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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.
Kim Roam (BearPower@MissouriState.edu)
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. Sarah Jean Baker (SarahJeanBaker@MissouriState.edu)
Educator's Honors Society (ETHOS)
This is an educational honors society for education majors of any level who are also
members of the Honor's College. Ethos works with the Honors College to adapt requirements
to be more easily achieved by COE Students.
Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers (BenedictChambers@MissouriState.edu)
International Reading Association
Members promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading
instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging
lifelong reading.
Dr. Sarah Nixon (SarahNixon@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)
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