School of Professional Studies
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. Jen Oswald
- Roy Vayle & Leah Beisel Evans Literacy Center - Whitney Cotton
- John Barton Distinguished Teaching and Service Award -- Dr. Jen Oswald (2022)
- 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. Jen Oswald, Chair
Chair, Division of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205C
Phone: (580) 327-8451
jdoswald@nwosu.edu
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
- Practicum 5500
- Student Teaching
- Instructional Design & Pedagogy
- Reading Specialist courses
HOBBIES
Reading, camping, fishing, and spin
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Teacher’s Closet
- Literacy Center
- Faculty Senate
- Academic Affairs Appeals Committee
- Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness Committee
- General Education Committee
- Graduate Committee
- Chair of Graduate Committees for Reading Specialist, Ed Leadership, and Curriculum & Instruction
FAMILY
I live on my family's farm northwest of Alva with my husband, Nick, our son Rett, and our rescue dog, Sable.
Yesenia Buckhaults
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 206
Phone: (580) 327-8459
ybuckhaults@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Currently Ed. D. Curriculumn and Instruction, Capella University
- M.Ed. Adult Education Management and Administration with emphasis on Mathematics, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Mathematics Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATION
- Advanced Mathematics
- Spanish
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Intermediate Math Methods
- Assessment & Evaluation Application
- Classroom Management & Behavior Intervention I
- Assessment Design
HOBBIES
Reading, baking
FAMILY
Family: Husband- Dakota, Children- Koa and Yulisa
Dr. Mariann Braten-Hall
Associate Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid
Room 116
Phone: (580) 213-3135
mbraten-hall@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership (HE) 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, walking/hiking, reading
UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)
- Diversity Committee
- NWOSU Aspiring Educators-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
- Currently Ed.D. Administration and Leadership, Southern Nazarene University
- 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
- Children’s Literature
- Early Childhood Development and Learning
- Early Child Family and Community Relations
- Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Early Childhood Science and Social Studies Methods
- Early Childhood Assessment
- Foundations of Math Methods
HOBBIES
Reading, Exercise, Home Improvement Projects
FAMILY
Husband-Dave, Children-Sydney, Beau, Mary Kate
Dr. Ryle Kiser
Assistant Professor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid 118
Phone: (580) 213-3182
rekiser@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
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; two daughters, Dana Craven & Tara Miller; and two grandchildren Abbi Hall & Casey Sander
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.
Whitney Stovall
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 105
Phone: (580) 327-8450
wrstovall@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Currently Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Capella University
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATION
- Elementary Principal (PK-8)
- Early Childhood (PK-3)
- Elementary Education (1-8)
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities (PK-12)
COURSES TYPICALLY TAUGHT
- Ed Psych
- Students with Exceptionalities
- Professional Ethics and Special Education
- Curriculum Mild Moderate Disabilities
HOBBIES
Reading, cooking
FAMILY
John, Stephan, Jada, Kayla & Mona
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
Shannon Warnock
Instructor of Education
Division of Education
Northwestern - Enid
Phone: (580) 213-3195
sjwarnock@nwosu.edu
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Currently Ed.D. in Rural Education at East Central University
- M.Ed. School Counseling, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
CERTIFICATIONS
- Elementary Education (1-8)
- Mid-Level English (5-8)
- School Counseling (PK-12)
FAMILY
Married to Scott; 3 children Baylie, Cassidy, and Parker; 4 grandchildren Laikyn, Cade, Jovi, and Cooper
Misty Willyard
Accreditation and Program Management Coordinator
Division of Education
Northwestern - Alva
Education Center 205
Phone: (580) 327-8436
mswillyard@nwosu.edu