PRIDE isn’t just our office’s or program’s name – it’s our mission.
P stands for Preparation – getting residents and interns ready for the classroom with the skills and knowledge they need.
R is for Readiness – ensuring residents and interns are fully equipped to handle any teaching situation.
I represents Innovation – we want residents and interns to bring fresh, creative ideas to education.
D means Development – an educator’s growth as a professional never stops.
E is for Excellence – we expect and support the highest standards in everything our residents and interns do.
The mission of Southeastern’s PRIDE Educator Preparation Program Office (PRIDE Office) is to provide authentic clinical experiences for aspiring teachers to observe and interact with educational stakeholders, including educators, students, site administration, and support personnel in diverse school and community settings. Aspiring teachers have an opportunity to practice theory in realistic settings and reflect on the impact on student learning through scaffolded tiered experiences as outlined in the following document.
Exposure:
Developing:*
* Content-specific courses not included on this list may require clinical experiences.
Residency:
The aspiring teacher candidate will complete and retain the following forms to ensure accurate entry into the data collection platform via Canvas. Please refer to each course instructor regarding what form should be completed. The candidate will collaborate with the site supervisor/administration/cooperating mentor teacher to ensure the accuracy of the requested information. Both forms require a signature. A wet (ink) signature is required for all in-person experiences. Electronic signatures will be accepted for virtual experiences only. This form will be uploaded in the final step of the PRIDE Educator Preparation Program data submission process.
The PRIDE Educator Preparation Program Office
(985) 549-2220
Dr. Marie Gomez Goff
Director of Clinical Practice | Assistant Professor
Dr. Aaron Sinclair
District Coordinator of Clinical Practice | Assistant Professor
Mrs. Bethany Dowdy
Early Childhood Field Facilitator | Instructor
Ms. Amy Spain
Elementary Field Facilitator | Instructor
Dr. Melanie Lemoine
Middle School and Secondary Field Facilitator | Assistant Professor
Mrs. Abigail Atkins Blackwell
Graduate Assistant
Ms. Annie Booth
Graduate Assistant
The PRIDE Educator Preparation Program at Southeastern Louisiana University is a field-intensive, competency-based program aimed at building Residents’ and Interns’ capacities for success thereby improving the achievement of PK-12 students with whom they teach and learn. The program has nine district partners that assist in the Residency experience that models best practices and inclusive instruction.
Completed Residency Application (Spring cohort application will be released in September; Fall cohort application will be released in February)
Residency Frequently Asked Questions
The PRIDE Educator Preparation Program Office
(985) 549-2220
Dr. Marie Gomez Goff | Director of Clinical Practice
An Internship is a yearlong clinical experience for post-baccalaureate initial certification candidates whether enrolled in a non-degree, alternative certification or Master of the Art of Teaching (MAT) candidates. Internships are for candidates who hold full-time teacher of record positions in school sites that are willing to provide support through a certified mentor teacher.
Dr. Aaron Sinclair | District Coordinator for Clinical Practice
Dr. Ellen Caillouet | Graduate Coordinator
A Mentor is a teacher who serves as the primary school-based teacher educator for Residents completing a year-long residency experience. Listed below are the most common resources for Mentors:
Resident Weekly Responsibilities:
Resident Assignments:
The PRIDE Educator Preparation Program Office
(985) 549-2220
Dr. Marie Gomez Goff
Director of Clinical Practice | Assistant Professor
The PRIDE Educator Preparation Program Office
Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 230
(985) 549-2220
EDUC.ClinicalPractice @southeastern.edu
PRIDE Educator Preparation Program