OU OAEA

Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association | OU

The Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association (OAEA), formerly known as SOEA, is a pre-professional organization of undergraduate and graduate students currently preparing for careers in education. OAEA members are also part of the National Education Association - the largest education association in the nation and a major free force in shaping the nation's education agenda.

03/09/2026

🍎 OAEA Wants You! 🍎

Interested in serving as an officer for OU’s Oklahoma Aspiring Educators Association chapter? This is a great chance to get involved, build leadership skills, and support future educators!

📌 Applications due: Wednesday, March 25th at 11:59 PM
🗳️ Officer elections: Thursday, March 26th

Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjmHA9W70XCl9vXyVYS6kX3ui-N6dwBeJ0a5fIlf94cO-wMA/viewform?usp=header

02/23/2026

🍎✨ OEA BENEFITS NIGHT ✨🍎

Thinking about what comes after graduation? 👀

Join us Thursday, February 26th from 8–9 PM in Collings Hall Room 139 to hear from our special guest, Joshua Frazier from OEA, as he shares the benefits of staying involved with OEA post-graduation!

From professional support to advocacy and community, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss — especially if you’re planning your future in education 💛📚

Bring a friend and come learn how OEA can continue supporting you beyond your time at OU!

01/24/2026

Let your words bloom 🌷 Join KDP & OAEA to create an affirmation bouquet filled with encouragement, kindness, and positive messages. 💐 Tuesday, Jan 27 | 8–9 PM | Collings Hall 139 ✨ Snacks & drinks provided!

12/02/2025

🚨 LAST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER 🚨
Come hang out Thursday at 8PM (Collings 139!) for a super relevant talk on Teacher Burnout with Dr. Koenka and Danielle Berry!
Let’s pack the room — bring your friends, classmates, EVERYONE! 🙌

11/11/2025

Think you know Disney? Prove it 👑🌟
Nov 13 • 8PM • Collings 139
Hosted by OAEA • All students invited!

11/10/2025

🍂 Fall Feast! 🍂
Join us for a cozy meal and autumn celebration in the Collings Hall Lobby!
This is an all-student event hosted by OAEA & KDP, and our amazing faculty and staff are welcome too 🤎
November 14th • 5PM — we can’t wait to see everyone there!

10/14/2025

Take a break from midterms and join us for OAEA Game Night! 🎮✨
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 16 | ⏰ 8–9 PM | 📍 Collings 039
Come play, laugh, and unwind — bring a friend!

10/02/2025

🎃🍂 Get in the fall spirit with Pumpkin Painting!

Join OAEA x Kappa Delta Pi on October 6th & 7th, 12–3 PM in front of Collings Hall. Supplies are provided—just bring your creativity! ✨ A $5 donation is encouraged to support College of Education student orgs.

🖌️ Paint a pumpkin. 🎃 Support a cause. 🍁 Celebrate fall!

05/01/2022

We’ve got you covered this week with snacks, a study space, and community! You’re going to sail through the end of this semester! 🎉

01/30/2021

Day 1 of the OAEA Racial and Social Justice Symposium complete! Had some great, deep conversations. The learning and reflecting never stops! Day 2 starts tomorrow at 8:30 am. It is not too late to attend!!