Teacher Education Alliance
Mines Student Club
What’s the TEA?
The Teacher Education Alliance (TEA) at Mines is a student club that serves as a forum for discussion of any education related issues. We offer support beyond high school and middle school teaching and are associated with the University Honors & Scholars Teach@Mines program. If you are on campus and are looking for a place to study, hang out, and connect with fellow Teach@Mines and University Honors & Scholars students, you can visit the Honors House, located at 1704 Illinois St. Feel free to contact the TEA president and/or leadership team with any questions.
TEA Leadership Team
Chai Somrit
TEA President
Adishri Singanjude
TEA Treasurer
Shara Faria
TEA Vice President
Abi Strait
TEA Creative Director
Lilia Emrich
TEA Secretary
Christine Liebe
TEA Faculty Advisor
TEA Events & Meetings
TEA Study Session & Craft Night |
9/29/2025 |
2:00 – 3:00pm |
McNeil 314 |
This meeting is a social event to meet other students interested in teaching, TEA, and/or education, and take a relaxing break from the stress of midterms. Drink tea, make oragami, and collect your special TEA gift bag while you study! |
Spooky Cookie Decorating |
10/13/2025 |
2:00 – 3:00pm |
McNeil 314 |
Kick off the Halloween season by decorating some spooky cookies! |
Boba Bar with TEA |
11/3/2025 |
2:00 – 3:00pm |
McNeil 314 |
Come mingle with TEA and make your own Boba! |
TEA Painting Social |
11/17/2025 |
2:00 – 3:00pm |
McNeil 314 |
De-stress from exams by painting a piece of a TEA puzzle mural! |
TEA General Meeting |
12/1/2025 |
2:00 – 3:00pm |
McNeil 314 |
All are welcome to join the Teacher Education Alliance at their General Meeting. This is an opportunity for students interested in the education sector to meet like-minded peers. Students can have discussions around teaching, their experiences in the classroom, and hopes for the future. |
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in TEA events, please contact TEA President Victoria Martin at vrmartin@mines.edu. Advance notice may be necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.