UAM School of Education

09/04/2026

We are so proud of you, Fabry! We love hearing all the amazing things our graduates are achieving!

09/03/2026

Our Teaching Literacy students in Mrs. Grimes’ class spent time today diving into the Concepts of Print and Letter/Sound Fluency standards—learning what each one includes and how the assessments work. They then visited Mrs. Marlee Lawson’s first‑grade classroom at Drew Central Elementary to practice giving both assessments to her students. Next, these students will review the data and discuss where individual students may benefit from a little extra support. Proud of the hands‑on learning happening in our lab school at Drew Central Elementary!

08/26/2026

✨ A huge thank you to Emily Johnston! ✨

Yesterday, Ms. Grimes’ Introduction to Education class had the privilege of hearing from UAM Counselor, Emily Johnson, who shared an honest and uplifting conversation about managing the stress of being a college student.

Emily spoke about recognizing stress early, building healthy routines, and reaching out for support when things feel overwhelming. She also provided students with practical coping skills, helpful campus resources, and real‑world strategies they can use right away.

Her encouragement and transparency reminded our future educators that taking care of themselves is just as important as taking care of their students. 💛📚

We’re grateful for her time, her wisdom, and her commitment to supporting students on their journey.

08/26/2026

UAM School of Education is excited to announce a powerful new partnership with Drew Central Elementary! Together, we are building a lab school experience that brings university learning directly into the heart of DCE’s campus.

This fall, the Teaching Literacy course—led by Crystal Grimes—will meet at Drew Central Elementary, giving our teacher candidates the opportunity to apply what they’re learning in real time. Before they begin their clinical internships, students will work alongside DCE educators and practice effective literacy instruction with children in authentic classroom settings.

This collaboration strengthens both institutions and creates meaningful learning opportunities for future teachers and young readers. We’re proud of this step forward and grateful for our partners and the shared commitment to excellence in education. Drew Central Elementary

08/19/2026

Donuts, school supplies, popcorn, and more….Welcome Back Weevils!! SOE hosted a first day student mixer! We are so excited to see students back in Willard Hall!!

06/23/2026

Help us congratulate Rachel Martin on accepting her first teaching position! You did it! UAM SOE is so proud of you!

Welcome back to Star City School District, SCHS Alumni, Rachel Martin! We are so excited to have you on the team!

06/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Fabry Venable, a May graduate from the UAM/NPC second cohort, on accepting her first teaching position with the Hot Springs School District.

Fabry will be serving as a 6th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher, and we are confident she will make an immediate and meaningful impact.

Well done, Fabry — we are proud of your accomplishments and excited for your future in education.

06/15/2026

🎉✨ Congratulations are in order! ✨🎉

Please join us in celebrating Eleia Williams, Indica Gist, Savannah Porter, and Makyla Neal for successfully passing the Foundations of Reading Test! 📚

✅ Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of you all.

A special shoutout to Eleia and Makyla, who will begin their clinical internships in August—what an exciting next step on your journey to making a difference in the classroom! 🍎✏️

Keep striving, keep shining, and know that your future students are lucky to have you. 💫👏

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06/04/2026

🎉 Big Congratulations to Kathryn Williams! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Kathryn Williams, who has officially accepted her first teaching position with the Bryant School District. She will be teaching 5th grade at Springhill Elementary, and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

Kathryn is a May graduate of the UAM School of Education and a member of the second cohort from our partnership with National Park College in Hot Springs. Her hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching have brought her to this exciting milestone, and we know she’s going to make an incredible impact on her students.

Help us cheer her on as she begins this new chapter in her teaching journey. Congratulations, Kathryn — the future of education is brighter because of you! 🌟📚✨

05/30/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Nicole Weaver 🎉

Nicole, a senior K–6 major, has officially passed the Foundations of Reading Test, and we couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and dedication.

In August, she’ll begin her clinical internship at Monticello Elementary, where her passion for teaching and her commitment to students will shine even brighter. This milestone is just the beginning of the incredible impact she’s going to make.

Here’s to you, Nicole — your future students are lucky to have you. 🌟📚