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Aspiring Educators Attend Future Teachers Conference at SIUE

Posted Date: 12/05/25 (02:56 PM)
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A group of students in matching shirts pose for a photo at a conference.Seniors in the Collinsville Area Vocational Center's Education Pathways courses spent a day at SIUE for a Future Teachers Conference. 

The attendees joined peers from across the region to explore what the university offers for those pursuing careers in education. They attended sessions led by SIUE faculty, heard inspiring opening remarks from the Illinois Teacher of the Year and were motivated by a keynote address from Belleville administration. 

Shawn Geppert, Teaching as a Profession and Education Practicum instructor, said, "Our students were able to connect with like-minded peers who share their passion for shaping the future of education. What an inspiring day for our future Kahoks Teaching Kahoks!"  

Kahoks Teaching Kahoks
Kahoks Teaching Kahoks is Collinsville CUSD 10's "Grow Our Own" future teacher program to encourage current high school students to become educators in the district.

Kahoks Teaching Kahoks is a comprehensive program that includes specialized courses available to students in grades 9-12, and scholarships for graduating seniors who will be education majors. 

The Kahoks Teaching Kahoks Scholarship is supported through the Collinsville Area Community Foundation. CACF is a public charitable organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions and gifts are tax deductible.  Donations and bequests are accepted from and disbursed to individuals, groups or businesses. To learn more and to make a donation to the Kahoks Teaching Kahoks scholarship fund, visit the foundation website.