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East Texas A&M University

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At East Texas A&M University, we transform lives and launch teaching careers that make a difference. With campuses across Dallas and East Texas, we serve more than 13,000 students through 140+ degree programs designed for real-world impact. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, home of LeoTeach: Where Teachers Come to Learn, prepares confident, compassionate educators ready to lead classrooms from early childhood to high school. As proud partners of the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers, we empower future teachers with mentorship, financial support, and a strong professional network.

For current students or incoming freshmen seeking certification through ETAMU’s undergraduate teacher preparation program in one of the following areas:

  • BS in Early Childhood Education: EC-3 Certification
  • BA/BS in Education: EC-6 Certification
  • BA/BS in Education with Bilingual: EC-6 with Bilingual Certification
  • BA/BS in Secondary Education: 4-8 Certification Areas
  • BA/BS in Secondary Education: 7-12 Certification Areas

University Program Contacts:

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Assistant Professor & Curriculum Coordinator & Charles Butt Scholarship Program Lead

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Clinical Instructor, College of Curriculum & Instruction

Scholarship information

2

Years as a partner program

8

Scholarships awarded

Cassandra Barron
Ashlyn Chism
Haley Hill
Skylar LeClere

Brianna Prado
Reagan Riggins
Mandy Schronk
Carin Underwood

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:

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Christina Dunigan

Program Director – Charles Butt Scholarship