“I’ve had Simpson student teachers almost exclusively! I want them, I need them. Simpson does a very thorough job of educating their students to be the very best teachers that they can be. They instruct them in researched teaching methods that are the very best for children and encourage their college students to practice what they learn by placing them in environments that enhance their “book” learning. Thank you Simpson for doing what you do to create some very skilled and professional educators!”

“After several negative experiences with larger colleges and their teacher education programs, I won’t even consider a student teacher unless he/she is a Simpson student. I can count on Simpson students to be knowledgeable in child development and pedagogy and to be well prepared for the student teaching experience. The professors are always available to both students and mentoring teachers and are willing to collaborate in any way that will be beneficial to both the public school students and the Simpson student. A Simpson graduate is one worth interviewing for hire.”

After an extensive evaluation of the Simpson College teacher preparation program, the assessment team for the Iowa State Department of Education noted in their final evaluation report:

“Simpson faculty members are to be commended for their contributions to the preparation of future teachers. Particularly evident in the review of information is the success of the Simpson program in succeeding in their focus on developing reflective educators.”