College of Education Newsletter

The College of Education had an outstanding Giving Day, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and champions of COE! We successfully unlocked all available matching funds, including $3,000 in general matches and Ronny Snow’s $500 challenge—maximizing the impact of every gift.

By the end of Giving Day, COE raised an impressive $44,242, placing 5th overall for Most Gifts and 2nd for Largest Total Raised among all colleges. We are so grateful for all donations, and this remarkable achievement reflects the strength of our COE community and the shared commitment to supporting future educators with scholarships.

Giving Day College Totals:

Thank you to everyone who gave, shared, and helped make Giving Day such a success for the College of Education!

Congratulations to Esther Mutombo, a doctoral student in Counselor Education, on being selected as a scholarship recipient at the Graduate Research Showcase. Esther was recognized for her research titled The Imposter Phenomenon through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Lens. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and representation of our graduate community.

Have questions about travel? Need assistance with marketing or communications? Looking for support with recruiting or booking a space?

Don’t forget about our COE Operations Loop!
This link will now have a permanent spot in our weekly newsletter for quick access to submit any operations request you may have.

We’re excited to introduce the new COE Highlights Submission Form, designed to help us showcase the incredible accomplishments and impact of our COE community.

Highlights may include student, faculty, staff, department, or alumni achievements such as awards, recognitions, research breakthroughs, community service, or notable projects. Submitted highlights may be featured across COE platforms, including our website, social media, newsletters, and more.

Simply share the details you have, and our communication team will follow up if additional information is needed.

Questions? Contact the COE Communications Office at coe_comm@shsu.edu or 936.294.1101.

To help streamline communication and improve efficiency within the COE Operations Team, we are introducing a new Mass Email Request Form.

This form allows us to collect all the details needed to send mass emails through Emma in one place, helping ensure accuracy while keeping everyone’s inboxes neat and manageable.

We encourage you to take a moment to review the form and become familiar with it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at coe_comm@shsu.edu.

This half-day symposium takes place on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 9186 Six Pines Dr., Ste. 175, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Sessions will cover Ethics in Counseling Practice, Attachment and Family Systems, and Working with Diverse Populations.

CEUs are available for licensed mental health professionals for a $15 fee, with all proceeds benefiting the Everything for Our Family Foundation. The event is co-presented by YES to YOUTH and Everything for Our Family Foundation, with support from Kingwood Pines Hospital.

The Junior Service League’s Food Bank Giveaway takes place every Saturday and relies on volunteers like you. Whether you’ve helped before or it’s your first time, your time makes an immediate impact. Sign up via SignUpGenius—additional dates are added regularly.

The HEARTS Veterans Museum is looking for volunteers to help support their monthly Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, May 2. Held the first Saturday of every month, this event provides veterans with a warm meal, meaningful conversation, and a strong sense of community.

Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests, assist with serving breakfast, and create a friendly, respectful environment for local veterans to connect and share their stories. This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups who want to give back and make a direct, positive impact on those who have served.

"Change is the end result of all true learning."

- Leo Buscaglia

Between Semesters Break

The CREI team wanted to remind you about the regular pause in services between semesters. While we won't be providing consultation services during this time, we will be building summer programming, adding to the SharePoint page, and continuing posts on our socials.

Keep an Eye Out

At the start of the summer semester, we will send a line-up of research development workshops, the date of a writing/research day, outcomes data from the fall and spring semesters, and any additional relevant information.

We wish you all a restful break between semesters and congratulations on all the ways you've positively impacted students! 

-The CREI Team

Jessica Williams' Dissertation Proposal Defense, A DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL CAMPUS LEADERS IN TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY CITY/TOWN TYPE: A MULTIYEAR STATEWIDE INVESTIGATION, has been scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at The Woodlands Center, Room 241 and Zoom: 

Gabriel Carrillo's Dissertation Proposal Defense, INCREASING READING PERFORMANCE FOR STUDENTS IN ESL PROGRAMS: A QUALITATIVE SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW, has been scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM, via Zoom: 

Georgina Foroi's Dissertation Final Defense, AN ANALYSIS OF THE READING ACHIEVEMENT OF TEXAS GRADE 3 EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS BY ECONOMIC STATUS AND RACE/ETHNICITY, has been scheduled for May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM, at The Woodlands Center, Computer Lab 220 and Zoom: 

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