Lorinda Kline

Kline serves as a secondary adviser for all secondary education majors (which includes 55 students specializing in math, life science, social studies, French, English, Spanish and business). She endeavors to make the School of Education feel like home for these students who find themselves with one foot in education and the other in a different school on campus. From Christmas parties to service opportunities pertaining to their specialties, Kline prioritizes giving secondary education students spaces to find belonging.

In addition to chairing secondary education, Kline serves as the director of student teaching. A master

Fun Facts

Future Plans: I am retiring this May and plan to spend more time with my family and grandchildren! I also look forward to kayaking, hiking and biking with my husband.

Teaching Quirk: I have a teacher inspiration playlist, and I invite students to add songs to it. It’s intended to help us focus and remember our purpose as we drive to work. (I also sing once a class period for one reason or another.)

practitioner of peer-to-peer learning and co-teaching models, Kline not only facilitates these placements for 40+ teacher candidates each year, she also walks closely alongside students, faculty and supervising teachers to ensure the relationships are beneficial for all involved. At the culmination of the student teaching experience, Kline organizes a student seminar which celebrates their transition from pre-professionals to colleagues.

Regardless of the hat she’s wearing at the moment, with enthusiasm and grace, Kline brings the education community — also known as “the village” — together.