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College of Education

Getting to Know You: Lisa Swindell

Lisa Swindell — Faculty

Campus: WSU Vancouver

Title: Co-Director of Field Experiences, Field Supervisor & Instructor

How long have you worked under this title?
1 year

What is the most important thing you do to help potential teachers?
I help potential teachers to attain their goals to become educators and to then have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children every day.

What do you hope to see from new teachers?
I hope to see passion for learning and teaching and a commitment to student success both socially and academically.

Why do you think it’s important to support young teachers and/or the College of Education?
This is the most important work anyone can do because the education of our youth is our future. Being an educator is having the opportunity to inspire life-long learning and to impact our world in a hopeful and positive manner.