CF CAPS Education

CAPS Education is a hands-on learning opportunity to explore the teaching profession Ready, Set, TEACH!

[Cedar Falls CAPS @CF_CAPS]

Shout out to @CF_CAPSEdu Alumnus, Bailey Miller, honored as a 2026 Rose Parade Hero! Her courage is inspiring to us all!🌹💛 #RoseParade2026
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[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

@cflincoln and Aldrich today with @cf_schools! Associates got a chance to iterate, problem solve and lead 8 different groups through #math centers! 🙌👏☀️ #everystudenteveryday #learninganddevelopment #leaders

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

📣 Big afternoon today! Teaching 4th graders at Cedar Heights and Orchard Hill math center games! Increasing math fluency, teaching and professional skills — in a fun way! Win win! 🙌👏☀️

[Tyler Ruane @tmruane]

Thanks @CF_CAPSEdu for stopping by today to work with our 4th grade students through some math centers! Our students had a great time:)

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Thank you Nate with @capsnetwork for speaking us on Path to Purpose workshop today! The questions, deep thoughts and revelations have us fired up for our career discoveries this semester! 🚀🙌☀️ #pbl #careerdiscovery

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Miss Dylan got her #teach on this week with Mrs. Switzer’s readers this week @orchardhillcf 🙌 relevant, rigorous and relationships matter— way to go Miss K! ☀️ #everystudenteveryday #readingrocks #growingasaleader

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Getting her #teach on…one math lesson at a time! Way to go Miss U teaching Ms. Lown’s first grade friends! Planned, prepared, Leading & Growing 🙌👏☀️ #futureteacher #professionbasedlearning #talentpipeline #growingourown

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Teaching problem solving, reading comprehension and cause and effect all rolled into one with PUMPKINS 🎃— way to go Miss Darst getting your #TEACH on with Mrs Phillip’s 1st grade friends @cedarheightscf 🙌 #futureteacher #currentleader #growingourown

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Music Education starts here! Mr. Gerdes got his teach on with Mr Bergan’s kinder friends @cedarheightscf! Teaching, Leading and growing as a musical teacher professional— way to go! 🙌👏

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

It’s TEACH week and associates are diving in to teach their own lessons! We know that lessons come in all shapes and sizes and this small group lesson with Miss Mott was great at reviewing sight words! 👏🙌☀️ Way to go!

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Way go CAPS Edu alum and now teacher— Miss Dean! Keep rockin it! 🙌🤩☀️ #thefutureisbright

[Waterloo Schools @WaterlooSchools]

Central Middle School is lucky to have a teacher like Kaelee Dean! 🍎✨
Kaelee started her journey with a different plan in mind, originally seeing herself as an elementary school teacher. But after a long-term substitute position at Central, she quickly realized where she belonged. "Their sense of humor keeps things lively, and the energy they bring to the classroom makes every day exciting!" she says.
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Within her classroom, Kaelee makes learning come alive by creating lessons that are both interactive and relevant to her students’ lives. She uses a variety of strategies—such as hands-on activities, small group discussions, and technology—to keep them actively involved. By mixing creativity, choice, and real-world connections, she keeps students curious and invested in their learning. #TeachingWithHeart To Kaelee, teaching isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to inspire, guide, and care for the next generation. Teaching with heart means building strong relationships and showing up for her students every day.
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For Kaelee, the most rewarding part of teaching is much more than just the daily lessons.
“My favorite part about being a teacher is building lasting relationships with my students and watching them grow—not just throughout the school year, but from year to year as well. Being able to help them build confidence, develop independence, and recognize their potential is one of the most rewarding parts of being a teacher.”
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Kaelee highly recommends Waterloo Schools to other new educators, saying the strong support from her team, mentor coach, and principals has made her feel valued every step of the way.
#TeachingWithHeart #CreatedForAPurpose #CentralMiddleSchool #WaterlooSchools

[Cedar Falls Schools @CF_schools]

TONIGHT!

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Associates are up, leading and growing as a professional as we type! Thank you mentor teachers for being the “guide on the side” and allowing our associates to step into their profession! 👏🙌💡 #professionbasedlearning #futureteachers #wemakeprofessionals #thefutureisbright

[Cedar Falls Schools @CF_schools]

🌍 🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, spark creativity, and shape the future—one student at a time. Drop a 🙌 or a ❤️ in the comments to thank a teacher who has made a difference in your life!

[Megan Droste @Megan_Droste]

I don’t stop often, but yesterday I had to! Edu is a long game—gritty, reflective, relentless…Sometimes we get a glimmer that reminds us why we do this. Ms. Urbanek mentoring Ms. B. Mr. Bakula supporting as a para during his college journey. Full circle. Worth pausing for! ☀️

[CF CAPS Careers @CFCAPSCareers]

There's a lot of buzz surrounding the @CF_CAPS program. Visitors from Wyoming and Ohio came to see what Cedar Falls CAPS was all about yesterday and today. The best part: Seeing our current and former associates share about their experiences. They crushed it. 😊

@NetworkCAPS

[Cedar Falls CAPS @CF_CAPS]

Hosting 30 plus friends from Central Ohio, Wyoming, and the CAPS Network reminded us of the power of connection, shared purpose, and innovation in education. Onward and Upward!
#BetterTogether #CAPSNetwork

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

👀 Peeling back the curtain to see behind the scenes of running a large Edu ecosystem— pricelsss! Ed Design Sprint helping solve the para shortage problem & pitched their ideas to a panel of district all stars.🙌 #professionbasedlearning #makingprofessionals #oneprojectataatime

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

Our Grow Our Own program is starting to come full circle! 🙌 Our first CAPS Ed Alum, Ms Urbanek is ready to mentor Miss Bobeldyk (current CAPS Ed associate) Bonus pts that Mr Tate Bakula (also alum) is a Para when he isn’t in his college teaching class! Future is Bright! ☀️💡😎

[CF CAPS Education @CF_CAPSEdu]

And we’re off!! 🚀 Watch out Cedar Valley— these associates are ready to make a positive impact! ☀️Placements #1 have started and you can find us in 8 different schools these next 3 weeks! #futureteachers #wemakeprofessionals #everystudenteveryday