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While many become classroom teachers, not all majors and minors do.  There are many possibilities.

Students choose to pursue a broad range of interests related to education: international education, administration, school counseling or psychology, social work, environmental education, art or music therapy, early childhood education, teaching English abroad, social justice advocacy, youth development programs, sports education/management, and more.

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Greg Wallendal ’98 theatre performance

Where theater meets education: Greg Wallendal ’98

For the past 23 years, Greg Wallendal ’98 has combined his passions for literature and theatre as a tenth grade English teacher and theater director at Beloit Memorial High School. This past January, he was inducted into the United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame, a recognition that reflects not only his artistic accomplishments but also his impact as…

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Greg Hanrahan with dog Jessie at Beloit College 2025 Graduation

Back where it all began: the Greg C. Hanrahan ’86 story

When Greg C. Hanrahan ’86 arrived at Beloit College in 1982, he didn’t plan on building a 37-year career in professional sports working for the Bulls organization, including being part of six NBA championships and the Chicago Blackhawks. In fact, he was initially drawn to econ management. But a single class changed everything.

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Selected student teachers and EDYS faculty at a dinner celebration in honor of the fall 25 student teachers

Education & youth studies celebrates fall 2025 student teachers’ success

The Department of Education and Youth studies (EDYS) continues its tradition of excellence in preparing future educators. In Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, twenty students successfully completed their student teaching and earned their teaching certifications. 

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From Beloit College to the classroom: An EDYS alumna makes an impact

Beloit native and education & youth studies alumna Bre Noack ’22 has turned her passion for working with children into a meaningful career as an elementary teacher and coach in her hometown.

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Student Teacher Classroom

Education at Beloit: a top choice for students, a strong partner for local schools

This fall, Beloit College’s Department of Education and Youth Studies (EDYS) is proud to place 10 student teachers into classrooms across the Beloit School District (SDB) and the Turner School District, continuing the College’s long-standing partnership with local school districts. 

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Student Teacher

Record-breaking year for student teachers at Beloit College

A historic moment for the Education and Youth Studies department as we welcome the largest cohort of student teachers in over three decades.

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Students march to raise money for the Mississippi Tutoring Center.

Crossing Divides: Beloit Students Tackle Mississippi’s Education Gap

Beloit Tutoring Center in Mississippi (BTCM) took a bold step to break the cycle of ignorance.

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