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Meet Dr. Robi Cole, an associated faculty member who brings an incredible depth of leadership and mentorship experience ...
07/24/2026

Meet Dr. Robi Cole, an associated faculty member who brings an incredible depth of leadership and mentorship experience to our MAT students at OSU-Cascades! ⭐

Beyond her time in the university classroom, Robi works as a Certified Executive Coach and principal mentor. We asked her to share a bit about her background, her advice for new educators, and what keeps her connected to teaching:

What do you teach? "I teach in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at OSU-Cascades in Bend. This term, I'm teaching ED 550: Effective Teaching Cycle I, where we explore the foundations of curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment."

What is your connection to education, and why did you choose to teach? "I decided I wanted to be a teacher when I was in kindergarten, I loved playing 'school' as a kid! Since then, I've had the opportunity to serve in many roles, including classroom teacher, school administrator, instructional leader, and mentor for new administrators. Supporting educators at every stage of their journey continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of my career."

Fun fact: "I have earned a degree or professional certification from every public university in Oregon!"

Advice for new teachers: "Make reflection a daily habit. Teaching isn't about being perfect, it's about learning, growing, and getting a little better every day."

Our teacher candidates are incredibly lucky to learn from dedicated associated faculty like Dr. Cole, and we are grateful for the real-world expertise she brings to the program.

👉 Learn more about our teacher education program through the link in our bio!

Did you know that our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) cohort kicks off in the middle of summer? ☀️It all comes down to ...
07/11/2026

Did you know that our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) cohort kicks off in the middle of summer? ☀️

It all comes down to maximizing time in the classroom and building real experience. Our MAT is built as a one-year intensive, running from mid-June to mid-June.

Because OSU-Cascades MAT students complete a yearlong student teaching internship, they need to hit the ground running when local K-12 schools open their doors. Since the local school districts start about a full month before OSU’s standard fall term begins, starting the courses in the summer ensures students are fully enrolled, prepped, and ready to step into their placement on day one! 🎒📚

This immersive schedule means that by the time students graduate, they'll have an entire academic year of hands-on classroom experience under their belt.

👉 Want to learn more about the MAT timeline? Check out the link in our bio!

We recently celebrated our Inaugural 2026 Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Hooding Ceremony! It was a wonderful event...
06/27/2026

We recently celebrated our Inaugural 2026 Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Hooding Ceremony! It was a wonderful event honoring the achievements of our newest graduates. 🎓

Faculty members shared words of wisdom, and students had the chance to reflect on their time in the program. A special highlight of the ceremony was a student address delivered by Erin Berglund, who was chosen by her peers to speak.

Congratulations again to our MAT graduates and thank you to everyone who supported them along the way! 🎉

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Commencement Cohort! They officially walked at the OSU...
06/22/2026

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Commencement Cohort! They officially walked at the OSU-Cascades commencement this past Sunday, June 14. 🎓

This cohort put in an incredible amount of work over the last year in their classes and out in their field placements. We are so excited to see them start their teaching careers!

Thank you to the partnership schools, cooperating teachers, and staff who supported them along the way! 📚

Meet Taylor Bryant, a third-year undergraduate student who has woven her passions for the arts and elementary education ...
06/14/2026

Meet Taylor Bryant, a third-year undergraduate student who has woven her passions for the arts and elementary education together to create her own children's book, I See You!

"My book, I See You!, is about the first step toward empathy: noticing," Taylor shares. "The book follows a little girl who takes time to notice or 'see' something that people and animals are doing." Created for her Arts, Media, and Technology (AMT) Capstone, the book is intended for 3-5 year olds. "Still, some of the secondary themes that are discussed, kindness towards everyone and individual recognition, can be discussed in Social Emotional learning up to age 8!"

Taylor started as an AMT major but soon realized she wanted to see the direct impact of her work on children. "I knew teaching was the right path for me. This project was rooted in passion because I was bridging my two loves together to create something as one." She credits her practicum experiences and the Teacher Education program for shaping the book's message. "I think what helped me... was learning how social-emotional learning is taught in school and what it entails. I have witnessed from practicum, read-aloud, and simple books that students get straight to the point and can figure out what is important to know. I hope I instilled that learning in my book and that it extends beyond the classroom."

