Lakeview High School’s Teacher Cadet class doubles in size for the 2025-2026 school year

Written by: Breana S. (student)

Lakeview High School’s Teacher Cadet program offers students the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of a possible teaching career. Instructor Elizabeth Curd emphasizes how this year's class of cadets has almost doubled in size from last year. This year, there are two block classes (90-minute courses)  and together, 39 students are enrolled in the program.

“I've been trying really hard to get this class to grow over the years, and hopefully it’s still going to grow,” said Curd

Curd has been instructing the Teacher Cadet class for 8 years. One of this year's focus points is helping students realize the excitement that goes along with being a teacher. “I come at it like it’s a college class, and they all have to have to do a lot of reflection,” said Curd.

To keep the class in a positive head space, Curd uses this reflection and her passion for the position to enhance the excitement of teaching. Cadets are getting the opportunity to positively impact the lives of students just a few years younger than themselves.

“Getting the opportunity to work with kids, and helping them be successful makes me happy,” said Teacher Cadet Ayla Savalle, ‘27. “I always look forward to seeing the children,” added Savalle

Since there is a bigger pool of Cadets this year,  at least six Cadets work at each of Lakeview Public Schools four elementary schools (Ardmore, Greenwood, Harmon, and Princeton)  and one middle school (Jefferson).

With these numbers the program now provides Cadets to both morning and afternoon classes at these locations.

“We've never had kids in the afternoon, and I got to work with a lot more students and teachers,” said Curd

The hope is for next year's class to hopefully grow even more with students who want to go into education after high school.

Article provided by Lakeview High School for publication in the Macomb Daily.