Luanne Norden
M.A., University of Nebraska
Instructor
George Mason University, Prince William Campus
Bull Run Hall 206
10900 University Blvd
MS 4E5
Manassas, VA 20110
Curriculum Vitae
Profile
Ms. Norden provides daily management of the student teaching semester. She collaborates with the public schools both locally and in other states to select appropriate health and physical education teachers to act as mentors. In addition, she observes and evaluates student teachers at their placement schools.
Ms. Norden developed (2006) and teaches an online course (HEAL 516) designed to meet the health methods requirement for teachers on provisional license in Virginia.
Research Interests
- Determining and developing effective strategies and procedures to prepare students for teacher licensure in health and physical education.
- Collaborating with the public schools for appropriate field experience and student teaching placements in health and physical education.
Other Information
Student comments (selected from course evaluations):
“Ms. Norden is a fantastic teacher for the student teaching course. She definitely cares about each student’s improvement and well-being.”
“She made me actually want to come to class. Great activities in class.”
“Very good communication in class and via email. Very organized and professional.”
“Made the class fun as well as informational. I learned so much!”
“Awesome teacher. Really cares about us learning. Great organization.”
“Ms. Norden did a wonderful job preparing her students for the real world of teaching. She inspired me to be a better teacher as she is very fair and relates well with her students. I was very eager to come to class as she made learning fun and interesting and never dull. I felt fortunate to have Ms. Norden as a teacher as I feel she prepared me to face the challenges of teaching health and I thank her for that!”