FAQs About Student Teaching

Intern Teacher.  What's the difference between an Intern Teacher and a Student Teacher?
   Holy Family refers to an Intern Teacher as a teacher with a full-time job as a full-time teacher, either in a public or private school.  The Public Schools refer to an Intern Teacher as one with an Intern Certificate.  The Holy Family Intern Teacher must complete student teaching in a manner similar to the student teacher, except that they have there assignment where they are teaching full-time.  Holy Family Intern teachers must complete a Student/Intern Teacher Application, be assigned a University Supervisor, register for student teaching (usually EDUC520), and are encouraged to have a cooperating teacher.