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Bearkats Abroad: Education Students Study Abroad In Costa Rica

Bearkats Abroad: Education Students Study Abroad In Costa Rica

Professors Francisco Usero-Gonzalez and Burcu Ates led students from Sam Houston State University to venture into Costa Rica for a unique study abroad program from May 11 to May 20. This trip was designed for students interested in pursuing a career in English as a Second Language (ESL) education, offering them an invaluable opportunity to experience teaching in a different cultural context and assist local educators.

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COE Professor Named Distinguished Faculty Mentor By The Graduate And Professional School

Jessica McQueston has been recognized for her work on mentoring three graduate students this year in the Sam Houston State University Graduate and Professional School’s ASPIRE/ROAD to PhD program. She was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Mentor Award at the ASPIRE/ROAD to PhD Appreciation and Celebration Dinner.

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ACE Course Faculty Highlight: Professor Maintains Community Engaged Courses For Years

Lisa Brown has served as an Academic Community Engagement (ACE) coordinator for the College of Education (COE) for several years and she has consistently incorporated ACE principles into her courses since 2012.

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COE Faculty Named 2024 National Book Award Judge By National Book Foundation

Rose Brock, associate professor in Sam Houston State University’s College of Education (COE), will be serving as a judge for the National Book Awards (NBA) under the Young People’s Literature section. The awards recognize excellence in American literature across all genres and highlight authors’ contributions to American literature.

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Bearkat Alum Named Librarian Of The Year

Amanda Chacon, a Sam Houston State University alumnus, received the Librarian of the Year award from the School Library Journal (SLJ) for her extraordinary work as a K-12 library professional and was featured on the cover of SLJ for the national honor.

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TSUS Recognizes Professor With Regent's Award

Andrea Foster was one of two Sam Houston State University professors to be recognized by the Texas State University System’s (TSUS) Board of Regents during their Feb. 23 meeting. Foster, a professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning, has devoted 20 years of service to the university and over 40 in education as a whole.

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Professor Receives TSUS Regent's Teacher Award

In recognition of her years of dedicated work and service to Sam Houston State University, Mary Petron received the Office of Regents’ Teacher honor from the Texas State University System’s (TSUS) Board of Regent on Feb. 23. She was one of two SHSU faculty members to be recognized.

SHSU College Of Education Receives Recognition

SHSU College Of Education Receives Recognition

Sam Houston State University is one of 21 universities to be recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for excellence in educator preparation.