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Vasinda receives ILA Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award

Dr. Sheri Vasinda, program coordinator for Reading/Literacy Specialist Master’s Program, and director of the Randall and Carol White Reading and Mathematics Center, recently received the 2026 Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading
Vasinda receives ILA Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award
People. Passion. Purpose. Graduate students embody college's mission

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Current and former graduate students across the College of Education and Human Sciences are leading in exceptional ways and making significant and meaningful impacts within their programs, professions and communities through research, teaching and

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A Vision for Transformation: Dr. Pedersen speaks about the future

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Dr. Jon E. Pedersen arrived in Stillwater this past summer, brimming with energy and excitement about the future of the new College of Education and Human Sciences that he's now leading. Pedersen joined the Cowboy family following five years as dean

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Oklahoma State to invest in teachers for Oklahoma through OK-Thrive

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

In an effort to address a growing teacher shortage in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences is introducing OK-Thrive, a mentorship and coaching program that will support new teachers during the first three

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Seven College of Education and Human Sciences students selected as Top Freshmen

Tue, Oct 12, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Mortar Board chapter named the Top 10 freshmen men and women for 2021, including four College of Education and Human Sciences students. An additional three students received Top 20 honors.

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Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Barlow, Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year

Tue, Sep 21, 2021

Melissa Barlow, an Oklahoma State University alumna and current Yukon High School principal, is the Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year for 2020-21, an award presented by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals.

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NASA-OSU program aims to open minds to earth and space science

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Native American communities, storytelling and earth and space curriculum are coming together in one ambitious project made possible through a $3.3 million NASA cooperative agreement with Oklahoma State University's College of Education and Human

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Curriculum studies doctoral graduate launches book

Mon, Aug 16, 2021

Dr. Liesa Griffin Smith, who earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies from the OSU School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences in 2019, recently published her doctoral dissertation as a book titled “Curriculum as Community Building: The

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Her classroom showcases a legacy

Fri, May 14, 2021

A meticulously decorated classroom showcases a first-year teacher's welcome to her students, but it also represents a legacy of teachers before her.

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College of Education and Human Sciences announces faculty and staff awards

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

Thirteen faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence in service, mentorship, research, teaching, creativity and innovation during the College of Education and Human Sciences annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony April 16.

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