Commonwealth University honors student teachers during induction and pinning ceremonies
PA (12/18/2025) — Commonwealth University recently honored its student teachers during Student Teacher Induction and Pinning Ceremonies held on each campus recognizing the successful completion of student teaching placements and celebrated the hard work, dedication and commitment of the university's future educators.
Dr. Jennifer Gurski, director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice and Certification, opened each ceremony by welcoming university leadership, faculty, staff, guest speakers, student teachers and their families. Additional remarks were shared by Dr. Ann Larson, dean and professor of the College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.
Dr. Michelle Kiec, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, spoke at the Bloomsburg and Lock Haven ceremonies and Dr. Stephen Lee, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs and Lock Haven campus administrator offered remarks at the Lock Haven ceremony.
Keynote speakers included: Dr. Joseph Rasmus, superintendent of Millville Area School District at CU-Bloomsburg's ceremony; Dr. Laura Osenbach, assistant superintendent of Jersey Shore Area School District at CU-Lock Haven's ceremony; and Erick Cummings, superintendent of Towanda Area School District and Nicole Cummings, cooperating teacher WL Miller at Southern Tioga School District at CU-Mansfield's ceremony.
Kelly Raudabaugh, assistant director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice and Certification, recognized each of the teacher candidates during all three ceremonies. Following the acknowledgements, each student teacher was presented with a Circle of Children lapel pin, symbolizing four core values in the continuous cycle of teaching and learning: cooperation, togetherness, unity and acceptance.
Student teachers recognized during the ceremonies included CU-Bloomsburg students Samantha Andreuzzi, Layla Andreuzzi, Jordi Attick, Kaeley Blair, Ryleigh Cain, Megan Carroll, Jennifer Castillo, Imani Chavarria, Patrick Cooney, Shjon Cramer, Trent Davis, Kirsten Deckert, Sierra Duardo, Kelly Eberly, Connor Fitzgerald, Ryan Green, Alexis Guzylak, Emma Herrold, Erin Hess, Chase Higgins, Sydney Hunsinger, Brittany Jacobs, Emily Kesler, Johanna Kiska, Hannah Kleman, Madison Klinger, Mary Kowalski, Jaden Leiby, Genevieve Lightstone, Shelby Livingstone, Andrea Magaro, Lorena Marquardt, Morgan McAndrew, Trevor McDonald, Meadow Mead, Morgan Merrifield, Myah Merrill, Ashley Mieczkowski, Lyndsay Mulholland, Abigail Nickel, Antonio Perilli, David Post, Isabella Ramirez, Zoe Reese, Marley Roadarmel, Madison Rodkey, Jayvon Sanal and Mercedes Santos, Macy Schnatter, Shawna Schroy, Sarah Schultheis, Savanna Serfass, Alainya Sherwood, Gabrielle Slimm, Emma Stover, Kayla Tanney, Gianna Tarity, Abigail Waltman, Tori Watkins, Carly Wywoda and Nathan Yohn; CU-Lock Haven students Harleigh Andrews, Megan Borowicz, Bailey Brungard, Caitlin Eirich, Sarah Osmun, Cassidy Probst, and Aylin Yakut; and CU-Mansfield students Trisha Gilbert, Amber Lavoie, Matthew Orehowsky, Ryan Scott, Lexie Silvis and Abigail Stretch.
*A Bloomsburg group photo was not taken, but individual photos are available upon request.
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Shown, from left, are Abigail Stretch, Lexi Silvis, Trisha Gilbert, Matt Orehowsky, Ryan Scott and Amber Lavoie. (Mansfield)
Shown, from left, are Harleigh Andrews, Bailey Brungard, Dr. Laura Osenbach, Caitlin Eirich, Cassidy Probst and Megan Borowicz. Not pictured: Sarah Osmun and Aylin Yakut. (Lock Haven)
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