Department of Teacher Education and Leadership

09/02/2026

TEAL meets MCTM! 📚➗✨

Our department had a blast at this year’s Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Conference! We’re so proud of the multiple TEAL faculty members who presented and shared their expertise with educators from across the state. 👏

We were also excited to see some of our amazing students invited to lead activities alongside current teachers in the field! It was a great opportunity for them to learn, connect, and showcase the future of education. 🍎📐

What a great time connecting, learning, and representing TEAL!

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08/24/2026

✨ Patterson Scholars, we’re so excited to have you here! ✨
We had the best time at our first meeting with this incredible group of scholars! The Patterson Scholarship supports Elementary and Secondary education majors who want to become English teachers, investing in the future educators who will make a lasting impact on the lives of their students. 📚🍎
We’re so proud to welcome this year’s Patterson Scholars and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in the future! Your journey starts here, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🐾✨

08/20/2026

🎒✨ And just like that… WE’RE BACK! 🐶
New classes, new memories, new opportunities and maybe a little caffeine to get us through it all. ☕📚😂
We’re so excited to see our Bulldogs back on campus and ready to take on a brand-new semester! Here’s to good friends, great memories, and lots of future teachers in the making. 🍎✏️
Welcome back, Bulldogs! Let’s make this semester a good one!
TEAL

08/18/2026

‼️ALERT FREE SNACKS‼️We are so excited to have all students back on campus! Please stop by Allen Hall second floor for our “Snack to School” event. Hope to see you all there!!!

08/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Burger on receiving the 2026 Regions Bank-DAFVM Superior Faculty Award in Teaching! 🏆 We are proud to see her recognized by MSU's Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Burger recently joined the College of Education from MSU's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture. We are so excited to have her as our new interim head of our Department of Teacher Education and Leadership.

📸: Angel Parrish, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

08/06/2026

📣 Please join us in welcoming our new Interim Department Head!
The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership is excited to welcome Dr. Leslie Burger as our Interim Department Head!
Dr. Burger joins us from Mississippi State University’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture and brings more than 18 years of experience serving the MSU community. Her wealth of leadership, knowledge, and commitment to student success will be a tremendous asset as she leads our department into this new chapter.
We are excited for the future under Dr. Burger’s leadership and look forward to the impact she will make on our students, faculty, staff, and partners.
Please help us give Dr. Burger a warm Bulldog welcome! 🐶❤️

08/05/2026

So much fun presenting this morning at the NCTE-NCTM Conference in Charlotte!📚➗✖️

Dr. Sarah Salisbury and Dr. Kristin Javorsky shared a message we’re passionate about: it’s time to stop saying, “I’m just a math person” or “I’m just an ELA person.” The truth is, we’re all just people—and we all have the ability to learn, grow, and thrive when we set our minds to it
When we break down the barriers between subjects, we open the door to deeper learning, stronger problem-solving, and greater confidence for every student. Here’s to helping learners embrace every challenge with a growth mindset!

06/27/2026

So excited for Dr. Hampshire and this amazing opportunity! She rocks!

Congratulations to the faculty selected for the 2026–2027 Faculty Leadership Program!

Today’s feature highlights Dr. Patricia Hampshire, along with her thoughts on what she hopes to gain from the program.

Sponsored by Mississippi State University's Office of Research and Economic Development and the Office of the Provost, the Faculty Leadership Program is designed to develop the next generation of academic leaders.

During the eight-month program, participants engage with university administrators and leadership experts while participating in sessions designed to strengthen their leadership knowledge and skills.

To see a list of 26-27 participants or to learn more about the Faculty Leadership Program, visit: www.ored.msstate.edu › faculty-leadership-development-program

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Salisbury on successfully defending her dissertation yesterday!🥳👏🏼
Sarah’s research explored the teaching and learning of fractions, contributing valuable knowledge that will impact future educators and students alike. Her hard work, dedication, and passion for education were on full display, and she did an outstanding job!
We were proud to see the College of Education come together to support Sarah during this incredible milestone. Congratulations, Dr. Salisbury, we can’t wait to see the difference you’ll continue to make!🐾🍎

06/22/2026

Our Special Education doctoral students are making an impact beyond the classroom!🍎
Last week, Jitka Elizarraras and Parmida Hadinezhad represented Mississippi State University's Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at the Time is Right Conference in Meridian, Mississippi.
Jitka's presentation focused on child-centered decision making in early intervention services, emphasizing the importance of family partnerships, cultural considerations, language preferences, and collaborative practices that support the growth and development of every child.
Parmida's presentation introduced Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in education, showcasing how these emerging technologies can be integrated into real classroom environments to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
We are proud to see our doctoral students sharing their expertise, advancing the field of special education, and making meaningful contributions to educators and families across the state!!👏🏼✨🐾