Nasreen Fynewever B.A. '04
Years Attended:
2002-2004
Involvements:
Member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Received the Outstanding Student Educator of the Year Award (Secondary Education).
How Was Your Life Transformed:
My desire to know well the content I would be teaching was fostered by the history professors I encountered. They were active in the field of research and archaeology. They did not simply sit by and teach from their existing knowledge, they pushed to continue to learn and have their understanding grow. Seeing that in seasoned professors like Dr. Carroll and Dr. Cole was inspiring.
Influential Contributions:
Professor Rosier (now Dr.)
gave me a goal and a standard to set my sights on. I saw in her a faith I
wanted to share in and a teaching style I wanted to emulate. She was pursuing
her Ph.D. at the time and raising young children, and yet she managed to make
sure her students and content received not only proper attention, but undivided
and caring attention. I still model much of her teaching and her strategies
everytime I am in a classroom.
How Have Your Experiences at CU Prepared You:
Cornerstone University's education
program prepared me well for the classroom and school community. Professor
McAdams' ability to make student teaching a powerful learning experience was
remarkable. All the professors I was privileged to be taught by took a vested
interest in me and affirmed my teaching gifts and my style. Many of the
professors remained available to me post graduation as I started my first job
and as I pursued a further degree and teaching placement.
Fast Facts:
Favorite Place on Campus:
Bernice Hansen Center
Involvement:
I was in the consortium, so much of my time was spent at Kuyper College. However, the athletic facility provided a place for many friendships to develop as I worked out often.
Favorite Professor:
Dr. White, Prof. McAdams, Prof. Rosier, Dr. Cole, Dr. Carroll, Dr. Landrum... can I really pick?
Favorite Memory:
The professors were serious about their material and very relational at the same time.