大众彩票

At 大众彩票鈥檚 School of Education, leadership is more than a concept 鈥� it is a lived experience. Students aren鈥檛 just preparing to teach; they鈥檙e already shaping the future of education through innovation, service and recognition.

Two standout students, Samantha Finder and Briahni Adams, exemplify the program鈥檚 commitment to developing educators who lead with purpose and passion. Their stories reflect the core values of Webster鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in Teacher Education program: mentorship, community engagement and a drive to make a meaningful impact. 

Samantha Finder: Leading With Purpose and Recognition 

A 2025 graduate, Finder has already made her mark as a leader in education. Her dedication and excellence were recognized with the prestigious Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow award for the 2024鈥�2025 academic year. The honor connects her with the Missouri State Board of Education and a Missouri Milken Award-winning mentor 鈥� a testament to her potential and the quality of her preparation at Webster. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 meaningful to know that the work I鈥檝e put in throughout my teacher journey stands out,鈥� Finder said. 鈥淭hese experiences are setting me up for success as I work toward becoming the kind of impactful teacher I aspire to be.鈥� 

Finder鈥檚 story is a testament to how Webster nurtures leadership through real-world opportunities and recognition. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to educational excellence and a readiness to lead from day one. 

Briahni Adams: Community Engagement as a Form of Leadership 

While Finder鈥檚 leadership shines through accolades, Adams, a sophomore in the program, is making waves through community engagement. As a Raymond Wittcoff Community Engagement Fellow with the Nine PBS network, Adams is involved in initiatives like the 鈥淥n The Porch鈥� program, which delivers 鈥渟ummer camp in a bag鈥� to help prevent learning loss among children. 

鈥淭hrough the fellowship, I have an opportunity to collaborate with community members to work on initiatives that focus on youth development, education and social equity,鈥� Adams said.  
Her work highlights how leadership can take many forms 鈥� especially when rooted in service. Adams鈥� efforts demonstrate the program鈥檚 emphasis on civic responsibility and the power of education to uplift communities. 

The Webster Way in Action 

Finder and Adams represent two powerful expressions of leadership cultivated at Webster University. Whether through statewide recognition or grassroots community work, both students embody the values of the BA in Teacher Education program. Their stories remind us that the future of education is not just in the hands of tomorrow鈥檚 teachers 鈥� it鈥檚 already being shaped by the leaders Webster is preparing today. 

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