SFA Educator Preparation

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

The future of entrepreneurship at SFA starts here. 🪓

On Monday, June 22, we will break ground on the Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship, a transformational new facility that will advance innovation, workforce development and economic growth across East Texas.

Made possible through the generosity of Ashley and Greg Arnold, support from The University of Texas System and the State of Texas, and the vision of countless Lumberjacks, this facility will help prepare future generations of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone and another major step forward in SFA's bold future.

🎉 ACE Groundbreaking Ceremony
📅 June 22
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Corner of Raguet and Hayter streets

06/01/2026

Calling all educators, future teachers and school leaders!

Join the annual ABOTA Teachers School Law Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, hosted in the Early Childhood Research Center at SFA. This free professional development opportunity covers important school law topics.

Participants can attend in person at:
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- UT Tyler
- Lamar University
- Region 8 in Mount Pleasant
- Henderson ISD

Or attend virtually from anywhere!

Hosted by the East Texas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, this conference is an incredible opportunity to learn from legal professionals and gain valuable insight into school law.

Register via the graduate calendar linked in our bio.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Program Coordinator Spotlight: Meet Dr. Chrissy Cross, Program Coordinator MAT and SEED.

Where are you from: Lubbock, Tx

How long have you been with SFA: 12 years

What’s your favorite part about working with students: Each of the SFA students I teach, are hard working, passionate and ready to represent SFA well in public schools as a classroom teacher!

What is a fun fact about you: I have my diver’s certification.

Is there anything else you’d like to share: My students who I have taught at SFA have ended up teaching my own children at Nacogdoches ISD, so working hard to build quality educator preparation programs at SFA is important to me!

05/28/2026

What’s your reason for pursuing graduate school?

Career growth, passion for your field, a dream job, networking opportunities, or a higher earning potential?

No matter your reason, graduate school is about investing in yourself and your future.

What motivates you?