School of Education Celebrates 100 Years of Educating Educators

09/17/2024

Saint Louis University’s School of Education is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year! 

In 1925, the School of Education proudly opened its doors, and has educated thousands of teachers and school leaders rooted in excellence, integrity and respect for every person. Grounded in our Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the school continues to vigorously pursue its mission of outreach to support the community broadly, with a focus on those historically underserved.

Throughout the coming year, the School of Education will host events, lectures and activities to honor our legacy, celebrate our achievements and envision the future of our school. Visit our 100-Year Anniversary website often as we will update it throughout the year. 

Our centennial year got off to a terrific start this month with the announcement of a historic donation to the School of Education from SLU alumna Virginia (Ginny) Herrmann. Thanks to this gift, the largest our School of Education has ever received from a donor, the SOE has established the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education. This new center embodies our commitment to advancing Catholic education by designing and delivering academic and professional development for Catholic school educators and leaders, advancing the research on Catholic educational institutions, and engaging in active work on the critical issues facing Catholic schools.

As a glimpse of the events to come in 2024, we will host:

• A 100-year kick-off celebration from 4 - 6 p.m., Sept. 27 during Homecoming and Family Weekend.  Friends and alums of the School of Education are invited to join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music during this fun event and may RSVP here.
• A Cultural Literacy Book Drive in September in recognition of National Literacy Month. The SOE is collecting new or gently used books through Sept. 30 with all donations going to local schools, shelters, and literacy programs. Children’s books, novels, and educational materials written by individuals from various backgrounds, and which celebrate those from diverse cultures and identities are in high demand. Drop-offs are located in Fitzgerald Hall or any SOE-labeled box on campus.
• On Oct. 17-18, a Catholic Leadership Conference on SLU's campus titled, " Catholic High Schools at the Crossroads: Common Challenges and Strengthening the Relationships Among Schools in the Region." Please join us and register here. 
• On Oct. 23, there will be two opportunities to meet with Tiffany Anderson, Ed.D., Topeka Public Schools Superintendent, when she will give two book talks about her newly released book, "Building Parent Capacity in High-Poverty Schools." 
  RSVP for her talk and light lunch that will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  
  RSVP here for her talk and light dinner that will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• In November, we will host a "Friendsgiving" event, with more information to come.
• In December, we are planning an alumni Christmas party and will have more information soon.

There are several events planned for 2025, so stay tuned.

We look forward to celebrating these milestones and our shared achievements.

View a Video About Our 100-year Legacy

For more information about the School of Education, please visit our website, email us at slued@slu.edu or call us at 314-977-3292.