Student Missouri State Teachers Association

Interested in becoming a teacher? By joining the university’s chapter of the Student Missouri State Teachers Association (S-MSTA), you’ll find it easy to network and make friends with fellow education students at S-MSTA meetings each semester. And don’t forget to connect with colleagues at other universities throughout the state by utilizing the MSTA website. You’ll save money with MSTA discounts and receive a discount off your MSTA membership dues during your first year of teaching.

As the service club for S&T’s Education Department, S-MSTA also provides up to $2 million in liability insurance for you while you are in field experience classes.

Students currently in the program can find more information on MinerLink.

Point System

Want to earn prizes for participating in S-MSTA?

We are implementing a point system. You can earn points based on certain activities you participate in with the club. The point values and prizes are explained below. When you complete something be sure to complete this google form so we can keep track of the points you earn!

Point System

  • Being an officer - 5 base points
  • Officer meeting attendance - 2 points
  • Member meeting attendance - 1 point (these meetings, if they include an outside speaker, can also count towards diverse hours in EDUC 1164!!)
  • Outreach events - 2 points per event
  • Helping with recruitment such as Minerama - 1 point per event
  • Attending a social - 1 point per event
  • Presenting to S-MSTA what you learned during student teaching - 10 points
  • Attending the annual conference - 5 points

Prizes Earned

  • 25 points - graduation cord
  • 35 points - bronze pin
  • 40 points - silver pin
  • 45 points - gold pin
  • 50 points - lunch with the Education professor of your choice

Current Officers

3 S-MSTA student officers smiling

President - Kylee Copeland (middle)

Vice-President & Treasurer - Mikko Hammer (left)

Secretary, PR & Stu-Co Rep - Emma Friedman (right)

Meeting Dates

Save the Dates! All Education students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting location info will be shared on our department Canvas page. Keep an eye out for updates.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd @ 3:00-4:30pm = Ice Cream Social
  • Wednesday, September 17th @ 12pm = General Meeting
  • Tuesday, October 7th @ 6pm = General Meeting
  • Wednesday, October 15th @ 12pm = General Meeting
  • Tuesday, November 4th @ 6pm = General Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 19th @ 12:10pm = General Meeting
S-MSTA meeting 1
S-MSTA meetings offer professional development and other opportunities to enhance your learning experience.
S-MSTA guest speaker 2
S-MSTA meetings offer professional development and other opportunities to enhance your learning experience.
S-MSTA meeting 2
S-MSTA meetings offer professional development and other opportunities to enhance your learning experience.
S-MSTA guest speaker 3
S-MSTA meetings offer professional development and other opportunities to enhance your learning experience.
S-MSTA guest speaker 1
S-MSTA meetings offer professional development and other opportunities to enhance your learning experience.
Friday Backpack
There are many opportunities for volunteering and community outreach.
S-MSTA Boo Palooza 1
There are many opportunities for volunteering and community outreach.
S-MSTA Boo Palooza 2
There are many opportunities for volunteering and community outreach.
S-MSTA Minerama
Join in and experience something new!
Join in and experience something new!

Advisor - Dr. Michelle Schwartze schwartzem@mst.edu