School of Education

Baylor School of Education prepares leaders for a changing world, offering degrees at every level for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. Known for a distinctive blend of theory and clinical experiences, the School’s programs have earned national recognition for exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians.

Dec. 9, 2024
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith Receives Statewide Honor

Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, Baylor School of Education associate professor and a leader in science and engineering education, has been recognized with the ADoT Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional contributions to teacher preparation at the university level.
The prestigious award honors former or current associate and assistant deans or directors who have significantly impacted the field of teacher preparation. Nesmith served as Baylor School of Education Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education from 2016-2024.

Oct. 28, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Petersen Delves into Collegiate Athletic Budgets with Baylor’s Centennial Professor Award for Research

Dr. Jeffrey Petersen, professor of sport management and program director of the MSEd in Sport Management, received the 2024 Centennial Professor Award for summer research projects and focused his project on the finances of collegiate sports through research at Notre Dame University. Petersen and sport management graduate student Rachel Hickey dug into the archives of the world’s largest collection of sport documents.

Oct. 25, 2024
Baylor School of Education Grad Named National Student Teacher of the Year

Baylor School of Education graduate Ashlyn Bergethon, BSEd ’24, has continued an impressive string of Baylor SOE student teachers being recognized with national and state honors. Bergethon was named National Student Teacher of the Year by Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, and the Association of Teacher Educators and Clinical Teacher of the Year for the State of Texas from the Texas Directors of Field Experience.

Sep. 27, 2024
School of Education Faculty Collaborate with Engineering Faculty on $4.3-million Grant

School of Education faculty Dr. Bill Sterrett, Dr. Rishi Sriram, and Dr. Sandi Cooper partnered with Baylor engineering and physics faculty to provide a 10-week summer experience for undergraduate students focused on collaborating with the Baylor Point-of-Needs Innovation (PONI) Center, Baylor’s Mayborn Museum, and regional partners.