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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The Teacher Quality Institute is proud to announce the 2025鈥�2026 cohort of its Professional Development School (PDS) partnership鈥攁 milestone year marking a decade of innovation, collaboration and impact within the College of Education and Human Services at 瓜子TV State University.

• • • • Briah Cook, a history/social studies certification major from Paducah, Kentucky

      • Ella Foley, an elementary education major from Symsonia, Kentucky

      • Ashlei Frogue, a career and technical education, business and marketing major from Elkton, Kentucky

      • Katelyn Gardner, a middle school education major from Erlanger, Kentucky

      • Baylee Hedgepath, an elementary education major from Dyersburg, Tennessee

      • Brooke Johnson, a middle school education major from Puryear, Tennessee

      • Macie Kelso, a middle school education major from 瓜子TV, Kentucky

      • Rachel Lands, a biology/secondary certification major from Harrisburg, Illinois

      • Madison Lynch, an elementary education major from Pinckneyville, Illinois

      • Mikaela McChristian, an English education major from Paducah, Kentucky

      • Kylin Reynolds, a middle school education major from Benton, Kentucky

      • Avery Rhodes, an elementary education major from Mayfield, Kentucky

      • Halle Spillman, an interdisciplinary early childhood education major from Clinton, Kentucky

      • Jocelyn Stark, a history/social studies certification major from Smiths Grove, Kentucky

      • Morgan Westerfield, a middle school education major from Benton, Kentucky

 

The PDS program is a national initiative that offers immersive, hands-on experience for future educators. It provides a realistic and cohesive transition into teaching by placing seniors in classrooms for an extended period with consistent mentorship.

This model fosters a strong collaborative relationship between school districts and University faculty committed to developing exemplary teachers and improving preschool through 12th grade learning.

Frogue said she views this experience as a space to learn, make mistakes and grow as she begins her teaching career. 

鈥淭his year-long experience will allow me to focus on one area at a time, starting with building strong classroom management skills and earning the respect of my students,鈥� Frogue said. 鈥淭hat way, when I eventually step into the classroom on my own, I can concentrate fully on teaching and becoming the best educator I can be.鈥�

Students interested in learning more about the PDS program should contact Debbie Bushart, professional development and clinical supervisor, at dbushart@murraystate.edu.