School of Education

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Education at St. John Fisher College is to provide a quality educational experience that prepares candidates for distinguished careers in their chosen profession and for leadership roles in a diverse, rapidly changing, and increasingly technological society. To this end, we seek to:

• Prepare highly capable and ethically responsible professional educators who are committed to improving educational conditions, opportunities and outcomes for all students.
• Prepare candidates who share the belief that all students can and will learn.
• Prepare candidates who understand educational theory, research, best practices and the use of various technologies, and how to apply this knowledge in diverse school settings and communities.
• Prepare candidates to meet college, state and national standards and requirements for graduation and certification.