2021 Purdue teaching graduates honored with live virtual pinning ceremony

Purdue University’s newest graduates in teacher education were honored on Friday, May 14, 2021 during a live virtual pinning ceremony welcoming them into the teaching profession. Hosted by Purdue’s College of Education, the event was broadcast live via YouTube from Loeb Playhouse.

Watch a video of the virtual event here.

The agenda included prepared remarks from:

Welcome from Dr. Jennifer Barce, Assistant Dean for Teacher Education, Purdue University

Dean’s Comments from Dr. Nancy Marchand-Martella, the Suzi and Dale Gallagher Dean of Education, Purdue University

Keynote Speaker Ms. Lauri Vitale, Klondike Elementary fifth-grade teacher and Purdue Education Alumna (2012). Vitale was a finalist for 2019 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

Recitation of Oath led by Dr. David Eichinger, Associate Professor of Science Education, Purdue University

Announcement of New Professionals by Dr. Jacquelyn Thomas-Miller, Director of the Office of Advising and Retention, Purdue College of Education