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Sam Houston State University

Named for Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has prepared students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a life is its service,” resonates among its more than 21,000 students, eight colleges, and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Established in 1879, we were the first teacher preparation institute in Texas, and under the leadership of Dean Stacey Edmonson, the college continues our legacy of preparing exceptional educators and our commitment to making a difference in students’ lives. The college is home to four departments and two additional educational environments: Counselor Education, Educational Leadership, Library Science & Technology, and the School of Teaching and Learning; service and research centers; and a charter school. We offer a variety of programs, including a Bachelor’s degree in Education, 13 master’s degrees, six doctoral degrees, 13 certificates, and five certifications. Our specialized programs are accredited, recognized, and award-winning at the state and national levels.

  • Early Childhood (EC)-6 Core Certification*
  • EC-6 Bilingual Certification*
  • EC-6 Special Education Certification*
  • 4-8 All Programs Certification*
  • Pre-K-3 Certification*
  • 7-12 Secondary Double Majors Certification*

* Participation in a year-long clinical teaching program is required

University Program Contacts:

Professor Associate Dean of Student Success and Partnerships & Charles Butt Scholarship Program Lead

Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Teaching and Learning

Scholarship information

6

Years as a partner program

101

Scholarships awarded

40

Current Scholars

61

Scholar Alumni

60%

First-generation college students

Receiving this scholarship means being able to stay in school and become a teacher. That’s my dream.

Kelly harris, charles butt scholar ’24

… this scholarship allows me to focus more on my studies without the stress of paying tuition.”

Arianna Ramp, charles Butt scholar ’22
Sam Houston State University College of Education students pose for a group shot
Sam Houston State University College of Education students pose for a group shot
Sam Houston State University College of Education students pose for a group shot
Group photo of students at Texas A&M – Corpus Christie

Current Scholars

Madison Ashford
Paulina Berner
Preston Blancas
Annabella Bogard
Emily Cabrera
Kelcey Coward
Kristina Delgado
Angelica Dike
Ava Drucker
Ryann Evans
Monae Ford
Liliana Gonzales
Rubi Gonzalez
Ariel Gonzalez
Katie Gower
Brooke Ibarra
Emma Le
Alyson Leal
Ana Leyva
Kadynce Matthew

Sara McMahan
Rebekah Miller
Colton Monroe
Natalie Montes
Brandon Morris
Natalie Mungia
Cadence Nelson
Addolyn Petty
Marcus Robinson
Kodi Robinson
Valerie Robles Caraballo
Nicole Rodriguez
Sujey Rojas
Eliana Santiago
Jordan Siegel
Arleth Sifuentes Torres
kassidy sikes
Gabrielle Steen
Bailey Wallace
Morgan Wilcox

Scholar Alumni

LaDerrington Bradford
Gabriela Bean
Stacey Bowman
Star Brown
Alyssa Browning
Allison Bumpurs
Davarick Byrd
Mirella Campero-Siddiqu
Eric Carpio
Katlynn Clinkinbeard
Justine Cornwell
Ally Crocker
Kaylin Davalos
Valeria Flores
Elizabeth Fonseca
Hannah Fontenot
Brianne Gaska
Cristina Carolina Granja
Cindy Guerra Mejia
Brittny Guerrero
Alexis Hansen
Kelly Harris
Jordan Harvey
Megan Henderson
Mariana Herrera
Rachel Hicks
Marissa Hiser
Candice Jackson
Dylan Jircik
Gabriella Kaufman
Tahmeela Khan

Anne-Marie Kielb
Brittany Kmiec
Brittany Long
Alexis Lucius
Martha Maldonado
Alexi Martinez
Wendy McMayon
Sujey Melendez
Teagan Mies
Gisselle Montes
Guadalupe Moreno
Cristal Navarrete
Casandra Parra
Monica Perez
Jordan Potter
Callie Powell
Karissa Ramon
Arianna Ramp
Rosaura Rodriguez
Emily Roth
Arreal Sallie
Sandy Sanchez
Madison seiter
Shelby Talcott
Alex Vancia
Sydney Walker
Shelby Walker
Amber White
Audrey Whitley
Karis Wortham

Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Rewrite the stars

A Charles Butt Scholar redefines her legacy through teaching.

Featured story of Star Brown. She is looking to her right and smiling with blurred image of children in the background.

Are you a current Scholar or Scholar Alumni?

We invite you to join two online communities created just for you: CBF Connect – our new networking platform – and our private Charles Butt Scholars Instagram account.

Charles Butt Foundation Contact:

Headshot of Christina Dunigan, Program Director for Charles Butt Scholarship

Christina Dunigan

Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship