Morehead State Volgenau College of Education

06/04/2026

Congratulations, Allicen! We are so proud of you! 🍎

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Grayson to the team!! Ms. Grayson will be teaching in the Mathematics Department.

06/04/2026

Congratulations, Alaina! We are so proud of you!! 🍎

06/03/2026

Congratulations, Kiara! We are so proud of you! 🍎

Meet our new first grade teacher, Ms. Jude. She completed student teaching with us, and we are very excited to have her back!

06/03/2026

✨🦅Advancing to Official Doctoral Candidacy🦅✨

Please join the Volgenau College of Education in congratulating Brandy Conrad on successfully passing her qualifying examinations and defending her capstone proposal.

Brandy’s capstone, “PREPARING FOR COLLEGE GUIDEBOOK: NARROWING THE GAP BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN WEST VIRGINIA,” represents meaningful and impactful work within the field.

On behalf of her committee chair, Dr. Lee Nabb, and her committee members, we are pleased to advance Ms. Conrad on to the final leg of this significant academic journey as she is officially named a doctoral candidate. Congratulations! 🍎

06/03/2026

Our Eagle Educators are doing wonderful things!! Congratulations, ladies! We are so proud of you!

These ladies have officially completed their Child Care Commonwealth Credentials and Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, and now their Kentucky Director's Credential. 🎉✨

With this accomplishment, they now join the small percentage of early childhood educators who hold professional credentials in our field. Their commitment to continued learning, professional growth, and providing high quality care is something worth celebrating.

This is what high quality teaching looks like.

High quality early childhood education is not just about supervising children. It is about investing in the knowledge, skills, and professional development necessary to truly understand child development, create meaningful learning experiences, build strong relationships, and provide exceptional care. It is educators who continue learning long after they enter the classroom because they know our children deserve nothing less.

This dedication to growth and excellence is what sets high quality care apart.

I am so proud of each of you today, tomorrow, and every day. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the exceptional care you continue to provide to the children and families of Kyle's Corner Learning Center. Your passion for early childhood education makes a difference, and our center is stronger because of it. 💛

Congratulations, ladies! Your hard work has paid off, and this achievement is well deserved. ✨

05/27/2026

It’s not too late to sign up for the Vibrant Learning Conference!!!

The Vibrant Learning Collaborative is coming fast!! Don’t forget to register!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have secured the freedoms we cherish each day.

As we reflect this Memorial Day, the Morehead State University Volgenau College of Education extends gratitude to all who have served and to the families who carry the legacy of our nation’s heroes.

May we never forget those who gave all for the freedoms we enjoy today. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

VCOE is THE place to be!!🍎💙💛

05/20/2026

Dr. Watts is a 3-time MSU Grad! We are so thrilled to welcome him home! Congratulations!!

Please join us in welcoming our new Middle School Principal, Dr. Todd Watts, to Rowan County Middle School!
Todd Watts currently serves as principal of Ewing Elementary in Fleming County Schools and has previously served in both Fleming County and Mason County Schools as a high school English teacher, high school assistant principal, high school academic team coach, and middle/high school bass fishing coach. A Rowan County graduate (Class of 2004), Watts is passionate about building strong school culture, supporting teachers, and creating systems that help all students succeed academically and personally.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education, his Master’s degree in School Administration, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Morehead State University.

Watts believes strong schools are built through relationships, high expectations, consistency, and a student-centered culture. He is happily married to his wife, Ashley, and is the father of two children, Aaron and Audrey. Todd is excited to return home to Rowan County and become part of the RCMS community.

“I’m extremely honored, grateful, and excited to return home for the opportunity to pour back into the school and community that helped build me,” Watts said.

Thank you again for this amazing opportunity. I'm excited to get to work!

Welcome to the Rowan County community, Dr. Watts.