Student Teachers and Interns

Student Teachers

Welcome! We are excited you have chosen SCS for your student teaching/clinical experience!

● Student Teacher Orientation- you must attend an orientation session to begin the process. These sessions are only for student teachers who have a confirmed placement in Stanly County Public Schools. These sessions will be scheduled through Human Resources.

● Student teachers are not cleared to begin until they have received confirmation from Human Resources.

Please contact Debbie Rowles, Beginning Teacher Support and Recruitment Coordinator, at 704-961-3046 or debbie.rowles@stanlycountyschools if you have any questions.

Substitute Opportunities for Student Teachers

● Student teachers interested in substituting must complete the district's substitute application process.

● After successfully completing five weeks of student teaching, student teachers may be authorized to substitute for their cooperating teacher one day per week, up to a maximum of five days.

● Authorization will be a joint decision by the school's principal, the cooperating teacher, and the supervising college or university.

● Any substitute opportunities beyond this limit require prior review and approval by the Stanly County Schools Human Resources Department and the supervising college or university.

● Student teachers will receive compensation at the non-certified substitute rate of $93 per day.

● Additionally, student teachers are expected to adhere to all other policies and requirements established by their college or university for substitute teaching.

Student Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Ericka Coone

Ms. Ericka Coone is currently serving as the school counselor at East Albemarle Elementary while completing her Master of Education in School Counseling through Grand Canyon University, with graduation set for 2026.

Ms. Coone shared:
"My internship is a key component of my program, which requires 600 hours of supervised field experience in a school setting. It serves as a capstone course, allowing me to integrate the knowledge and skills I've gained throughout the program with real-world practice.

The experience is helping me grow into my professional identity as a school counselor, emphasizing ethical and professional standards, collaboration with stakeholders, and the development of diverse counseling skills. Prior to the internship, I also completed 100 hours of practicum work."

We are so proud of Ms. Coone and her dedication to supporting students while pursuing her professional goals!