LSU New Orleans Teacher Education Program

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Tucker, who was awarded the Marty Hurley Endowed Scholarship! Elizabeth is a science teacher at Brother Martin High School and she is using the scholarship to earn her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Elizabeth aims to "deepen my understanding of the principles I already hold as an educator... to learn how to meet the needs of each student I teach."

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Dr. Rauenhorst’s Elementary Social Studies Methods class is learning about high quality instructional material from Kelly Miller, an LDOE Social Studies Content Specialist and former Northshore High School colleague.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Wherritt who was awarded the Marty Hurley Endowed Scholarship! Elizabeth is a 10th and 12th-grade Biology and AP Biology teacher at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. She is using the scholarship to earn her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction to deepen her knowledge of instructional strategies, curriculum design, and effective classroom practices.

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Isabella Landeche, the recipient of the David Harrison Long Endowed Scholarship! Isabella is a Secondary English Education major in her senior year. Isabella shared that "teachers have a unique ability to see their students in a way many do not, and if I can have a positive effect both academically and practically on my students, I will achieve my goals as an education major."

08/12/2026

This morning we celebrated the largest class of Residents we’ve had in many years. Monday 39 students are starting their first or second semester of Residency. We’re so proud of the work they’ve put in to reach this milestone and look forward to watching them grow in their teaching practice.

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Harper Hay, the inaugural recipient of the Ardis Crossman Hartney Endowed Scholarship in Teaching!

Harper is a Senior Elementary Education major at LSU New Orleans, currently in Residency as a 5th grade teacher. Harper is working towards her Elementary and Special Education teaching certificates. She is an excellent student who has been working as an outdoor educator and substitute teacher for many years, and she is excited to soon have a classroom of her own.

This scholarship honors Ardis Crossman Hartney, who began teaching in the Desire neighborhood upon graduating from the University of New Orleans in 1974. Her teaching career spanned 37 years and three continents. She taught every subject across all grades and also served as a principal and leadership coach.

The Teacher Education faculty are proud of Harper and appreciate the generosity of the Hartneys to make this opportunity possible for our students!

06/01/2026

Teacher preparation is key to longevity in the classroom. UNO’s (LSU New Orleans) School of Education faculty get to know each student as individuals to make sure they’re ready for Residency in the district of their choice. Shoutout to three UNO graduates: Mia Blum, Clare Melerine - 2026, and Tiffani Glapion 2009 M.Ed in Ed Leadership. Our roots run deep and we’re still growing.

Explore the success and benefits of year-long teacher residencies in Louisiana, aiding in teacher retention and providing a pipeline of talent for school districts.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our teacher education graduates! We are proud of your accomplishments and celebrate you today at commencement.

05/06/2026

On National Teacher’s Day we were thrilled to celebrate our honorees for the Louisiana Board of Regents Future Educator’s Honor Roll. Congratulations to Clare Melerine and Hailey Richard who were honored among nearly 40 future educators from across the state! We’re sending a special shoutout to Jay Weisman & Kelly Ryan, our Milken partners for being on hand to celebrate our Privateer teachers with us!