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Dr. Nihat Polat with Dr. Marcus Johnson holding the 2020-2021 Exemplary Faculty Practices Award by the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education

Congratulations to Dr. Marcus Johnson for being awarded the 2020-2021 Exemplary Faculty Practices Award by the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE). 

 

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Dr. Celeste Monforton will be a featured speaker at the 26th annual Texas Book Festival. Dr. Monforton and co-author Jane M. Von Bergen will discuss their book, On the Job: The Untold Story of Worker Centers and The New Fight for Wages, Dignity, and Health (The New Press, 2021). Monforton is a lecturer in public health in the Department of Health and Human Performance. She is a sought-after national media commentator on worker health and safety and labor rights. The Texas Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious book festivals in the country. For the first time, the festival will include virtual and in-person programming in Austin from October 23-31.

The Round Rock STEM-for-All Partnership is a public/private initiative that will combine a workforce research initiative with a well-integrated portfolio of STEM engagement and educator professional development opportunities for learners of all ages in the Texas 31st Congressional District. Research data will be collected and analyzed from area employers and education providers concerning current and future workforce needs to identify gaps and to promote collaborative planning to better meet local needs. The STEM engagement and educator professional development collaborative includes summer engineering camps for elementary students, STEM Internship Programs for secondary students, monthly STEM nights at area schools, summer engineering institutes for pre-service teachers from the Texas State Round Rock campus, Saturday teacher professional development sessions for K-12 teachers, a speaker series for the community, and STEM exhibits and interactive activities at area community events.

Student Maryssa Adams (C&I, Teacher Recruitment Program) was recognized in her first year of teaching as "New Teacher of the Year" for Austin ISD. If you would like to read about Maryssa's inspiring teaching experience, click here!
Student Maryssa Adams (C&I, Teacher Recruitment Program) was recognized in her first year of teaching as "New Teacher of the Year" for Austin ISD. If you would like to read about Maryssa's inspiring teaching experience, click here!

Departments

Curriculum and Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares knowledgeable and effective teachers who are responsive to the diverse needs of society. Through school and community partnerships, we advance research-based inquiry and instructional approaches that influence practice and policy.
Health and Human Performance
The Department of Health and Human Performance creates and disseminates knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in health promotion, exercise science and recreation professions. They work to promote improved human performance and quality of life through evidence-based interventions.
Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology
The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology provides graduate education that promotes personal, cultural, social, emotional, educational and economic growth. Students generate research that advances the fields of education, mental health, and higher education.