USAO School of Education & Speech Language-Pathology

The annual Deaf Education conference held at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is set to take place from June 1st – June 4th, 2026. This year’s conference, titled “Pathways to Possibilities”, offers a comprehensive program designed to advance American Sign Language literacy, educational strategies, and community engagement.

The four-day event features a lineup of workshops and activities led by a diverse group of prominent educators and experts in the field. This year’s presenters include Bree Logan, Antwan Campbell, Dr. Jasmine Simmons, Ashley Euwins, Kristin DiPerri, Anne Byrd, Calista Heard, Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, Su Kyong Isakson, Heidi MacGlaughlin, and Kaycee Bennett.

What a wonderful day celebrating our Education and SLP graduates at USAO Graduation! 🎓💚💛

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and the hard work it took to get here. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey.

Wishing you all the best as you step into your future—you are going to make a difference!

Feel free to add your pictures in the comments so we can all celebrate together! 📸💚💛

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SNEA hosted a Student Teacher Panel today, and it was such a great opportunity for our future teachers to get real, honest advice from those who have been in their shoes!

From classroom management tips to what student teaching is really like, the panelists shared experiences that you just don’t get from a textbook.

Big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event so meaningful—we love seeing our future educators support each other! 💚💛

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Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, and there is no one more deserving than the one and only Eileen Thomas!

For 44 years, Eileen has been the heart, history, and backbone of our department. Think about that—four decades of dedication, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to students, faculty, and staff. Generations have walked through these halls, and through it all, Eileen has been the constant keeping everything running smoothly.

She is the person who always has the answer, the solution, and the steady presence we all rely on. The work she does behind the scenes is truly what makes everything else possible—and she does it with grace, patience, and a level of excellence that cannot be matched.

Eileen isn’t just part of our department—she is part of its foundation.

Thank you, Eileen, for 44 incredible years of service, dedication, and impact. We are beyond grateful for you today and every day! 💚💛

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Last night, we celebrated some truly outstanding students at the Minerva Awards! ✨

The Minerva Awards recognize USAO students who go above and beyond—demonstrating excellence in academics, community service, campus involvement, and more. These students represent the very best of what it means to be a Drover, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! 👏💚💛

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💚💛A big congratulations to our Education and SLP students inducted into the Hypatia Society! 🎉

Hypatia, one of USAO’s oldest and most distinguished honor societies (est. 1923), recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, character, and service. Membership is highly selective and by invitation only.

Inductees were honored at a special luncheon, where they signed the historic membership book and received their medals—a tradition that has continued for over a century.

We are incredibly proud of these students and all they have accomplished!

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We are proud to celebrate two outstanding Speech-Language Pathology majors, Hudson Woloss and Grayson McElhaney, who presented their research at USAO’s Student Showcase on Thursday, April 8! 👏

Their projects represent months of dedication through the Mentored Research Program, and their hard work truly paid off. Both students also had the opportunity to present their research last fall at the Oklahoma Speech-Language Hearing Association annual conference—an incredible accomplishment!

It’s inspiring to see our students take their research from idea to presentation at multiple professional venues. We are so proud of Hudson and Grayson for their commitment, perseverance, and academic excellence! 💚💛

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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Andrea Wood on receiving the Regents Award for Superior Teaching! 👏

This honor recognizes her dedication, passion, and the incredible impact she makes on our students every single day. From meaningful classroom experiences to mentoring future educators, Dr. Wood truly represents what it means to teach with excellence.

We are so proud to have her as part of our USAO family! 💚💛

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Our SLP majors had the best time volunteering at Special Olympics Fun Day at Alex Public Schools yesterday! 💚💛
From cheering on athletes to helping with track and field events, it was a day full of energy, inclusion, and unforgettable moments. We are so proud of our students for showing up and making a difference!
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