Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture

10/14/2026

Bridget Matamoros-Mota ’28 is bringing nearly 2 decades of experience in the classroom to Capitol Hill.

As 1 of 14 educators nationwide selected for the 2026–27 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship, Matamoros-Mota is spending 11 months with the U.S. House of Representatives and pursuing her doctorate in Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture. While considering how legislation may affect students and teachers, she's connecting what happens in schools with decisions made at the national level.

Read more about Matamoros-Mota's journey: tx.ag/EinsteinFellow

09/29/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Davoodi!

A great educator's impact goes beyond one classroom.

Dr. Amin Davoodi ‘21, a former Ph.D. student in our Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, is now an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming College of Education. Through a U.S. Department of Education-supported initiative, he is helping expand opportunities for multilingual learners by preparing educators through ESL credentialing, professional learning and instructional coaching. The effort will strengthen schools across Wyoming while helping educators better support their students.

We are proud to see our Aggies create meaningful change in education across the country.

09/21/2026

David Jahn '24, '25 didn't always know he wanted to be a teacher. It took a few major changes, a trip overseas and one moment in front of a classroom to set him on his path. Today he's JahnifestDestiny, a content creator with nearly a million followers and a full-time teacher who isn't going anywhere.

"I am not a teacher because I wasn't qualified to do anything else. I am a teacher because I couldn't stomach doing something unfulfilling."

Read more about David's story: tx.ag/MrJahn

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Kipp and Perez!

08/26/2026

The role of artificial intelligence, data and technology in agriculture continues to grow, and Dr. Tugce Aldemir of the Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture wants rural students to be part of that future.

With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award, Aldemir is helping middle school students and educators in Caldwell ISD and Brenham ISD investigate real-world agricultural challenges using AI, environmental sensors, and scientific exploration, turning local knowledge into opportunities for STEM learning and innovation.

Read more: tx.ag/AldemirAgSTEM

08/17/2026

07/16/2026

Dr. Adam Alvarez recently joined "The Last Show with David Cooper" podcast to discuss student voice, trauma-informed education and how schools can better support young people.

The conversation builds on his recently published article in the Review of Educational Research exploring how youth participation can strengthen relationships, foster belonging and support healing.

▶️ Watch the episode: tx.ag/AlvarezPodcast

📖 Read the journal article: https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543261457441

07/13/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Rambo-Hernandez!

Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez of our Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture earned the 2026 University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching from the Association of Former Students.

This is one of the highest honors a Texas A&M University faculty or staff member can receive and represents Rambo-Hernandez's commitment to teaching excellence.

06/30/2026

How can student voice strengthen mental health in schools?

Dr. Adam Alvarez of our Texas A&M Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture explores how student-centered approaches can help schools move beyond simply responding to trauma and toward creating environments where students are active partners in their healing and growth.

Read more: tx.ag/YouthHealing

Read the full study: https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543261457441