Do you have a passion for education? Want to learn from experienced educators who are dedicated to helping you succeed? Then I encourage you to consider Nichols Educator Preparation program.

Through the program, you will . . .

  • Have multiple opportunities to gain practical classroom exposure through classroom observation and student teaching
  • Experience the benefits of small classes and individualized attention from teachers
  • Develop a portfolio that reflects your teaching experience
  • Learn about the latest education requirements
  • Become prepared to teach at the middle and secondary (grades 5-12) level in:
    • Business
    • English
    • History
    • Mathematics

How do we prepare you? By giving you access to . . .

Instruction from professors with real-world experience

Our professors include two former School Superintendents who are familiar with the latest requirements for certification and other trends in education. They will guide you through your classroom training and the certification process.

Cutting edge technology and up-to-date curriculum

Our classes prepare you to handle critical issues in education and current requirements, including:

  • Training in RTI (response to intervention) for special education students)
  • Coverage of U.S. Common Core of Learning
  • Use of Prezi, wikis, and blogs in the classroom
  • Teaching English Language learners

Hands-on classes

You will be in the classroom starting your first year! The program covers four key vital areas in today’s education environment:

  • Classroom experience
  • Team teaching
  • Technology
  • Portfolio development

Community Involvement

  • Tutoring at local schools
  • Working at a local conference for children with autism
  • Participating in state-wide conference for SEAM (Student Education Association of Mass.) to be held on Nichols campus in October 2013

Career Success

Education students are currently employed at the following schools:

  • Bartlett High School
  • Hopkins Academy
  • Knox Trail Middle School
  • Lynnfield High School
  • Middletown High School North (New Jersey)
  • Shawsheen Valley Regional Vo-tech High School
  • Springfield Public Schools
  • Sutton High School
  • Wahconah Regional High School

Nichols prepared me very well for a career in teaching. Their course offerings gave me a nice balance between theory and application, which has helped me greatly in my job. Because of the small department, I knew I wasn’t overlooked like I might have been in a bigger school. The professors give students all of the attention and assistance they need and make the student-teaching and licensing process as easy as possible.

Dan Vreeland, ’10, middle school English teacher and high school Math teacher, Hopkins Academy, Hadley, MA