College of Education Newsletter

From left to right are Evan Ward (Co-President), Marcus Robinson (Co-Vice President), and Emma Le (Co-President)

Sam Houston Council for Exceptional Children hosted the Area 6

Special Olympics Bocce Tournament at Holleman Field on September 27. Approximately 71 SHSU students officiated and cheered on the athletes, and 250 athletes, coaches, and families attended the competition.

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.

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

Become a NOYCE Scholar!

The highly prestigious, nationally recognized Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship supports exceptional students who plan to teach STEM fields in a high-needs school with $10,000 per academic year. 

Deadline to Apply: November 14, 2025

Become a Charles Butt Scholar!

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in the Texas public school system in either a Title 1 or majority economically disadvantaged school or in a priority subject area (math, science, special education, or bilingual). Applicants must also exemplify the knowledge, skills, and values listed below. Preference is given to Texas residents.

Application OPENS: Friday, October 17, 2025

Application Closes: Thursday, January 1, 2026

"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom."

- Oprah Winfrey

Rayshuna Miller's Dissertation Final Defense, TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON GRADE 7 MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM, has been scheduled for October 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM, via Zoom:

Avery Hartwell's Dissertation Final Defense, DO NOT FORGET ABOUT US: INVESTIGATING THE EXPERIENCES OF BLACK MALE STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS AT PRIVATE COLLEGES IN TEXAS, has been scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at The Woodlands Center, Room 246

Elyse Ramirez's Dissertation Final Defense, TRANSFORMING TEACHING: FACULTY PERCEPTIONS AND THE INTEGRATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING SPACES, has been scheduled for October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM, via Zoom

Fall 2025 World Teacher Day

Relive the highlights from our World Teachers' Day reception!

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