and reflective teachers.
Our program is rooted in the belief that education has a vital role in creating a more just and sustainable world. We believe that a core purpose of schools is to help prepare students to be informed citizens and critical thinkers that understand and address the issues and injustices their communities face. We prepare our teacher candidates to take up this work with integrity, perspective, and joy.