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NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Committee: Teacher Education Council

Membership

The membership of the Teacher Education Council includes the following: The Dean of the College of Education who serves as chairperson; Associate/Assistant Deans for the College of Education, one representative from each undergraduate and graduate educator preparation program, Director of Clinical Education, Teacher Certification Coordinator; one undergraduate student majoring in a teacher education area; one graduate student majoring in an educator preparation area; one public school administrator, and one public school teacher.

Function

The committee provides oversight, guidance, and direction for the university’s educator preparation programs and ensures that all programs comply with teacher certification standards and state and national standards for accreditation. The committee functions as an avenue for communication of new requirements and policies in teacher education. The committee approves all program changes for teacher education programs prior to being submitted to the Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee. The committee reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings

The committee meets in August, January and April of each year and at other meetings that are called by the chair as needed. Minutes are maintained in the College of Education and sent to the deans of each college and the Office of Academic Affairs.

2024-2025 Committee Members

Membership includes one representative from each teacher education program and other education partners

Dean, College of Education - Dr. Vanessa Anton, Chair, ex officio

College of Liberal Arts (COLA):

  • Art Education B.A.Ed. - Dr. Diane Boze
  • Cherokee Education B.A.Ed. - Dr. Jeromy Miller
  • English Education B.A.Ed. - Dr. Lara Searcy
  • Music Education B.M.E. - Dr. James Lindroth
  • Social Studies Education B.A.Ed. - Dr. Dave Corcoran
  • Spanish Education B.A.Ed. - Dr. Arthur Wendorf

College of Education (COE):

  • Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. - Dr. Kimberly Phillips
  • Early Childhood Education M.Ed. - Dr. Anita Ede
  • Elementary Education B.S.Ed. - Dr. Sherry Been
  • Health & Physical Education B.S.Ed. - Dr. Dee Gerlach
  • Library Media & Information Technology M.S. - Dr. Alesha Baker
  • Reading M.Ed. - Dr. Sarah Ramsey
  • School Counseling M.S. - Dr. Sara Haas
  • School Administration M.Ed. - Dr. Paula Schornick
  • Special Education Mild/Moderate B.S.Ed. - Dr. Tamra Day
  • Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder M.Ed. - Dr. Jarilyn Haney
  • Undergraduate Teacher Ed. Professional Core - Jericho Hobson

College of Science and Health Professions (CSHP):

  • Math Education B.S.Ed. - Dr. Karl Kruczek
  • Math Education M.Ed. - Dr. Martha Parrott
  • Science Education - Dr. Pamela Christol

College of Education Alternative Certification (ACE) - Dr. Renee Cambiano

College of Education (COE), Associate Dean, ex officio - Dr. Lisa Bisogno

College of Education (COE), Assistant Dean, ex officio - Dr. Kelli Carney

College of Education (COE), Clinical Education Director, ex officio - Ms. Rhea Fears

COE Assessment Director, ex officio - Ms. Lori Riley

Teacher Certification Coordinator, ex officio - Cheyanne Marshall

Undergraduate Education Student - Abigail Troyer

Graduate Education Student - Denise Tyrell

Teacher, Broken Arrow Public Schools - Katherine Fly

Teacher, Jenks Public Schools - Maurie Taylor

Assistant Principal, Tahlequah Public Schools - Nita Wright

Family & Community Engagement Director, Tahlequah Public Schools - Nikki Molloy

Schools - Susan Bryant

Teacher TPS - Angela Hart

Advisor (rotates) - COE Advisor

Other members on TEC:

Ms. Rhea Fears Director, Clinical Education

Ms. Cheyanne Marshall, Coordinator, Teacher Certification

Abigail Troyer, UG Student Representative 

Denise Tyrell, GR Student Representative 

Ms. Nita Wright, Public School Administrator

Ms. Katherine Fly, Public School Teacher

Angela Hart, Public School Teacher

Ms. Nikki Molloy, Public School Liaison

COE Academic Advisor (Added in 2021 as a non-voting member)