The Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience
The Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience is responsible for the placement and supervision of UA student teachers in area schools.
SPRING 2023 STUDENT TEACHING ORIENTATION MEETING
Friday, April 29, 2022| 3 - 4 p.m. Virtual Teams Meeting
Mandatory meeting for any student that plans to student teach Spring ’23.
You will receive important information and paperwork that includes:
- Student Teaching Checklist
- Information on the BCI/FBI and eligibility
- EdTPA, OAE, and Q & A
For student teaching in Fall 2022, refer to this orientation checklist.
If you need assistance please email: caf44@uakron.edu
Course registration assistance
If you have been admitted to the School of Education and need assistance registering for education courses, click below for details.
Undergrad students admitted to the School of Education:
If you have met prerequisites for a class and are unable to enroll in that class, or if a course requires faculty approval to register, place the course you want/need in your shopping cart in your My Akron Student Center and fill out this
- Registration assistance form
Grad and Post-Bacc students:
Student Teaching Resources
Student teachers, cooperating teachers, and college supervisors are urged to follow the links within these pages for additional information and materials that will enhance the student teaching experience.
University Supervisors & Mentor Teachers
The role of a University Supervisor or Mentor Teacher is critical to the development and success of our students. The following pages are resources that will support you in your role.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience
The University of Akron
LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
Zook Hall 238
Akron, OH 44325-4203
Phone: 330-972-6494
Field Experience
All teacher education students are required to participate satisfactorily in clinical and field-based experiences prior to recommendation for licensure for teaching in Ohio. All placements in field experiences are made by the Office of Student Teaching and Field Experience and assigned by course instructors.
- FBI/BCI Background Check
- What is expected of you during field experience? (Tips on professional behavior, appearance, legal/ethical issues)
- Additional FAQs
Meet the Staff
Jennifer J. Morgan, M. Ed.
Director, Student Teaching and Field Experience
Phone: 330-972-6494
Email: jjp15@uakron.edu
Catherine (Katie) Feudner
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 330-972-7961
Email: caf44@uakron.edu