Across the state, University of Wyoming students are beginning the transition to their professional careers. UW student teachers were placed in more than 100 schools in 25 districts, including several in Park County School District No. 1.

The following local students will complete their 16-week student-teaching experiences at schools across Wyoming:

• Paige Baxter of Powell will be a student teacher for second grade at Eastside Elementary School in Cody.
• Nicole Birdsley of Powell, who is studying secondary education social studies, will join a sixth-grade class at Casper Classical Academy in Casper.
• Keegan McLain of Powell will serve her student-teaching assignment in fifth grade at Sagebrush Elementary School in Sheridan.
• Madison Morrow of Powell will be a student teacher in mathematics at Sheridan High School.
• Jacey Myers of Cody will join Laramie Middle School in mathematics.
• Shaylee Schutzman will be a student teacher for third grade at Lovell Elementary School.
• Nikkole Schneider of Clark will do her student teaching in fifth grade at Meadowlark Elementary School in Sheridan.
• Parkside Elementary School in Powell is welcoming two student teachers: Ellie Skalberg of Baggs, who will join a fifth-grade classroom, and Hannah Brown of Hamilton, Montana, who will do her student teaching in a kindergarten class.
• Corden Cox of Mills will serve as a student teacher in social studies at Powell High School. Also joining PHS will be Bryce Funk of Torrington, a student teacher for agriculture.

Student teachers are expected to apply what they have learned in their UW coursework and during practicum experiences as they fully assume the responsibilities of a classroom teacher. They are paired with seasoned mentor teachers who share and showcase effective classroom management techniques and support the students as they prepare and present lessons. Mentors also coach the student teachers in order to improve their abilities.