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Teacher Interview Day Connects Education Majors with 84 School Districts
Annual career fair helps future educators find jobs ahead of spring hiring cycle
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Hundreds of students pursuing careers in education attended the annual Teacher Interview Day at Pittsburg State University, where 84 school districts from across the region came to meet with graduating seniors, post-grads, alumni, and other education majors. The event, organized by the university's career development office, aimed to help students gain experience, build professional connections, and potentially secure jobs before the traditional spring hiring season.
Why it matters
Teacher Interview Day is a valuable opportunity for education students to get a head start on the job search process, network with potential employers, and gain valuable interview experience - all of which can give them a competitive edge as they enter the workforce.
The details
The career fair featured 84 school districts from across the region, allowing students to meet with representatives, ask questions, and even conduct on-site interviews. While the primary focus was on graduating seniors, the event was open to underclassmen, undecided majors, and recent graduates, giving them a chance to explore opportunities and build professional relationships.
- The event was held on February 12, 2026.
- It ran from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
The players
Kim Hull
The event organizer from Pittsburg State University's office of career development.
Joe Lancaster
A music education major who participated in the event, even though he plans to relocate to Indiana after graduation, in order to gain experience and professional feedback.
What they’re saying
“This is our affair that is targeted towards education majors. We have 84 schools here ready to connect with our seniors and education.”
— Kim Hull, Event Organizer (psucollegio.com)
“Unfortunately, I'm not going to be here. I'll be in Indiana when all these jobs open up, so I'm doing this for experience and professional feedback.”
— Joe Lancaster, Music Education Major (psucollegio.com)
“As a music person, practicing interviewing is a lot like practicing performing. You don't get worse by doing it.”
— Joe Lancaster, Music Education Major (psucollegio.com)
What’s next
The office of career development plans to continue hosting the Teacher Interview Day event in future semesters, providing more opportunities for education students to gain experience and make connections with potential employers.
The takeaway
Teacher Interview Day is a valuable resource for education students, offering them the chance to get a head start on the job search, build professional relationships, and gain valuable interview experience - all of which can give them a competitive edge as they enter the workforce.
