COE Newsletter - Nov 20

College of Education Newsletter

ELEVATE Scholars

Curriculum and instruction doctoral scholars Carrie Chu, Lauren Melone, Stephanie Oyler, and Genevra Thomas recently attended the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) international conference with Dr. Leena Landmark and Dr. Christina Gushanas.

The doctoral scholars are a part of ELEVATE Transition, a leadership training consortium grant that supports doctoral student learning from top faculty in the field of secondary special education and transition to adulthood across six universities in the United States.

ELEVATE stands for Equipping Learning, Empowering Vision, Achieving Transitions, and Engaging Families and is funded by the US Department of Education: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) through the Research to Practice 325H Competition.

The ELEVATE scholars began their studies this summer, and this conference was the first time they were able to meet in person. They networked, learned from research and practitioner-focused sessions, and attended committee meetings. Lauren Melone presented "Rethinking Speech-language Service Delivery in Transition and Transition Planning for Pregnant and Parenting Students,” and Stephanie Oyler presented "Keeping it Short: Courses Supporting Evidence-Based Practices.”

Happy Thanksgiving!

The College of Education wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this holiday season by taking time to relax, recharge, and reflect on the things that bring you joy and gratitude.

While the Fall 2025 graduation application deadline has technically passed, students seeking to apply late are encouraged to contact the Registrar’s Graduation Team directly at graduationteam@shsu.edu.

Become a Tutor!

Looking for a job that fulfills your field experience requirement? The School of Teaching and Learning is hiring tutors to support elementary students in local schools for Spring 2026! Earn $18 per hour, gain valuable classroom experience, and receive course credit.

Eligible students must be:

Enrolled in the SHSU Educator Preparation Program
Approved for Field I or II in Spring 2026
Have a 2.5+ GPA
Be eligible to work in the U.S.
And be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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 Closes: Thursday, January 1, 2026

"No matter who or where we are, or what our capabilities, we are called to do the best we can."

- Wangari Maathai

Don't miss these upcoming Dissertation Proposals!

Chavela Cooper: "An Analysis of the Effects of Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Accessibility Policies and Legislation on the Experiences of First-Generation College Students in Post-Secondary Education Environments" has been scheduled for December 2nd at 2:00 PM via Zoom.

Isis Frederick: "Lived Experiences of Developmental Education Students: The Impact of Basic Skills on Academic Success and College Experience" has been scheduled for December 11th at 10:00 AM via Zoom.