Educators Summit focused on growing Nevada teacher pipeline

Western Nevada College Education (WNC) instructor Sarah Lobsinger is co-leading the first Future Nevada Educators Summit on April 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The virtual summit is a joint effort led by seven Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, including WNC, the Nevada Department of Education, and other teacher licensure networks. The goal of the summit is to grow Nevada’s educator preparation pipeline.

Lobsinger, who is also co-facilitating one of the summit’s breakout sessions, is a former teacher at Carson High School and has seen the state struggle with teacher shortages.

“We recognize that now, more than ever, qualified teachers are needed in school districts across our state and it takes an effort from all of us to expose our community to the benefits of PK-12 teaching,” Lobsinger said.

To facilitate those who would like to become a teacher, there will be an opportunity at the end of the summit to participate in a Teacher Expo and Reception, where participants can visit breakout rooms to talk to representatives of NSHE institutions, the Nevada Department of Education and school districts.

The scheduled keynote speaker is Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year.

There is no cost and the event will include raffle prizes. To learn more about the event and to register, go to https://mailchi.mp/9189f8e27bbd/future-nv-educator-summit.