High school seniors explore careers in education and college life at summer program

Participants pose with Phil and Sari Factor (front row, far left) and Dean Robert Berry (front row, far right).
Participants pose with Phil and Sari Factor (front row, far left) and Dean Robert Berry (front row, far right).

Over the summer, high school students stayed on the IU Bloomington campus for the Factor Future Educator Program, a one-week summer immersion experience. These students, all about to enter their senior year, were introduced to what IU and the IU School of Education had to offer through mini-workshops, campus tours, and college readiness sessions.

During the day, attendees heard lectures from current School of Education faculty and staff on topics such as the academics of becoming an elementary school teacher, globalizing K-12 education, and study abroad experiences for educators. They also learned about how IU supports students with presentations on financial wellness and a basic overview of the admissions process to IU.

Being part of the FFE Program made me hopeful about life after high school. I loved everything the program offered, from experiencing college life to meeting students with similar interests.

Taylynn Calhoun, FFE program participant
Clinical Associate Professor Charla Davis discusses the academics of becoming a counselor and studying student services.
Amara Stuehling (left) and Laura Stachowski, discuss study abroad experiences for educators to Factor participants.