You can experience I See You! on display for the next month at the Scalehouse Gallery downtown Bend. Taylor designed her installation with a rocking chair so families can read in a natural setting! "I was grateful enough to see my book in action with many parents bringing their kids to the gallery opening night," she notes. "The kids kept coming back, and parents would read them the book." Her next hopeful step is getting the book published to reach classrooms and homes everywhere.

Taylor will spend her 4th year of the OSU-Cascades Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education interning as a student teacher in local classrooms where she can share her passion with students and earn her teaching license.

Congratulations to Crystal Cooper, our Internship Coordinator, for receiving the OSU-Cascades Unsung Hero Employee Award...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Crystal Cooper, our Internship Coordinator, for receiving the OSU-Cascades Unsung Hero Employee Award. This award goes to staff who quietly make a big impact behind the scenes, and Crystal absolutely fits that description. Her reliable commitment to the College of Education and her effective collaboration across different departments greatly benefit our campus. Thank you for everything you do for the Teacher Education program, Crystal. Well deserved.

A huge thank you to the cooperating teachers who attended Tuesday's dinner. They got to take home a bright new classroom...
06/05/2026

A huge thank you to the cooperating teachers who attended Tuesday's dinner. They got to take home a bright new classroom prop! We value your continued support and mentorship within our teaching program.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Teacher Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday evening to celebrate another successful ye...
06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Teacher Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday evening to celebrate another successful year! The evening was filled with gratitude for our cooperating teachers, mentors, and partners, and pride in our 25-26 graduates. We look forward to continued partnerships with our incredible local education community and to see the impact of our graduates. Thank you to all of those who joined us!

Meet Owen Rohde, an Elementary Education major with a minor in HDFS here at OSU-Cascades! 📚Owen is set to graduate in 20...
06/01/2026

Meet Owen Rohde, an Elementary Education major with a minor in HDFS here at OSU-Cascades! 📚

Owen is set to graduate in 2027. He shared a bit about his career goals, why he chose our campus, his favorite memories, and his advice for future ed students:

Career goals:
"My career goals are to be either a schoolteacher or work in a children's ministry at a church."

Choosing OSU-Cascades:
"I transferred from COCC in Bend, I was between OSU Corvallis and OSU Cascades but liked the smaller class sizes and scale of the Bend campus. And I have lived in Central Oregon my whole life and love it here!"

Favorite OSU-Cascades memory:
"My favorite memory of being at OSU Cascades was the Friendsgiving me and the rest of my education cohort planned and spent time together outside of the classroom! Everyone made their own meals, and it was fun spending time with this crew."

Advice for future students:
"Do not be afraid when starting to step into the classroom. It will feel uncomfortable at first but when building relationships with the students you will understand why you're in this major and how rewarding of a career path it is."

👉 Learn more about our teacher education program through the link in our bio!

Meet Cheyne Galbreath, an Elementary Education major here at OSU-Cascades! 📚Cheyne is set to graduate in Spring 2027. He...
05/19/2026

Meet Cheyne Galbreath, an Elementary Education major here at OSU-Cascades! 📚

Cheyne is set to graduate in Spring 2027. He shared a bit about his plans after graduation, his favorite memories on campus, and his advice for future ed students:

Plans after graduation:
"I am currently wanting to go straight into teaching, possibly at a substitute level while I figure out for sure where I want to end up. All I know for certain is that I want to stay in the education system."

Favorite OSU-Cascades memory:
"My favorite memory at OSU-Cascades so far was probably the countless nights I spent hanging out with my friends and roommate in the residence hall. It was such a great experience figuring who I am as a person and getting to go through that process with a lot of other people was really cool. While I am not close with many of those people anymore, I will always cherish those memories and moments we shared."

Advice for future students:
"The best advice I could give to future students coming into this program is try to have fun. Yes it is a stressful and hard program, but it can be so much fun. And fun can look different for a lot of people. Whether you have fun during practicum, spending time with the cohort, or making time to enjoy yourself. Just make sure to have some fun. It goes a long way for your stress management and enjoyment of the program."

👉 Learn more about our teacher education program through the link in our bio!

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