Students spend a lot of time in clinical-style education with mentor teachers. Through observing and teaching alongside these experts, JBU students become confident in their capabilities and are ready for their teaching careers.
From their very first semester, students get to have an in-classroom experience. JBU students get the chance to practice teaching in public schools during seven out of eight semesters they study education. This creates great confidence, trust, and respect in the student's mentor teachers, as well as future employers.
JBU students can spend time teaching in Lithuania, Guatemala, Honduras, Northern Ireland, and various parts of the world. Not only does JBU equip students to be able to transfer their teaching license to go and teach other places, but gives them a chance to enhance their teaching education abroad before they even graduate.
I’m so grateful for my experience with John Brown University’s elementary education program; it’s been nothing short of life-changing! With the incredible support of each of my professors, I’ve seen myself grow not just as a teacher, but as a person too. Their guidance has strengthened my confidence in the classroom and has deepened my trust in God’s plan for my life. I’m so appreciative of the opportunities I was given to step into real classrooms so early on.
Mekenzie (Beller) Garriott '24
Elementary Education Major
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