RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence

A Center for ALL Education Majors!

About the Center

Need help with a class? Looking for a scholarship? Want a place to study? Come join us at the RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence!

The RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence, or RCTE, is a federally funded grant with locations on both the Tahlequah and Broken Arrow campuses aiming to address the critical need for teachers who are ready and able to engage and facilitate student learning on day one.

Through this grant, NSU helps potential education majors, teacher candidates and teachers be successful in their career journey to become a certified, impactful and employed teacher by providing a comprehensive, positive and supportive environment for them to learn and grow.

Both centers provide support to teacher candidates and teachers through scholarships, professional development, advising, mentoring, tutoring/coaching and other connections for overall assistance that supplement ongoing initiatives.

Meet the Team

Katie Fox
Director of RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence
Broken Arrow Coordinator
foxk@nsuok.edu
TQ: 918-444-3756 | BA: 918-444-6569

Jessica Goodman
Tahlequah Coordinator
goodma08@nsuok.edu
918-444-3757

Erin Gilmore
Broken Arrow Coordinator
hirsch@nsuok.edu
918-449-6582

Report a Teacher Education Program Complaint or Concern

Find the way that fits you!

I HAVE DECLARED MY MAJOR IN EDUCATION
- Steps to complete state-approved teacher education program.
I HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE BUT NOT IN EDUCATION
- How can I become a teacher?
I AM A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE
- I want to be a certified teacher.
I AM READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE
- Become an Oklahoma teacher without quitting your job or going into debt.

Find out what's happening this semester on your campus!

Free OSAT & APK Targeted Support Sessions (Virtual)

Teacher candidates preparing for OSAT or APK exams—take advantage of these FREE targeted support sessions presented by NSU faculty in partnership with OEA. All sessions are virtual, and potential members are welcome.

If you’re planning to test soon, these sessions are a great way to strengthen your preparation at no cost.

Register & learn more: okea.org/oealeadandlearn

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