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Student organizations in the College of Education
Bear Power Ambassadors
Volunteer peer mentors who provide individualized support for Bear POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Work, Education and Resilience) students. Students establish one-on-one relationships with Bear POWER students and engage with them both academically and socially.
CW Tillman (CWTillman@MissouriState.edu)
Bears Teach Elementary
Bears Teach Elementary is a student organization for elementary education majors that aims to:
- Connect elementary education majors to resources to promote their own growth and development.
- Provide members with opportunities to connect and network with other elementary education majors.
- Provide students with opportunities to participate in community involvement and professional learning beyond the classroom.
Dr. Amber Howard (AmberHoward@MissouriState.edu)
Child Life Student Association
Members of the Child Life Student Association are interested in learning, volunteering and networking within the field of Child Life.
Melissa Schotthofer (MelissaSchotthofer@MissouriState.edu)
Early Childhood Education Bears (ECE Bears)
A student organization which engages in service learning and community outreach; forms supportive relationships within the field of early childhood education to increase networking opportunities; and fosters leadership among members through networking, training, and learning opportunities in the early childhood community.
Dr. Suzette Kelly-Williams (SuzetteKelly-Williams@missouristate.edu)
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)
Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education. Kappa Delta Pi elects members who exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards and promise in teaching and allied professions.
Dr. Stacie Finley (StacieFinley@MissouriState.edu)
Missouri State Student Organization of Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism
MOSABA is a forum to discuss research and policy in the area of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. MOSABA members will be provided opportunities to engage in faculty/student discussions, research conferences, and clinical experiences.
Dr. Linda Garrison-Kane (LGKane@MissouriState.edu)
Rural Scholars
Rural Scholars is a student organization that aims to foster and support aspiring educators who are committed to making a positive impact in rural communities. We strive to connect with educators, schools, and organizations that share our passion for rural education, providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities to equip future teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in rural settings.
Dr. Rhonda Bishop (RhondaBishop@MissouriState.edu)
Student Council for Exceptional Children
This international organization is designed to improve education and set standards for educating individuals with exceptionalities, including gifted students and students with various disabilities.
Kaleigh Pickett (KaleighPickett@MissouriState.edu)
Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA)
Members have opportunities to engage in personal and professional growth, leadership skill development, and participation in professional development at local and state levels.
Dr. Stacie Finley (StacieFinley@MissouriState.edu)
Student National Education Association (SNEA)
Members preparing for careers in education have opportunities with personal and professional development trough membership in a local, state, and national professional organization.
Dr. Sarah Jean Baker (SarahJeanBaker@MissouriState.edu)
Other opportunities
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