Teacher as articulate visionary permeates all professional coursework. It is through this theme that professional educators are developled who can envision alternative solutions to the dilemmmas posed in schools and demonstrate the dispositions required of advocates for quality educational programs. Teachers need to be able to seek, plan, implement creative and humane solutions that are inclusive and respect diverse communities. They need to clearly articulate those visions and collaborate with others to make them realities.

This theme supports candidates as they develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to assume strong leadership roles in our communities and to create schools for today and for the future. Reflective journals, papers and projects are employed throughout the program to encourage teacher education candidates to be actively involved in the reflective process. This them is aligned with INTASC* Principles 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.