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!

Spring 2026 Calendar of Events (pdf)

Join us for the Spring 2026 Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK) seminar (see Flyer below). Click here to register.

RCTE Spring 26 APK Seminar

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Need help with Financial Aid, Scholarships, or FAFSA? Join us for a virtual info session for education majors via Zoom on January 16 from 2-3pm! Pre-Register with the QR code on the flyer below or click here!

RCTE Financial Aid Workshop Jan 16

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
Broken Arrow Coordinator
foxk@nsuok.edu
TQ: 918-444-3756 | BA: 918-444-6569

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

Report a Teacher Education Program Complaint or Concern

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.