FOREST CITY, IOWA, Nov. 1, 2018 – Waldorf University will host a speaking event for the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Aileen Sullivan, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Salveson Ballroom located at 106 S. Sixth St. Forest City, Iowa. Area teachers and administrators, pre-service teachers, and others who are interested are invited to this inspiring session. High school students interested in a career in education are especially encouraged to attend. 

Aileen Sullivan, 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, is a high school chemistry teacher in Ames. During her 22 years at Ames High, she has served as a model and mentor teacher, the head of the science department, and been an assistant coach for the girls track team among other roles. She has also welcomed many pre-service teacher interns and student teachers into her classroom. “Don’t be a fault finder, be a star finder” is a guiding mantra she uses each day to add a positive perspective to her work. Aileen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Chemistry Teaching from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Iowa State University. 
 
The event is sponsored by the Waldorf Education Department. Questions can be directed to Education Department Chair Becky Hill at hillb@waldorf.edu. 
 
About Waldorf University
Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a regionally-accredited liberal arts university located in the heart of Forest City, Iowa. Waldorf delivers engaging learning experiences through innovative residential and online instruction, providing its students associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and certificates in the areas of business, communication, criminal justice administration, education, music, psychology, theatre and more. Visit Waldorf.edu to learn more.
 
Photo caption: 2018 Iowa Teach of the Year, Aileen Sullivan.