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College of education Mock interview clinic

November 1, 2007, Holtz Hall

Participation Instructions and Guidelines

A mock interview consists of a 20 minute professional interview with one or more company representatives followed by a 10 minute critique session.

Mock Interview Criteria

  • Mock interviews are open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students in the College of Education.
  • You must have activated your free CES account.

Mock Interview Sign up Timeline

  • Sign up will begin Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Interviews times are reserved on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up early! Login to your CES account to sign up.
  • Please sign up for only ONE interview until October 22nd.
  • You may sign up for interviews with multiple organizations with open interview times beginning October 23rd.
  • Sign up closes October 29th or when all time slots are filled.

Employer Participants

Blue Valley USD 229 <Schedule Full>

The Blue Valley School District is a K-12, public education institution where students have opportunities for cultural arts, foreign language classes, and the development of solid work habits. Take a few moments to learn more about this premier school district where the teachers, parents, support staff and administration are all dedicated to children, helping each child to become more than he or she ever hoped to be.

Cartwright Elementary School District

Let us tell you about the Cartwright District: K-8 urban district in west Phoenix, 26 schools (16 elementary, one school for handicapped preschool and gifted education, two schools for special education students, and four middle schools, and 4 sixth grade centers), Over 1,200 teachers, with approximately 100 new teachers hired each year; 19,500 students with steady, slow growth; Art, music, physical education, and enrichment programs as well as programs to meet the needs of at-risk students.

Derby USD 260 <Schedule Full>

A quality school system is much more than bricks and mortar, it's a network of people dedicated to kids. In Derby it is that network of caring staff members, from the school bus to the classroom, that makes it a place where excellence is a way of life. Traditional and innovative teaching styles, and special-purpose programs designed to meet the ever-changing needs of today's youth, are part of Derby's commitment to offering an exciting, progressive atmosphere for students, parents, staff members and the community.

Geary County USD 475 <Schedule Full>

The Geary County Unified School District #475 includes thirteen elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and an alternative center. The schools are grouped below by location in the communities of Grandview Plaza, Milford, Ft. Riley, or Junction City.

Fort Worth ISD

The district has taken strong, positive steps toward achieving the goal of becoming the best urban school district in the nation. Superintendent Melody Johnson and the Board of Education instituted VISION 2010 - a series of initiatives that will redesign, transform and revitalize FWISD schools. Resources have been reallocated across the district for maximum impact in the classroom. Lead content teachers have been selected in every secondary school. Literacy coaches and lead teachers in math and science have also been designated in elementary schools.

Gardner Edgerton USD 231 <Schedule Full>

As this school district continues to grow and prosper academically, parents and patrons should know there are several themes guiding the decision-making process of the school leadership. They are: High expectations for success, Safe and orderly learning environment, and Positive Home/School relations.

Kansas City Kansas USD 500 <Schedule Full>

Our district consists of 47 schools including three preschools, 28 elementary schools (grades K-5), eight middle schools (grades 6-8), four senior high schools (grades 9-12), Sumner Academy of Arts and Science (grades 8-12), two alternative Secondary schools, and an area technical school. At last count we had 20,000 students. We have approximately 3,400 employees with nearly 1,600 of them teachers.

Katy ISD

Katy ISD is a fast growing suburban school district on the west side of Houston, TX. We hire approximately 500+ new teachers each fall and open new schools every year.

Liberty Public Schools <Schedule Full>

Liberty Public School District serves the residents of approximately 85 square miles in Clay County. The school district is located just northeast of Kansas City. 

Lincoln Public Schools <Schedule Full>

Our school district, the second largest in the state of Nebraska, educates more than 32,100 students in 54 schools - helping our children grow into confident, capable adults

Manhattan Ogden USD 383 <Schedule Full>

The Manhattan-Ogden Public School District has an annual enrollment of nearly 5,450 students and with more than 1,000 employees, is the fourth largest employer in the community. What we feel this signifies is our community's commitment to providing an academically challenging and enriching program that allows our children to have a positive and successful experience in our schools.

Paola USD 368

Paola Schools are an integral part of a progressive “Community” featuring an active small town square, a sufficient and growing business corridor, new housing complexes, and quick four-lane access to all of the Kansas City amenities.  It is a great place to live, where people care about their children, schools, community and each other.  This commitment and collaborations with our communities is evident in a review of the district Programs and Schools.  Paola also has a rich historical background. 

Salina USD 305 <Schedule Full>

Salina USD 305 is centered in the heart of the nation, and our commitment to challenging each student to his/her greatest potential and to addressing individual needs are at the heart of the school district.

Spring Hill USD 230 <Schedule Full>

Located just minutes south of Olathe, Kansas, Spring Hill provides its residents with small-town values and its children with a forward-thinking education.

Wichita USD 259 <Schedule Full>

Wichita Public Schools is proud to be the state's largest school district, one of the most successful large-city districts in the United States, and a great place to educate all of our city's children.

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