An Invitation from the President

Gary Ransdell

Dear Graduating Senior or Recent Graduate: If you have a major in physics, chemistry or mathematics, I sincerely invite you to consider GSKyTeach as your next career development experience. GSKyTeach is an innovative program developed jointly between Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the Jefferson County (Louisville, Kentucky) Public Schools that prepares new teachers to create an inquiry learning environment for high school math and science students. Read more...

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Our application deadline has been extended to March 15th

GSKyTeach Graduate Program Application

Important: Please see the Program Requirements before applying. Applications are currently being accepted for the cohort beginning in June 2013

Submitter Information

Name:


First	Middle	Last

Street address:

City:

State:

Zipcode:

Phone:


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E-mail Address:

Date of Birth:

Gender:

Female Male

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Please provide the following information related to your Undergraduate Degree (Must be completed by May 30, 2013)

Undergraduate Degree:

Undergraduate Major:

Institution/University:

Semester Hours:


Physics	Mathematics	Chemistry

(in each of the three content focus areas you have completed by May 30, 2013)

Undergraduate GPA Score:

GRE Score (if completed):

Praxis Score (if completed):

1. List the names and complete contact information for two persons, who are knowledgeable about your academic abilities:

2. List the names and complete contact information for two persons, who are knowledgeable about your abilities to interact with people:

3. Write an essay (not more than 1,000 words) that enumerates your reasons for wanting to join the GSkyTeach Graduate Program. What abilities do you possess that would enable you to teach successfully in a high-need high school? Describe your past experiences working with youth and/or volunteer programs.

Please write the essay in a Microsoft word or PDF file and attach it here. Acceptable file formats are: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf. Please do not submit the file in any other format.

4. Transcripts: Submit an official transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended or are presently attending. Official transcripts must include the original signature of the Registrar or seal of the issuing institution and must be enclosed in an envelope with the stamp or signature of the Registrar across the sealed flap.

Mail transcripts to:
GSKyTeach Graduate Program
c/o Donna Kasznel
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd #330
TCCW 105
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1077

5. "I am fully commited to full attendance and participation in all GSKyTeach coursework and program-related activities." (Please see the Program Requirements for details)

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If you have problems submitting this form, please contact the webmaster. For questions about the application process, please email Donna Kasznel at donna.kasznel@wku.edu.