March 20, 2025
Trine University has named Cristy Jordán as its new Director of Transition to Teaching,
a program within the university’s Franks School of Education.
Cristy initially joined Trine University as an administrative and fieldwork assistant in 2024. In her new role, Cristy will be responsible for supporting and growing the transition to teaching program known as Trine’s Education Apprenticeship Model (TEAM).
TEAM is an affordable, 10-month, cohort-based program that offers licensure tracks for teacher candidates throughout the state of Indiana.
“Cristy brings invaluable expertise to our program. We anticipate her strong communication skills and dedication to supporting K-12 teachers will allow us to maintain our Transition to Teaching focus,” said Alecia Pfefferkorn, assistant professor and interim dean of the Franks School of Education. “Furthermore, her passion for building positive relationships will foster a collaborative and supportive environment for our teacher candidates and partnering school districts.”
Cristy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and sociology and a Master’s in Education Administration, along with 24 years of experience in educational administration, safety and cooperative leadership.
Trine University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering presented its annual Outstanding High School Teaching Award to Carrie Orlowski, a mathematics teacher at Triton Jr./Sr. High School, on April 14.
Brooks Miller, who led Trine University to its first NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship, has been named associate head coach at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University.
A Trine University team was the Yokozuna (grand champion) of this year’s National Robotics Challenge.