Students at Culver-Stockton are among only a handful of cohorts at colleges and universities across the state who are being trained as part of their undergraduate coursework. The participants in the course supplement their learning by working directly with practicum students in kindergarten and second grade through a partnership with Canton R-V. 鈥淟ETRS 庐 has provided me with knowledge that not only allows me to teach students to read but also makes the process so simple. It broke down complex practices and concepts into easy-to-apply instruction backed by research,鈥� stated Eva Manuel, Culver-Stockton education major. 鈥淚 found myself reevaluating everything I had thought I knew about reading instruction and rebuilding that knowledge with researched backed practices that will only benefit my future students.鈥� C-SC students work with these young learners to improve critical language and literacy skills while gaining valuable experience in a mutually beneficial relationship.

C-SC faculty members Dr. Cindy Whiston, Professor Lacy Harrison, and Dr. Lindsay Uhlmeyer completed LETRS 庐 Vol. 1 training during the 2022-23 school year and are on track to complete Vol. 2 in May 2024. Uhlmeyer has been trained as a LETRS 庐 Vol. 1 facilitator and will train the undergraduate students.

For more information about 乱伦社区 and this program visit the education major page. Admissions questions can be directed to the admission department, 573-288-6000 or admission@culver.edu.

Before the simulation, students in the CAST program prepare from various disciplines to work with children affected by traumatic events, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. The curricula in these courses are aligned with the Zero Abuse Project, and C-SC faculty collaborate with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network on the case where vignettes are used.

鈥淭his mock house simulation is one of the highlights of the students鈥� experiences,鈥� Dr. Angel Knoverek said.鈥� Knoverek serves the College as the CAST Coordinator and Director of Counselor Education. She continued, 鈥淚t鈥檚 interesting to watch them balance the excitement related to learning with the intense heaviness of the topic and details related to the child abuse case. The simulation also helps them understand the need for self-care when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.鈥� The mock house simulation is a one-day event at 乱伦社区.

For more information regarding the CAST program at C-SC, contact Dr. Angel Knoverek at aknoverek@culver.edu or (573)288-6000 ext. 6452.

Under the guidance of Julie Straus, chair of the Business, Education and Law Division, the following Culver-Stockton students were added to Sigma Beta Delta in recognition of their high academic achievement and willingness to pursue a life of wisdom, honor, and aspirations:

Undergraduate candidates:

• Caitlin Carthy, a junior accountancy and finance major from New Baden, Ill.
• Lea Daniel, a senior accountancy and finance major from Everton, Mo.
• Jose Fernandez, a junior business administration major from Madrid, Spain.
• Christopher Ford, a junior finance major from Canton, Mo.
• Sailor Gengenbacher, a senior psychology and business administration major from Quincy, Ill.
• Alexander Gonzalez, a junior business administration and finance major from Cape Coral, Fla.
• Abigail Huber, a senior accountancy and finance major from Quincy, Ill.
• Dalton Myers, a junior business administration and marketing major from Quincy, Ill.
• Cassidy Navo, a junior finance and accountancy major from House Springs, Mo.
• Shanna Wemhoener, a senior business administration major from Quincy, Ill.
• Brooke Wilson, a junior accountancy major from Palmyra, Mo.

Master of Business Administration candidates:

• Megan Crawford, an MBA student with a specialization in management from Shelbina, Mo.
• Jessica Freels, an MBA student with a specialization in management from New London, Mo.
• Kyle Warning, an MBA student with a specialization in management and health care management from Quincy, Ill.

A formal induction ceremony, which will be conducted by chapter advisor Jim Cosgrove, professor of business administration, is scheduled for the fall.

Sigma Beta Delta was founded in January 1994 and established to honor students who have attained superior records in business programs in schools and colleges with regional accreditation. Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest national recognition a business student can receive at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter.

More than 400 chapters have been established in 47 states and internationally. Sigma Beta Delta has more than 80,000 members.

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Butler attended C-SC from 1974 to 1977, earning a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and minors in mathematics and French. She believes the education she received from Culver-Stockton provided a strong foundation for her long career.听 She first taught for six years in Highland, Ind.听During that time, she obtained a master’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in language development. She earned a master’s degree in school administration several years later.

Butler transferred to Hammond, Ind., in 1984听to pursue her goal of working in an urban at-risk district. She taught kindergarten and pursued professional opportunities within the district. She was asked to lead a district language development team in 1989. After four successful years, she decided to return to the classroom.

Throughout her 28 years in the district, she held many positions focusing on students and families, including听instructional coach, Indiana mentor/presenter, assistant principal of curriculum and programs, grant writer, family liaison, RTI coordinator and data analyst, cadre leader for mathematics and literacy and Purdue student teaching placement and supervisor.

Many awards followed, but few were more meaningful than those providing for the students, families and teachers she mentored, such as the 1994听Purdue University Teacher in Residence, then Visiting Professor; LASS Literacy Coach Scholarship (two-year training program), Indiana Early Literacy Grant (funding leveled book rooms, teacher development and family programs); Hammond Education Foundation Grant (funding Harding student programs); and Community Grant (funding the development of 鈥淭he Harding Book Nook,鈥� allowing students and families to build home libraries).

Butler retired in 2012 and accepted an education specialist position with Pearson Services. She traveled the country for seven years sharing her passion with teachers. Now she implements her language development skills while digitally teaching students in China. Butler and her husband now reside in Bradenton, Fla., and they听have enjoyed travels to places such as the Cayman Islands, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Greek Islands and France.

Campbell received a bachelor of arts in history/political science from 乱伦社区, then received teacher certification in special education and started his teaching career as a special education teacher at Ozanam School in Grandview, Mo. He later moved to the Lee鈥檚 Summit School District in Lee鈥檚 Summit, Mo., as a special education teacher, where he taught at Pleasant Lea Middle School and Lee鈥檚 Summit West High School.

He received his master鈥檚 degree in education/secondary school administration in 2004 from the University of Central Missouri, then made the transition to administration in 2007 when he was named assistant principal and then principal in 2009 at Harrisonville High School in Harrisonville, Mo. While at Harrisonville High School, he was named the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Principals Association Exemplary New Principal of the Year for the 2011-2012 school year.听听He returned to the Lee鈥檚 Summit School District in 2015 as an administrator, then was named principal of Summit Ridge Academy, where he currently serves. He received his education specialist/school administration/superintendence certificate in 2017 from the University of Central Missouri.

He has been active with several professional organizations, including the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Principals Association (president-elect 2012-13 and president 2013-14). He received training in 2016 in trauma informed care from Truman Medical Centers – Center for Trauma Informed Innovation in Kansas City, Mo., and has been a strong advocate for trauma-informed schools by providing training and professional development on the topic in his district, state and region since that time.

Campbell听and his wife Angela (C-SC ’91-’93) live in Lee鈥檚 Summit,听Mo., and have two children. A son, Ashton Campbell, is attending Culver-Stockton and majoring in art education.

The 乱伦社区 Education Hall of Excellence award has been given annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally in the field of education, brought honor to 乱伦社区 and/or made significant contributions to the college and/or their community. The award was established in 2007.

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