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Outreach student prepares to graduate

May 3, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Kylann Tourtillott with her graduation gown.

From Rich Hill, Missouri, Kylann Tourtillott has been a part of Missouri State University's community since fall 2018.    She started as a biology major and transitioned to education as she learned more about her interests.   Tourtillott is set to graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education through MSU's Outreach program. She provided some … [Read more...] about Outreach student prepares to graduate

Filed Under: Alumni spotlight Tagged With: Elementary education, Outreach, Student spotlight

Living life to the fullest

December 17, 2019 by Kai Raymer

Jennifer Baxter in the classroom.

Instead of going into the medical field, Jennifer Baxter switched majors after her freshman year of college.   And schools.   She transferred to Missouri State and discovered the family and consumer sciences (FCS) program.  “My experience there (at Missouri State) was wonderful,” Baxter said. “The College of Education was wonderful. I had wonderful advisors and people … [Read more...] about Living life to the fullest

Filed Under: Alumni spotlight Tagged With: CEFS, Childhood education and family studies department, Family and consumer sciences, FCS, Jennifer Baxter

Teaching 1st grade with teamwork

November 13, 2019 by Kai Raymer

Jessica Ridder and 1st grade students smiling at camera.

It’s not just a classroom. It’s a learning lab.   The students don’t learn from only one teacher. They learn from two – often at the same time.  Jessica Ridder’s emerged in a growing education trend: co-teaching.     Ridder shares her 1st grade classroom – known as a “learning lab” – at Sherwood Elementary with fellow MSU alumna Laura Snelson.    They teach the … [Read more...] about Teaching 1st grade with teamwork

Filed Under: Alumni spotlight, Early Childhood - Family Development, early childhood education Tagged With: alumni, CEFS, Jessica Ridder, Spotlights

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