About the Department
Olivet College students who wish to enter the teaching profession must complete course work in certifiable majors and minors in addition to education courses meeting the Michigan State Board of Education requirements for teaching certification. See Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program for a detailed explanation of the application process, state test requirements, grade point requirements, and student teaching application deadlines.You may view Olivet's pass rates for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) at www.title2.org.

Application for Provisional Admission to the
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program
Requirements:
 - Successful completion of ED 470 Initial Portfolio Seminar
 - Successful completion of ED 471 IDP
 - Official transcript from the college or university granting the applicant’s bachelor’s degree and official transcripts reflecting records of any graduate work previously undertaken or
completed
 - Verification of teaching certificate
 - One letter of recommendation from building principal or supervisor (form provided)
 - Completion of advisement / request for formal admission form
Apply

TEACH Grant Program
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education
Provides grants up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
Requirements

Thomas Sampson Chair of Education Department tsampson@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7709

Faculty Members

		Norma Curtis Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor of Education ncurtis@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6621 (faculty bio)

		Wayne Buletza Assistant Professor of Education wbuletza@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7653 (faculty bio)

		Sue Settle Assistant Professor of Education ssettle@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7653 (faculty bio)

		Walker Beverly Assistant Professor of Education wbeverly@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7574 (faculty bio)

		Charlie Wilson Associate Dean for Academics; Associate Professor of Education chwilson@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6649 (faculty bio)

Adjunct Faculty  

Audrey Haddock
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640 

John Moran
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640 

Susan Milligan
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640 

James Nobles
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Pam Nutt
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Robert Schneider
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Jadine Jenkins-Gee
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Heidi Klein-Line
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Sheryl Towe
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640

Renee Wert
Adjunct Instructor 
(269) 749-6640