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.

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

Save the dates for Fall 2026! 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.

• August 31st - Muffins with S-MSTA in Centennial 214, drop in from 9am - noon for breakfast snacks and a welcome back!
• September 11th - MineRama 10am - 2pm Come get some swag from our table! Volunteer to help if you can!
• September 18th - 12pm - 1pm Meeting, lunch will be provided
• September 23rd - 3pm - 4pm social
• October 16th - 12pm - 1pm Meeting, lunch will be provided
• October 28th - 3pm - 4pm social
• November 19th-20th - MSTA Conference in Columbia, MO
• December 7th - 3pm - 4pm Meeting, Finals bash with games and lunch will be provided

Advisor - Dr. Michelle Schwartze schwartzem@mst.edu