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  • August 2022

  • Thu 18
    August 18, 2022 - August 21, 2022

    New Student Orientation

  • Sun 21
    August 21, 2022

    Dorms open to returning students

  • Mon 22
    August 22, 2022

    Fall Semester Begins

  • September 2022

  • Mon 5
    September 5, 2022

    Labor Day – No classes

  • Mon 19
    September 19, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Constitution Day with Dr. Doug Richey

    Roland Fine Arts Center 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, United States

    Hannibal-LaGrange University will celebrate Constitution Day with Missouri House Representative Dr. Doug Richey, on Monday, September 19 at 11 a.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. This Constitution Day event …

  • Thu 22
    September 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Ms. Amanda Henry book signing

    Student Center

    Hannibal-LaGrange University professor and alum Amanda Henry has released her debut novel and the first book in the Tokens of Rynar series, The Legacy of the Lost Rider. HLGU is excited …

  • Fri 30
    September 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic

    Join us for the HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic. This year’s Classic will take place on Friday, September 30. All golfers are welcome to participate in this HLGU fundraiser. …

  • October 2022

  • Fri 7
    October 7, 2022 - October 8, 2022

    Teacher Education Celebration

    In honor of the 40th year of preparing teachers for certification, the HLGU Education Division, in collaboration with past professors and graduates, is planning a special HLGU Teacher Education Celebration …

  • Fri 14
    October 14, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Recommended graduation application

  • Mon 17
    October 17, 2022 - October 21, 2022

    Fall break – no classes for on-campus students

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Teacher Education Committee

Hannibal-LaGrange University

2800 Palmyra Road

Hannibal, MO 63401

Dear Members of the Teacher Education Committee,

I am writing to request admittance into the Teacher Education Program at Hannibal-LaGrange University. My name is Margie Smith, and I am a twenty-year-old from Hannibal, Missouri. I attended Mark Twain Elementary and then Hannibal Middle School and Hannibal High School. While I was a high school student, I was a member of FCCLA (Future Career Community Leaders of America), Student Council, and FTA (Future Teachers Association). As a member of FTA, I was able to go into various elementary classrooms to help with math groups. It was during these experiences I decided that I wanted to become an elementary teacher.

I have been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church since I was eight years old. In my high school years, I went on several mission trips, helped with Bible School, and assisted with AWANA. No matter what activities I helped with, I always enjoyed working with children. I know that my skills and background can help me to contribute in a meaningful way to the field of education. 

Throughout my years of working with children, I have definitely learned something about myself. I want each child to believe in himself or herself. We all learn in different ways, and no two people are the same. I want a classroom of my own where each child feels like a part of a positive community of learners. Each student needs to feel valued so that he or she can reach their full potential.

In conclusion, I am sure that my background, passion for children, and dedication to learning make me a strong candidate for the Teacher Education Program. I am excited about the opportunity to further develop my teaching skills and to contribute in a meaningful way to the field of education. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to joining the Teacher Education Program at HLGU.

Sincerely,

Margie Smith