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
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 205C
(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
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 206
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
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Enid
Room 116
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
Dr. Summer Foster
Instructor of Education
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 113
Education
- Ed.D. Administration and Leadership, Southern Nazarene University
- M.Ed. School Counseling, 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
- Speech Language Pathology –BS
- English as a Second Language
Courses
- EDUC 3012 Early Child Family and Community Relations
- EDUC 3043 Foundations of Math Methods
- EDUC 3313 Children’s Literature
- EDUC 3422 Literacy in the Content Area
- EDUC 3523 Early Childhood Development and Learning
- EDUC 4203 Elementary Creative Activities
- EDUC 4503 Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Implementation
- EDUC 4532 Early Childhood Assessment
- EDUC 4543 Early Childhood Science and Social Studies Methods
Hobbies
Reading, Exercise, Home Improvement Projects
Family
Husband: Dave; Children: Sydney married to Tate Busse, Beau, and Mary Kate; Grandchildren: Baylor Mae Busse
Dr. Ryle Kiser
Assistant Professor of Education
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Enid 118
(580) 213-3182
rekiser@nwosu.edu
Education
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University
- M.Ed. Behavioral Science, Education Administration, Eastern Washington University
- B.A. Ed. English/Language Arts Eastern Washington University
Natalie Miller
Assistant Certification Officer
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 205B
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
Director of Teacher Education
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 219
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
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 105
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
Dr. Derek Trabuc
Instructor of Education
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 115
Education
- Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction, 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
- Science Methods
- Foundations of Education
- Child & Adolescent Psychology
Hobbies
Fitness, Travel, Outdoor adventures
Family
Wife-Salena, Children- Kaster
Shannon Warnock
Instructor of Education
Contact Info
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
Certification
- 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
Contact Info
Division of Education
Northwestern – Alva
Education Center 205