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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University

Discover Teaching

Join us November 4 and help your students Discover Teaching!

This event is designed for 9th–12th grade students and introduces them to the field of education. OBU faculty and preservice teachers will have hands-on activities and sessions focused on teaching students of all ages. Bus parking is available, and we encourage you to invite any student interested in education—we offer teaching degrees for students of all interests.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free to attend!

Three hands-on sessions will be available focused on teaching children of all ages.

Breakouts include subjects such as art, math, music, reading, science, Spanish, special education and theatre.

We will also go over financial support options specifically for future educators in Oklahoma such as the Inspired to Teach Scholarship and the TEACH Grant.

A special breakout session for accompanying P-12 faculty and administrators are available.

Registration

Space is limited, so sign your students up today!

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Headshot of Rebecka PetersonKeynote Speaker

Rebeka Peterson

2023 National Teacher of the Year

Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Photo Booth (Check-in at front doors of Shawnee Hall) - Shawnee Hall 2nd floor lobby outside of Admissions

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome and Introductions (Prof. Keehn) - SH 300

9:10 – 10:10 Keynote Speaker - 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson - SH 300

10:10 – 10:15 Dismiss to Breakout Session #1 (Prof. Keehn) - SH 300

10:20 – 11:05 Breakout Session #1  

  • Strand 1 Early Childhood: Science and Social Studies (Dr. Young) - SH 305
  • Strand 2 Elementary: Reading (Dr. Farley) - SH 307
  • Strand 3 Elecitves: Art Education (Prof. Brunet) - SH 310
  • Strand 4 Secondary: STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth) - SH 107

11:10 – 11:55 Breakout Session #2  

  • Strand 1 Early Childhood: STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth) - SH 107
  • Strand 2 Elementary: Special Education (Prof. Bengs) - SH 307
  • Strand 3 Electives: Music Education (Dr. Nelson) - SH 310
  • Strand 4 Secondary: English Education (Dr. Ezell) - SH 305

12:05 – 12:35 Lunch + OBU Admissions  - SH 212 Lingo Lab

12:40 – 1:25 Breakout Session #3  

  • Strand 1 Early Childhood: Language Development (Dr. Young) - SH 305
  • Strand 2 Elementary: STEM Education – Immersive Classroom (Prof. Titsworth) - SH 107
  • Strand 3 Electives: Theater Education (Prof. Dement) - Black Box
  • Strand 4 Secondary: Math Education (Dr. Hands) - SH 310
  • SH 304: Teacher Talk and Treats (for teachers) - SH 304

1:30 – 2:15 Campus Scavenger Hunt - Start and End in SH 300

2:15 – 2:30 Closing - SH 300