Texas A&M College of Education & Human Development

Congratulations to Dr. Beverly Irby for being named the 2024 Educator of the Year by the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA)! This award recognizes her contributions to educational leadership and her commitment to shaping future leaders in Texas.

Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez has been appointed Interim Head of our Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC). She has been an Associate Professor at CEHD since 2019, and her research includes assessing educational interventions to improve STEM education.

TOMORROW is our Welcome Back Bash! 🎉 Join us Sept. 19th, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., for free food, swag, and a chance to connect with students, faculty, and staff. Explore orgs and resources to help you thrive this year. Get excited—it’s going to be a great time!

We are committed to supporting our students' mental health and well-being. Learn about the services our Counseling and Assessment Clinic and Byrne Student Success Center provide at tx.ag/CEHDMentalHealth

Stop by Aggie Park to see a new mural commissioned by The Association of Former Students, reflecting its enduring support for the Aggie experience. Learn more about the mural at tx.ag/AggieParkMural 👍

Catherine Kohler '25, a senior EC-6th grade education major, has had eye-opening field experiences across various grade levels and districts through our Educator Preparation Programs. "My time here will be one of the highlights of my life, and I am truly grateful to be an Aggie Teacher," she said.

Our new Office of Educator Preparation Programs & Certification strives to enhance CEHD's commitment to developing the next generation of Aggie educators. 👍

Learn more at tx.ag/EPPC

The countdown is on—just one week until our Welcome Back Bash on September 19th, from 11 AM to 2 PM! Come grab free food, score some swag, and mingle with your fellow Aggies, faculty, and staff. See you there!🎉

Thanks to everyone who attended our Open House for the Becky Gates and Charlotte Sharp Children's Centers. We shared how the centers benefit families in Aggieland while our grad students showed their early childhood development and education research.

Dr. William Rupley, who has dedicated over 50 years to advancing literacy, has been elected to the Reading Hall of Fame. This honor reflects his significant contributions in research, leadership, and the preparation of future leaders in the field. Rupley is the second faculty member of our College to earn this honor. Dr. R. Malatesha Joshi entered in 2021.

Our Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management is partnering with Texas A&M Athletics this semester to offer students unique insights into sports, leadership and self-improvement.

Dr. Mark LaSota and Men's Basketball Coach Buzz Williams intertwine elements of psychology, education and management so that students can discover their leadership styles while focusing on self-improvement by identifying and overcoming any biases or shortcomings within that style.🏀

Director of Texas A&M Athletics Trev Alberts joins Dr. Gregg Bennett to enhance students' understanding of the scope and power of sports throughout business and our society. Participants learn about several aspects of the sports industry through guest speakers, including Rudy Ruettiger, professional development events and work in the classroom.🏈

Thanks to everyone who attended our Aggie ACHIEVE information session. Learn more about our program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at tx.ag/AggieACHIEVE.

Six students enrolled in our Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy’s Undergraduate Coaching Certificate Program spent part of their summer break at the largest coaching convention in the country. Learn more about their experience at tx.ag/Karkfcz

Join us tomorrow for Dr. Joseph Waddington's lecture on how Indiana’s expanded voucher program has affected who attends which schools and insights for states considering similar changes. The lecture is from 10 a.m. to noon at MSC 2404 or via Zoom. RSVP and learn more at tx.ag/Waddington

Learn how you can support or collaborate with our Children's Centers by visiting our Open House tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Becky Gates Children's Center. Enjoy light appetizers while meeting our teachers and seeing our grad students' research in early childhood development and education.

The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games get underway today, and several of Team USA's para-cyclists also competed at the US Paralympics Road Cycling Open at Texas A&M-RELLIS in April. Learn how CEHD's Dr. Lisa Colvin helped place Aggieland on the road to Paris at tx.ag/Colvin 🚴‍♂️ 🏆

Join us today to learn how you can support or collaborate with Aggie ACHIEVE, our program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stop by MSC 2404 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. for coffee, cookies and a chance to meet with ACHIEVE students and staff.

Learn more at tx.ag/ACHIEVEInfoSession

Congratulations to Drs. Erinn Whiteside and John Williams III on receiving the Association of Former Students' College-level Teaching Award, honoring exceptional faculty for their dedication, leadership, and service in the classroom.👍

Paige Zizka '24 knocked her college experience out of the park while completing our Sport Management program. Learn about her project of starting a business and her internship with the defending champion Texas Rangers at tx.ag/zizka

Cheers to an amazing first week! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who came out to capture their first-day-of-class photos with us. Here’s to a bright and successful semester!👍

Join us for a lecture by Dr. Joseph Waddington on how Indiana's expanded voucher program has affected who attends which schools and insights for states considering similar changes. August 30th, 10 a.m. - Noon at MSC 2404 or via Zoom. RSVP and learn more at tx.ag/Waddington.

Learn how you can support or collaborate with our Children's Centers by visiting our Open House on Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Becky Gates Children's Center. Enjoy light appetizers while meeting our teachers and seeing our grad students' research in early childhood development and education.

Discover how you can support or collaborate with Aggie ACHIEVE, our program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stop by MSC 2404 on Aug. 28 between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. for coffee, cookies and a chance to meet with ACHIEVE students and staff. Learn more at tx.ag/ACHIEVEInfoSession.

Join us in welcoming our newest faculty members for each of our departments. You can read more about them at tx.ag/CEHDNewFaculty24 👍

Welcome back, Ags! Join us today from 9-11 a.m. at Gilchrist for your First Day of Class photos and tomorrow at Harrington Tower from 9 a.m to - 1 p.m. Be sure to tag us in your pictures and use 📸

Get ready for the new school year by following us on social media! You can now follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X for all our College's latest and greatest student stories, news, research, awards and more.

Our Byrne Student Success Center is excited to support students through academic coaching, study spaces, grab-and-go food pantry and mental health services. We are at Harrington Tower and Gilchrist. Learn more at tx.ag/ByrneCenter

Students, it's almost time to take your First Day of Class photo! Join us at Gilchrist on Monday, Aug. 19, from 9-11 a.m. or Harrington Tower on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!