The Franklin College Teacher Education Program focuses on preparing teaching professionals who have the knowledge and the hands-on experience to meet the demands of innovation and change.
We combine the rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum with the content and pedagogical knowledge teaching professionals need to have a positive impact on the K-12 learner.
Download the Education Program at a Glance Handout
Department of Education Links
- EPP Program Impact
- 2019 Franklin College Title II Report
- EPP Graduation and Placement Outcomes
- Franklin College Student Loan Default Rates
- Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness
- Satisfaction of Completers 2018
- Teacher Candidate Artifact System (TCAS)
- 2019 Indiana Department of Education EPP Report
Departmental Highlights
Why do students choose teacher education at Franklin College?
- The practical experience of working with students and experienced teachers in accredited school classrooms
- The opportunity to be part of a community of learners who advance through the education program together
- Superintendents and principals actively seek out Franklin College education graduates for teaching positions.
Education majors receive a personalized educational experience.
- Faculty members know the education majors well through serving as their academic advisors and their course instructors.
- Faculty maintains strong relationships with program graduates, providing a connection that helps both current candidates and alumni in the Franklin College family.
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““This program has been amazing. I have learned so much and the support behind the professors was always there when I needed it. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience.” - Aubrey Curry '19
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““Overall I have enjoyed my time in the education program and feel competent in becoming a highly successful educator.” - Brooke Hughes '19
Meet Our Faculty
Associate professor of physical education
Kim Eiler, Ed.D.
Phone: 317.738.8202
Email: keiler@FranklinCollege.edu
Visiting assistant professor of education
Cecilia Iacoponi Hashimoto Ph.D.
Phone: 317.738.8228
Email: chashimoto@FranklinCollege.edu
Department chair; professor of education
David Moffett, Ph.D.
Phone: 317.738.8221
Email: dmoffett@FranklinCollege.edu
Third Party Comments
The Department of Education at Franklin College is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on November, 17-19, 2019.
Information about submitting written feedback about the program (PDF)
Did You Know?
Education Majors complete 600 hours of field experiences/internships in education prior to student teaching.