Gather Here. Go Far

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Gather Here. Go Far

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.

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.