School of Education
Education Faculty
Education Faculty Accolades at NWOSU
- Endowed Chair in Education - Dr. Martie Young
- John K. Martin Endowed Chair in Education - Dr. Steven Mackie
- Charles Morton Share Trust Chair in Education - Dr. Christee Jenlink
- John Sheffield Teacher of the Year - Dr. Jen Oswald (2016)
- John Barton Distinguished Teaching and Service Award - Dr. Steven Mackie (2012)
- Thelma Crouch Outstanding Staff Employee of the Year Award - Natalie Miller (2012)
- Henry Miller Memorial Library, Big Sur, CA - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Dr. Steven Mackie (2011)
Dr. Christee Jenlink, Chair
Associate Dean of Education
Professor of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205C
Phone: (580) 327-8450
cljenlink@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Educational Administration, Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed. Education, Music, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. Ed. Music Education
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary and Secondary Principal
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Music Theory
- Social Sciences
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
Undergraduate, Assessment and Evaluation
Graduate, Educational Leadership Internship, Advanced Educational Psychology
HOBBIES
Gardening, Reading
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Assessment Committee
- FEAD Committee
- Graduate Committee
Dr. Mariann Braten-Hall
Assistant Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 117
Phone: (580) 327-8452
mbraten-hall@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Higher Education from Oral Roberts University
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. Ed. Elementary Education, Oral Roberts University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Education
- Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Principal (Elementary)
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Foundations of Math Methods
- Intermediate Math Methods
- Emergent Literacy
- Children's Literature
- Elementary Science Methods
- Elementary Social Studies
- Early Childhood Science and Social Studies Methods
- Students with Exceptionalities
HOBBIES
Church, traveling, reading
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Diversity Committee
- Service Learning Committee
- OAEA sponsor
FAMILY
Husband Dennis
Summer Foster
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 113
Phone: (580) 327-8461
skfoster@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- M.Ed. Master of Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Speech Language Pathology, Fort Hays State University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Education K-9
- School Counseling Pre-K-12
- B.S. Speech Language Pathology
- English as a Second Language
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Early Childhood Development and Learning
- Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Early Childhood Assessment
HOBBIES
Reading, Exercise, Home Improvement Projects
FAMILY
Husband-Dave, Children-Sydney, Beau, Mary Kate
Dr. Joshua Hawkins
Assistant Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid 118
Phone: (580) 213-3182
jlhawkins@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed. Educational Administration, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Special Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATION: STANDARD
- Secondary Principal
- Elementary Principal
- Severe & Profound/Multiple Disabilities
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- Mid-Level English
- Intermediate Mathematics
HOBBIES
He enjoys simple pleasures - beauty in art and nature, old books and bookstores, music, exercise, hot tea in the morning, people, clear-thinking, a good turn of phrase, study, silence and laughter.
FAMILY
Dr. Hawkins lives with his wife and six children in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Dr. Steven Mackie
Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid 116
Phone: (580) 213-3121
swmackie@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Educational Studies, University of Oklahoma, 2008.
- M.Ed. in Educational Studies, University of Oklahoma, 1997.
- B.A. in Liberal Studies, Prescott College, 1992.
