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.

Feb. 3, 2025
Two Baylor SOE PhD Graduates Garner Accolades from SSMA

Two Baylor School of Education graduates were honored by the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) at its fall conference. Dr. Ryann Shelton (PhD ’20) received the SSMA Early Career Scholar Award, and Dr. Melissa Donham (MA ’19, PhD ’23) received the Dissertation Award.

“The math education faculty are so proud of their work and impact in mathematics education,” said Dr. Trena Wilkerson, professor of mathematics education and chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Baylor. “It is an honor to work with such amazing students.”

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.