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
Jenlink, Dr. Christee
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
SPECIAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Gardening, Reading
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Assessment Committee
- FEAD Committee
- Graduate Committee
Mariann Braten-Hall
Braten-Hall, Mariann
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 117
Phone: (580) 327-8452
mbraten-hall@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. Ed. Elementary Education, Oral Roberts University
- Currently pursuing an Ed.D. Higher Education from Oral Roberts University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Education
- Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Principal (Elementary)
HOBBIES
Church, traveling, reading, doctoral work
FAMILY INFORMATION
Husband Dennis
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- Diversity Committee
- Honors Committee
Roxann Clark
Clark, Roxann
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 206
Phone: (580) 327-8460
rlclark@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- M.S. Teaching, Pittsburg State University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.A. Christian Education, Platte Valley Bible College
- Currently pursuing an Ed.D. Educational Leadership from Wichita State University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Education (PK-8)
- Early Childhood (PK-3)
- Principal (Elementary)
- Vocal Music (PK-12)
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- Faculty Development Advisory Board
- Faculty Evaluation and Development Committee
- General Education Committee
- Teacher Education Committee
Dr. Joshua Hawkins
Hawkins, Dr. Joshua
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid 118
Phone: (580) 213-3182
jlhawkins@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. Educational Philosophy, Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed. Educational Administration, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Special Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATION
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
- Social/Behavioral Research Investigator
Oklahoma Certification: Standard
- Secondary Principal
- Elementary Principal
- Severe & Profound/Multiple Disabilities
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities
- Mid-Level English
- Intermediate Mathematics
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certified Instructor: 2010-2016
FAMILY INFORMATION AND HOBBIES
Dr. Hawkins lives with his wife and six children in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 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.
Dr. Steven Mackie
Mackie, Dr. Steven
Associate 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.
CERTIFICATIONS:
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
- Co-Faculty Sponsor of the student organization CORE - Conserving Our Ranger Environment
- Diversity Committee
- Faculty Senate
- Oklahoma A+ Schools
Natalie Miller
Miller, Natalie 
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
FAMILY INFORMATION
Married, with 2 children and 2 grandchildren
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- Staff Council Committee member
- Campus Scholarship Drive member
- ACT Test Coordinator
- Pearson Test Administrator
Dr. Jen Oswald
Oswald, Dr. Jennifer
Assistant 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
CERTIFICATIONS:
- 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
SPECIAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Reading, spending time with family and friends
FAMILY INFORMATION
Husband – Nick, Son – Rett, Dog - Ginger
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- NWOSU SOEA Sponsor
- Teacher’s Closet
- Literacy Center Director
- TEC, Faculty Senate
Dr. Christie Riley
Riley, Dr. Christie
Assistant 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
CERTIFICATIONS
- Elementary Principal (PK-8)
- School Counselor (PK-12)
- Early Childhood (PK-3)
- Elementary Education (1-8)
FAMILY INFORMATION
Married to Scott, and they have two children, Lora and Ally.
Dr. Henry Trabuc
Trabuc, Dr. Henry 
Assistant Professor of Education
Division of Education
Education Center 115
Northwestern - Alva
Phone: (580) 327-8459
hjtrabuc@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- B.S. In Education, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas
- M.S. in Education from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
- Doctorate from Northcentral University, Scottsdale, Arizona
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Students with Exceptionalities
- C/A Psych
- Classroom Management & Behavior Intervention I
- Social Studies Methods
- Assessment Design
- Assessment in Sp. Education
HOBBIES
Outdoor sports
FAMILY INFORMATION
Married to Leanne; two children: Derek and Nicole
Dr. Martie Young
Young, Dr. Martie
Professor of Education
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
FAMILY INFORMATION
Spouse – Dr. Lyle Young
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Teacher Ed Faculty
- Teacher Ed Committee
- TEAMS
- Education Advisory Committee
- NWOSU Academic Appeals
Melissa Brown
Brown, Melissa 
Secretary
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205
Phone: (580) 327-8436
mbrown@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION
- B.A. History
- Currently pursuing a M.Ed. in Adult Education & Management
HOBBIES
I enjoy reading, movies, traveling, zoos, baseball, basketball, soccer, spending time with family and my dogs.
FAMILY INFORMATION
Married and two fur babies Chei and Shadow.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- Staff Council Committee
- Campus Scholarship Drive
- Pearson Test Administrator