College of Education Newsletter

COE Ambassadors T-Shirt Sale

As student leaders, we proudly represent the College of Education by supporting its students, staff, and faculty in all its initiatives. Our mission is to help create a welcoming, well-organized environment where everyone can thrive. Proceeds from this sale will help us continue our work within the College and further our impact.

This semester’s shirt features the message:
"A teacher changed my life. SAY IT BACK!"
Shirts are available for $20, and we are currently accepting pre-orders through October 13th via the Google Form linked below.

Calling all Education Students

Join us for a fun and meaningful event where you’ll get to paint signs for future classrooms, enjoy free food, and connect with fellow education students and COE residents. This is a great chance to share your journey, hear real stories from those further along in the program, and learn more about student teaching, fieldwork, leadership opportunities, and scholarships!

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jessica McQueston at jam391@shsu.edu.

COE Represented at TACUSPA

Dr. Peggy Holzweiss and three of our Higher Education Leadership doctoral students (Candi Sexton-Ruiz, Amy Gandara, & Christy Cervantes) were invited to present their research as a pre-conference session at the Texas Association of College & University Student Personnel Administrators (TACUSPA) 2025 Annual Conference this week at the University of Houston. 

There are a number of SHSU students and faculty who have articles in the special issue. Drs. Gabriela Silvestre and Eric Platt also attended TACUSPA this week. Our Bearkat students and faculty were well represented at this annual state conference!

In the attached picture, our students are holding up the printed special issue journal where their work is published. It was released with the start of the conference. A digital version of the special issue journal can be obtained here.

Become a Hawkins Scholar!

The prestigious Augustus F. Hawkins grant offers scholarships and support for students preparing to become teachers in high-need schools, helping you make a difference where it’s needed most.

Deadline to Apply: November 7, 2025

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

- Theodore Roosevelt

Last spring, the RSDDC conducted a needs assessment with COE faculty and students, highlighting the need to strengthen research mentorship for both mentors and mentees. In response, we are launching a new Research Priority Area Grant and hosting two professional development workshops this year.

Please see the information below to learn more about the grant, workshops, and how you can get involved!

Help keep our campus safe from cyber threats! If you receive a suspicious email that looks like spam or phishing, don’t click any links and forward it to abuse@shsu.edu and delete it. The University IT Security team will investigate and take appropriate action. Staying vigilant protects everyone!

Thomson Ivins's Dissertation Final Defense, STORIES OF SUPPORT: EXPERIENCES OF NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, has been scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 12:30 PM

Sherrhonda Hunter's Dissertation Final Defense, MIRRORS IN THE CLASSROOM: EXAMINING ETHNIC/RACIAL DIVERSITY PATTERNS AMONG TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: A MULTI-YEAR DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS, has been scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM at The Woodlands Center, Room 240.

Jennifer Bassett-Alvarez's Dissertation Final Defense, THE POWER OF PRE-K: A PRE- AND POST-PANDEMIC ANALYSIS OF PREKINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 3 READING ACHIEVEMENT, has been scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at The Woodlands Center, Room 246. 

Angie Taylor's Dissertation Final Defense, DISTRICT LEADER PERCEPTIONS OF PAID TEACHER RESIDENCIES, has been scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 8:30 AM, at the main campus - Teacher Education Center, Room 319L. 

Bridgett Johnson's Dissertation Final Defense, EXPLORING SYSTEMIC RACISM IN STUDENT LOAN ATTAINMENT: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK STUDENT BORROWERS, has been scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at The Woodlands Center, Room 240. 

Fall 2025 EPP Induction

Relive the highlights from our Teacher Induction Ceremony! This special event celebrated future educators as they were officially welcomed into the teaching profession, a milestone recognizing their dedication to shaping the next generation.

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