This event is designed for 9th–12th grade students interested in discovering more about the field of education. Attendees will have the pleasure of hearing from the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson. Additionally, OBU faculty and preservice teachers will lead hands-on breakout sessions focused on exploring teaching students of all ages.

Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Photo Booth (Check-in at front doors of Shawnee Hall

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Introductions

9:10 – 10:10 Keynote Speaker - 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson

10:10 – 10:15 Dismiss to Breakout Session #1

10:25 – 11:05 Breakout Session #1  

• Strand 1 Early Childhood Science and Social Studies (Dr. Young)
• Strand 2 Elementary Reading (Dr. Farley)
• Strand 3 Art Education (Prof. Brunet)
• Strand 4 STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth) 

11:15 – 11:55 Breakout Session #2  

• Strand 1 STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth)
• Strand 2 Elementary Special Education (Prof. Bengs)
• Strand 3 Music Education (Dr. Nelson)
• Strand 4 Secondary English Education (Dr. Ezell)

12:05– 12:35 Lunch + OBU Admissions

12:45 – 1:25 Breakout Session #3  

• Strand 1 Early Childhood Language Development (Dr. Young)
• Strand 2 STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth)
• Strand 3 Theater Education (Prof. Dement)
• Strand 4 Secondary Math Education (Dr. Hands)
• GC Gathering Room: Teacher Talk and Treats (for teachers)

1:35 – 2:15 Campus Scavenger Hunt 1:20 – 2:30 Closing

REGISTER NOW

https://admissions.okbu.edu/register/?id=db8ed313-edaf-4f65-a8ff-3715847e3d9c