RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence

A Center for ALL Education Majors!

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 can help 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 will 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.

Find out what's happening this semester on your campus by clicking the link below:

Tahlequah

Broken Arrow

RCTE Student Studying

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

Meet the Team

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

Jamie Lindsey
Tahlequah Coordinator
lindse01@nsuok.edu
918-444-3757

Bailey Dover
Broken Arrow Coordinator
ross28@nsuok.edu
918-449-6582

Routes to Teaching

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.

Want more information?

Request Information

Click the image below to download the RCTE Scholarship Information Flyer

Summer 2025 Institute

What is the Summer Institute?

The summer institute is a hands-on three week learning experience June 9 - June 27, 2025 geared toward all students interested in attending Northeastern State University and obtaining a degree in a teaching field. This institute is a place to jumpstart your collegiate and teaching journeys! You will be surrounded by collaborative individuals, gain a valuable perspective on current teaching methods, and be compensated for your time.

Location: Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow campus

Facilitated by: The RiverHawk Center for Teacher Excellence

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Interviews: May 15, 2025; 1-6pm (on NSU BA campus)

Institute Dates: June 9 - June 27, 2025

Time: Approximately 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (subject to change)

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