College of Education - Oregon State University

04/11/2025

Today we're highlighting two of our incredible alumni, Gail and Ron Wilkinson! Gail and Ron graduated from OSU with degrees in Elementary Education and Agricultural Education respectively and went on to pursue impactful careers in education. They retired in 2015 with Ron serving as the Superintendent of the Bend LaPine Schools and Gail serving as a first grade teacher at Lava Ridge Elementary School.

Since retiring, the Wilkinsons have continued investing in their passion for education, creating the “Ron and Gail Wilkinson Future Teacher Scholarships” for local high school students interested in teaching! Read more: beav.es/N4g

04/10/2025

Come to our virtual info session on April 16 and learn about several OSU programs designed to help teachers further their professional skills, such as the ESOL Endorsement Program, Master's in Special Education, and more! Hear from recent graduates and learn more about the application process + funding options ✏️ Register for the Zoom link: beav.es/NxY

04/07/2025

Join us for our next CoEd research lecture on Tuesday, April 8! In this talk, Dr. Ryan Reese will explore the research and application of EcoWellness in counseling—an emerging framework that centers the human-nature relationship in mental health and well-being. The presentation will highlight how fostering a nature-connected worldview can support accessible, culturally responsive, and equity-informed counseling practices.

On Zoom at beav.es/coedlectures 🌱

04/04/2025

Application deadlines are coming up soon for the Teacher Licensure Support Fund Scholarship and the Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant! To see if you are eligible and apply, go to beav.es/tlsf and beav.es/Nxc.

04/01/2025

Come to our next info session on Wednesday, April 2, and learn about the Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education! We're covering curriculum, how to apply, career opportunities, and our inclusive education approach. Register now: beav.es/N5b

Apply for the master's program by April 15 for Summer 2025 enrollment.�

03/25/2025

Juan Olazaran started his teaching career in Oaxaca, Mexico in a two-teacher school on Zapotecan Mountain, and since immigrating to the U.S. has been working as an elementary school teacher in Woodburn, Oregon. In 2024, he completed the College of Education's Dual Language Graduate Certificate Program.

“It helped me make more connections to my students and their families, navigating those diverse worlds and recognizing what strategies would work better for some students,” Juan says. In the same year, he was recognized for his work as an educator and won the Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) Teacher of the Year Award!

To read more about Juan Olazaran’s amazing career, see our Alumni Spotlights page: beav.es/N4g

03/24/2025

Learn about our Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education! We're hosting two virtual info sessions covering curriculum, how to apply, career opportunities, and our inclusive education approach. Register now: beav.es/N5b

Apply for the master's program by April 15 for Summer 2025 enrollment.

03/21/2025

We are proud to share that Dr. Jenni Conrad, Assistant Professor of Social Studies and Teacher Education, was presented with the National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly Early Career Award!

Her research explores inclusive, justice-oriented teaching and curriculums, with a focus on how social studies teachers can support student dialogue and action on issues of power and injustice. She believes that "classrooms need to be spaces where students regularly question, discuss, and contribute to the choices we make as a society." To learn more about Jenni's work, read the full article: beav.es/NSg

03/20/2025

In Part 3 of our video series on the Trauma-Informed Classroom, we spoke with Mike Fischer, a teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in Corvallis, and Sabrina Wood, Student Services Coordinator for Corvallis Public Schools, to learn more about how a trauma-informed environment benefits students in our local community. Watch the full video: beav.es/Nkz

03/14/2025

The College of Education is looking for an Executive Assistant to the Dean! See beav.es/coed-jobs for more details and all job openings.

03/13/2025

At OSU-Cascades, you might find College of Education teachers-in-training demonstrating science experiments for fourth graders at the Bend Science Station or lesson planning for students at Miller Elementary School. We talked to several teaching students and Professor Dr. Melinda Knapp to learn more about the unique field-based methods classes! Read more: beav.es/NU9

03/12/2025

Have you noticed that "bad behavior" in the classroom can be manifestations of trauma? That's why it was important for us to incorporate trauma-informed care into our teaching programs. Watch the full video and learn more about trauma-informed teaching: beav.es/Nkz

03/12/2025

Register for our Virtual Open House on the Master of Arts in Teaching at OSU-Cascades! Today from 5:30-6:30pm on Zoom:

Virtual Open House Master of Arts in Teaching Meet virtually with OSU staff and faculty to learn more about admission requirements, applying online, financial aid, program curriculum and field experience. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Virtual - link will be sent to your email.

03/11/2025

Corbin Davey is a teacher but his classroom looks different than you might expect! A graduate of our master’s program in Adult and Higher Education, he trains firefighters at Rogue Community College.

Watch the full video and learn more about the master’s degree: beav.es/Gud

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03/10/2025

We are hiring an Undergraduate Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator! Learn more about the job and apply: beav.es/coed-jobs

03/08/2025

Happy International Women's Day from the College of Education! We are proud to have so many amazing women in our college, from students to faculty and staff.

03/07/2025

Caffeine with the Dean was a success! Thank you for coming and sharing your thoughts. The College of Education truly can't do it without our students and we always appreciate hearing from you 😄☕

03/07/2025

We are hosting a Master of Arts in Teaching open house at OSU-Cascades tomorrow! Register here:

In-Person Open House Master of Arts in Teaching Meet in-person with OSU staff and faculty to learn more about admission requirements, applying online, financial aid, program curriculum and field experience. Saturday, March 8, 2025 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.