Date:
11/16/2005
Contact: Wendel Sloan at 505.562.2253
PORTALES—TitleV Cooperative in collaboration with Eastern New Mexico University'sCollege of Education is hosting the 2005 New Mexico Future EducatorsAssociation state conference at Eastern on Nov. 18–19 in the CampusUnion Building.
This event willbring junior high and high school students from around the state whoshare an interest in the field of education. The conference willinclude a variety of speakers, including the 2005 New Mexico Teacher ofthe Year, Carlsbad High School math teacher Ron Christopherson, as wellas numerous faculty members from ENMU, and teachers from around thestate.
Students will have theopportunity to participate in workshops, educational activities, andcompetitions, as well as a college fair. This year's theme is "Fulfillthe Dream - Teach!"
For more information, including a schedule of events, visit www.enmu.edu/fea.
Belowis a photo of the New Mexico Teacher of the Year, Ron Christopherson,who will speak at the future educators conference on the ENMU campus onNov. 18-19.