Commitment to First Generation Success in Teaching Program

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At Western Kentucky University, the Commitment to First Generation Success in Teaching Program is committed to increasing the number of teachers in Kentucky classrooms through recruitment and retention efforts. The program is dedicated to assisting students who are pursuing teacher education as a major and collaborates with the Kentucky Department of Education and area school districts in bringing resources together. The Coordinator of the Commitment to First Generation Success in Teaching Program encourages all interested persons to explore the various programs within the School of Teacher Education by referring them to view WKU School of Teacher Education’s Become a Teacher webpage.

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Along with scholarship opportunities, the program provides helpful resources for students such as assistance in preparing for the Praxis state required assessments, résumé writing, interviewing skills, and professional development. The office also serves as a support program for under-represented education students at WKU.

The Commitment to First Generation Success in Teaching Program plans campus visits for middle and high school students as well as community colleges to speak with students who have an interest in teaching as a career. If you would like to bring a group for a campus visit to learn more about WKU and the teacher education program, or if you would like for someone to come to your school and speak, simply let us know by contacting us.