9:00 a.m. Lessons Learned through Tarleton Today: Tarleton's Dual Enrollment Program

Ms. Shayla Hoffman| Ms. Laura Henson| Ms. Heather Reumke| Ms. Rachel Thorpe| Ms. Paxton Turner

Live Presentation Location

Stephenville - Library Training Center

Session Information

Abstract

Tarleton Today, Tarleton's dual enrollment program, provides a new opportunity to partner with PK-12 districts and offer college courses via distance education. Join us as we share the lessons learned for providing professional learning for teachers, the rigor of college instruction for high school students, and support for all.

Presenters

Ms. Shayla Hoffman

Shayla Hoffman is the Program Coordinator for Tarleton Today. She brings 10 years of
K-12 experience as both a classroom teacher and educational technology specialist.
She previously taught dual enrollment courses and other courses in the Mathematics
Department at Tarleton.

Ms. Laura Henson

Laura Henson serves as a research associate and adjunct instructor at Tarleton State
University. She is a faculty partner in the Tarleton Today program for the agricultural
economics course and a Ph.D. student in the College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources.

Ms. Heather Ruemke

Heather Ruemke currently serves as an instructor for the Department of Animal Science,
here at Tarleton State University and a Tarleton Today Course Faculty. She completed
her Bachelors in Animal Science at Tarleton State University and later her Masters of
Science in Animal Science.

Ms. Rachel Thorpe

Rachael Thorpe currently serves as an instructor for the Mathematics department at

Tarleton, specifically with Tarleton Today. She creates, develops, and implements
mathematics content as well as professional development material for high school
teachers across Texas through the use of Canvas LMS.

Ms. Paxton Turner

Originally from Nocona, Texas, Paxton Turner is a proud Tarleton alumnus where she
obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Animal Science. Paxton’s focus was on
equine nutrition and exercise physiology. Furthermore, her research during graduate
school included looking into CBD supplementation in horses.

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