Educating Forward
America's Brightest Educators
Invest in the next generation of teachers
The Educating Forward initiative was developed to help those students who are pursuing
a degree in education by providing scholarship support. We believe Oklahoma’s children
deserve exceptionally well-prepared teachers in every class, every year. Join us as
we prepare the next generation of America's Brightest Educators.
Honor a Teacher
with your gift
Educating Forward aims to celebrate influential teachers, to inspire and support the
next generation of educators and to recognize the importance of teachers in the lives
of Oklahomans. Honor a teacher who had a significant impact in your life with a gift
of any amount.
The Need
Easing the burden for future teachers
While OSU's commitment to prepare the next generation of educators continues, the
financial burden associated with the teaching profession is a hindrance for students
and adds to the extreme shortage of teachers in Oklahoma. To put things into perspective,
the average starting salary for a teacher in Oklahoma is $36,601, while the average
student loan debt for an OSU graduate is $23,790.
We need more teachers — specifically those who were prepared and trained at Oklahoma
State University.
OSU Teacher EducationExcellent teachers make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of their students.
800
Children
reached by an elementary school teacher during a 30-year career.
5,000+
Students
taught by a secondary school teacher during a career.
717
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
in 2019-2020
1,899
Total Alumni
Since 2013
“Scholarships are cherished. Scholarships mean someone believes in what I am doing . Scholarships mean education is valuable.”
- Andrea Short
Secondary Education Major
Secondary Education Major
Contact
Rachel Tribble Senior Director of DevelopmentOSU Foundation405-385-5625rtribble@osugiving.com