Sue McCalley, who just finished her 17th academic year teaching at Avila, recently was offered and accepted the position of acting dean for the 2010-2011 academic year. She’ll lead the school on an interim basis until next spring, when a determination will be made whether to make the assignment permanent.

“I’m really excited to be dean of this program.
I’m excited to move us forward. With globalization … there are opportunities there. I also want to expand (the school’s) role in the community.”

- Sue McCalley, Acting Dean of Education

 

EDUCATION EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Teacher of the Year
Susanne Mitko, Avila alum, was named Missouri Teacher of the Year.  Susanne earned her Master’s of Arts degree in education at Avila. She currently teaches Social Studies at Campbell Middle School in the Lee’s Summit School District. She is also an Avila Education adjunct professor and a TEXT mentor. Mrs. Mitko now has a chance to be named National Teacher of the Year!