College of Education Newsletter

Explore the World of Language Education

The M.Ed. in TESOL program prepares educators to teach English language learners in the U.S. and abroad. This fully online, nationally accredited program addresses the theories of language instruction and incorporates research-based best practices for teaching English language learners.

Join our upcoming informational session to learn more about the program, admission requirements, and career opportunities.

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.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

- Helen Keller

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

Adriana Gutierrez's Dissertation Final Defense, EL SIGNIFICADO DE LA CULTURA EN SUPERVISIÓN: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CULTURALLY COMPETENT SUPERVISOR OF BILINGUAL COUNSELORS, has been scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM, via Zoom:

Erica Castro's Dissertation Final Defense, MAPPING EL CAMINO: UNDERSTANDING HOW GENDER SOCIALIZATION AND INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITIES SHAPE LATINO MEN'S POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OR CAREER CHOICES, has been scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at The Woodlands Center, Room 236.  

A Zoom meeting was requested for those who want to attend the meeting virtually. Here is the link to the Zoom meeting:

Kimberly Dussette's Dissertation Proposal, VANISHING BLACK GIRLS: A STATEWIDE EXAMINATION OF EXCLUSIONARY DISCIPLINE OF GRADE 6 BLACK GIRLS, has been scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at TWC Room 240.

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