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

President - Macy Wilderson

Vice President & StuCo Rep - Liliana Magers

Treasurer - Chloe Welch

Secretary and PR - Leah Berutti

Meeting Dates

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 31 - Muffins with SMSTA in Centennial 214, drop in from 9 - noon for breakfast snacks and a welcome back!
September 11 - Minerama 10-2
September 18, 12 - 1 Meeting, lunch will be provided
September 23, 3-4 pm social
October 16, 12-1 Meeting, lunch will be provided
October 28, 3-4 pm social
November 19-20 Conference in Columbia, MO
December 7, 12 - 1 Meeting, Finals bash with games and lunch will be provided