Student Groups and Associations:

ASUW (Associated Students of University of Wyoming)

Contacts:

Danica Day
dday85@uwyo.edu

College of Education Ambassadors

http://ed.uwyo.edu/ambassadors/

The primary purpose of College Ambassadors is to promote the College of Education’s visibility and reputation. By interacting with prospective and current affiliates of the college, ambassadors provide information about the college, its various departments, and career opportunities in education. Benefits include excellent opportunities to further develop personal, social, communication, and leadership skills.

Contacts:

Michael Day-Faculty Advisor
ALT/Associate Dean
mikeday@uwyo.edu

Kay Persichitte - Faculty Advisor
Director of Teacher Education
kpersi@uwyo.edu

Danica Day
President
dday85@uwyo.edu

John McKain
Vice President
jm31dmb@uwyo.edu

Aaron Merkin
Treasurer
amerkin@uwyo.edu

Roxane Robbins
Secretary
roxyq@cheerful.com

Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) strives to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, to quicken professional growth, and honor achievements in educational work. KDP invites to membership persons who exhibit commendable professional qualities, worthy educational ideals, and sound scholarship, without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, or disability. To apply, you must be an education major with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Contacts:

Ed Janak - Faculty Advisor
Educational Studies
ejanak@uwyo.edu

Fay Becksted
President
FSB21@uwyo.edu

Candice Hall
Vice President
candice@uwyo.edu

Codi Chandler
Secretary
xoyote37@hotmail.com

Student Council for Exceptional Children

Back Row (left to right): Megan Hildebrand, Adrielle Aldrich, jennifer Boyd
Front Row (left to right): Katie Moore, Amy Greff, Kay Cowie

The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) strives to educate members on issues related to the education of people with special needs. SCEC provides a fun way for members to become actively involved with exceptional children and adults in the community. In addition, SCEC provides hands-on experience, leadership training, and professional development. Membership is open to all UW students.

Contacts:

Kay Cowie-Faculty Advisor
Special Education
kaycowie@uwyo.edu

Student Wyoming Education Association

The Student Wyoming Education Association (SWEA) is a branch of the Wyoming Education Association and the National Education Association. All College of Education students are eligible for membership and member benefits such as: networking with professionals at the local, state, and national levels; publications such as NEA Today; workshops; conferences; and leadership development.

Website: www.uwyo.edu/swea

Contacts:

Deb Parkinson-Faculty Advisor
Elementary Education
debpark@uwyo.edu

Aaron Merkin
Co-President & Webmaster
amerkin@uwyo.edu

Evan Bock
Co-President & PR/Recruitment
ev@uwyo.edu

Kristen Wesp
Co-President & Treasurer
wesp07@uwyo.edu

Erica Willoughby
Co-President & Secretary
ewill@uwyo.edu

NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English Secondary Education Majors plus English)

For a schedule and complete list of student officers see their site at: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/WYENGED/Wyoming%20NCTE%20Student%20Affiliate.htm

Leslie Rush
Faculty Advisor
Sec. Education
lrush@uwyo.edu

Doug Spriggs
Sec. Education
President
dugg@uwyo.edu

Lindsay Grott
Vice President
uhseeya@uwyo.edu

Jesse Villalva
Secretary
jesisin@uwyo.edu

Alpha Tau Alpha (Ag Ed Majors)

Carl Reynolds
Faculty Advisor
Sec. Education
aged@uwyo.edu

J.D. Flitner
President

John Masters
Vice President

Christin Allen
Secretary

WSAEA (Wyoming Student Art Education Association)

Lydia Dambekalns - Faculty Advisor
Sec. Education
lydart@uwyo.edu

Christy Johnston
President