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.
Course registration assistance
If you have been admitted to the School of Education and need assistance registering for education courses, click below for details.
Undergraduate students:
If you have met prerequisites for a class but need help getting into it:
- Contact your academic adviser in the School of Education.
Dr. Kim Beyer (student last names A-F)
Mr. Anthony LoVullo (student last names G-M)
Mr. Justin McHenry (student last names (N-Z)
If your course requires faculty approval to register (including closed/full sections):
- Obtain their written approval and forward that to your adviser to assist with enrollment.
For all override requests:
- Submit an email to your advisor with your student ID number, name of the course, course number and section number
- Place the course you want/need in your shopping cart in your My Akron Student Center
Graduate students and Post-Bacc students:
Contact your faculty adviser in the School of Education for class registration assistance. If you are unsure of who your faculty advisor is contact Dr. Lenhart.
Student teaching
Refer to the following checklist for Fall 2022 student teaching orientation.
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