CERTIFICATION
Oklahoma and Arizona state teaching certificates in all social sciences
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Foundations of Education
- Multicultural Education
- Educational Practices
- Institutional Management
SPECIAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
- Ecojustice
- Travel
- Gardening
- Oklahoma Historical Society (Lifetime Member)
- Oklahoma Master Naturalist – OSU Extension Service
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Co-Faculty Sponsor of the student organization CORE - Conserving Our Ranger Environment
- Diversity Committee
- Faculty Senate
- Oklahoma A+ Schools
Natalie Miller
Assistant Certification Officer
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205B
Phone: (580) 327-8441
ndmiller@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION
- B.S. Business Administration 2005
- M.Ed. Adult Education & Management 2010
HOBBIES
- Reading
- Spending Time with Family
- Watching Old Movies
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Staff Council Committee member
- Campus Scholarship Drive member
- ACT Test Coordinator
- Pearson Test Administrator
FAMILY
Married to Greg; 2 daughters, Dana Craven & Tara Sander; and 2 grandchildren Abbi Hall & Casey Sander
Dr. Jen Oswald
Associate Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 105
Phone: (580) 327-8451
jdoswald@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Reading and Literacy, Capella University
- M.Ed. Reading Specialist, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. History and Social Studies, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
CERTIFICATION
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- Reading Specialist
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Children’s Literature
- Emergent Literacy
- Diagnosis
- Ed Tech
- EC Apprenticeship
- Teaching Reading in the Content Area
HOBBIES
Reading, spending time with family and friends
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- NWOSU SOEA Sponsor
- Teacher’s Closet
- Literacy Center Director
- TEC, Faculty Senate
FAMILY
Husband – Nick, Son – Rett, Dog - Ginger
Dr. Christie Riley
Associate Professor of Education
Director of Teacher Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 219
Phone: (580) 327-8694
clriley@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Northcentral University
- M.S. Behavioral Science, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Social Work, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Principal (PK-8)
- School Counselor (PK-12)
- Early Childhood (PK-3)
- Elementary Education (1-8)
FAMILY
Married to Scott, and they have two children, Lora and Ally.
Dr. Henry Trabuc
Assistant Professor of Education
Division of Education
Education Center 115
Northwestern - Alva
Phone: (580) 327-8459
hjtrabuc@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Arizona
- M.S. in Education from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
- B.S. In Education, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas
CERTIFICATION
- District Leadership (PreK - 12)
- Building Leadership (PreK-12)
- Gifted Education (K-12)
- American History (5-12)
- World History (5-12)
- Political Science/Government (7-12)
- Physical Education (K-12)
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Students with Exceptionalities
- Classroom Management & Behavior Intervention I
- Assessment Design
- Assessment in Special Education
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Social Studies Methods
- School Personnel Administration
- Public School Relations
HOBBIES
- Travel
- Outdoor sports
- Conservation
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Diversity Committee
- Scholarship Committee
- TEC Committee
FAMILY
Married to Leanne; two children: Derek and Nicole
Dr. Martie Young
Professor of Education
Director of Student Teaching
Division of Education
Room 118
Northwestern-Enid
Phone: (580) 213-3195
mlyoung@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed. Special Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Early Childhood
- Elementary
- Mild and Moderate Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Reading Specialist
- Grammar & Composition
- Newspaper
- Yearbook
- Speech & Drama
- Middle Level Social Studies
- Middle Level Language Arts
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Multicultural Ed
- Student Teaching
- Early Childhood Methods classes
- Creative Activities
- Adult Cognitive Styles
- Curriculum for the Special Learner
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Teacher Ed Faculty
- Teacher Ed Committee
- TEAMS
- Education Advisory Committee
- NWOSU Academic Appeals
FAMILY
Spouse – Dr. Lyle Young
Derek Trabuc
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 115
Phone: (580) 327-8460
djtrabuc@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Currently Ed. D Curriculum Development, American College of Education
- M.S. Ed. Leadership, Pittsburg State University
- B.S. Elementary Education K-9, Pittsburg State University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Education K-9
- Educational Leadership K-12
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Social Studies Methods
- Language Arts Methods
- Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Intermediate Math Methods
HOBBIES
Fitness, Travel, Outdoor adventures
FAMILY
Wife-Salena, Children-Sadrie & Kaster
Amy Melton
Secretary
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205
Phone: (580) 327-8436
admelton@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION
- B.A. General Studies
- Working on Masters of Adult Ed
HOBBIES
I enjoy working out, reading, traveling, church, and spending time with family.
FAMILY
Husband-Tyler, Sons-Myles & Austyn