The Core Beliefs
The mission of the Rivier College Professional Educator Preparation Program (PEPP) is to assist students in realizing their goals through personal commitment, cultural development, and professional competence. We help our students to reach these goals by promoting excellence and ethics in teaching and learning: appreciation for cultural diversity, service to and compassion for others, commitment to social justice, reflection on the complexities inherent in the profession, and responsibility for continued research. We are committed to preparing our students to serve diverse learners and communities in collaboration with others in a variety of professional and leadership roles -- as teachers, administrators, counselors, and researchers.