SHREVEPORT – Looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween this year?
The LSUS chapter of Aspiring Educators is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28.
Come dressed in your Halloween costume for candy, treats and games in the Pioneer Heritage Center Parking Lot.
The free event runs from 5-7 p.m.
“This event is our chance to get involved with the community during the fall semester,” said Cameron Cobb, Aspiring Educators president. “We love partnering with other organizations to put on something fun for the kids.
“It’s a great way to support local small businesses, showcase the LSUS Education program, and of course, see all the adorable kiddos in their costumes.”
The 2024 event attracted about 30 decorated vehicle trunks complete with treats and activities for a stream of kids who winded their way through the car maze.
Aspiring Educators is part of the National Educators Association’s efforts to support pre-service teachers with the resources, networks and opportunities to excel as educators and leaders.
Joining LSUS’s chapter is how Cobb made connections after transferring from Bossier Parish Community College.
“I didn’t know anyone here, and I just wanted to find people who shared the same passion for teaching that I did,” said Cobb, who is aiming to teach English/Language Arts at the fourth- or fifth-grade level. “What I didn’t expect was to find my second family.
“Through Aspiring Educators, I’ve met some of the most genuine, supportive people and have been able to truly connect with the teaching community. It’s brought me closer to my dreams while letting me do what I love most.”
Assistant president Emily White will be attending her first Trunk or Treat this year, finding the organization when a former president came to speak to an education class.
White thinks third grade math and science is her future classroom home upon graduation.
“I want to teach because I struggled a lot in school, things didn’t come easily for me, and I always had to put in double the effort on certain things,” White said. “Some of the schools I went to, I didn’t have the support I needed to help me out, and I had to support myself.
“I realized I wanted to help students who were struggling as well, so they didn’t have to do it alone and feel the way I used to feel. I love kids, and I love watching them grow mentally as they start to learn about themselves and get these really cool personalities.”
Cobb wants to offer similar support to future students.
“I want to be a teacher because every child deserves to have at least one person who’s their biggest fan – and that’s me,” Cobb said. “Being a teacher isn’t just about teaching lessons or sharing facts – it’s about shaping who our students become.
“I can’t control how the world will treat them, but for those eight hours a day, five days a week, I get to help them see their own worth, treat others with kindness, and grow in confidence and curiosity. There’s no greater honor than helping mold and nurture the minds of tomorrow.”
Want to decorate your own trunk or volunteer in any way? Decorate your trunk. Donate candy or prizes, or volunteer in any way.
