Teacher Education

2025 Outstanding Collaborative Unit

Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

The Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences opens doors for Wright State teacher education students to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in local schools, ensuring students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. Continue reading

2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Dave Herick, instructor of teacher education

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

From reluctant student to community leader

Wright State Lake Campus alum Joey Braun inspires the next generation

Two-time Wright State grad Joey Braun helped revise Camp Inquire, a summer program for gifted students held at the Lake Campus. Continue reading

From classroom to hall of fame

Wright State alum Tom Jenkins honored for decades-long teaching career

Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading

Family business

Wright State grads lead Young’s Jersey Dairy into a new generation

This fall, Wright State graduate Dan Young will pass the torch as CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy to his son, John Young, also a Wright State alum. Continue reading

Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers

New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading

Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training

Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading

Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1 

Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading

Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students

The Choose Ohio First program awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading