(MURRAY, Ky.) – The Teacher Quality Institute is proud to announce the 2025–2026 cohort of its Professional Development School (PDS) partnership—a milestone year marking a decade of innovation, collaboration and impact within the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University.
- Briah Cook, a history/social studies certification major from Paducah, Kentucky
- Ella Foley, an elementary education major from Symsonia, Kentucky
- Ashlei Frogue, a career and technical education, business and marketing major from Elkton, Kentucky
- Katelyn Gardner, a middle school education major from Erlanger, Kentucky
- Baylee Hedgepath, an elementary education major from Dyersburg, Tennessee
- Brooke Johnson, a middle school education major from Puryear, Tennessee
- Macie Kelso, a middle school education major from Murray, Kentucky
- Rachel Lands, a biology/secondary certification major from Harrisburg, Illinois
- Madison Lynch, an elementary education major from Pinckneyville, Illinois
- Mikaela McChristian, an English education major from Paducah, Kentucky
- Kylin Reynolds, a middle school education major from Benton, Kentucky
- Avery Rhodes, an elementary education major from Mayfield, Kentucky
- Halle Spillman, an interdisciplinary early childhood education major from Clinton, Kentucky
- Jocelyn Stark, a history/social studies certification major from Smiths Grove, Kentucky
- Morgan Westerfield, a middle school education major from Benton, Kentucky
The PDS program is a national initiative that offers immersive, hands-on experience for future educators. It provides a realistic and cohesive transition into teaching by placing seniors in classrooms for an extended period with consistent mentorship.
This model fosters a strong collaborative relationship between school districts and University faculty committed to developing exemplary teachers and improving preschool through 12th grade learning.
Frogue said she views this experience as a space to learn, make mistakes and grow as she begins her teaching career.
“This year-long experience will allow me to focus on one area at a time, starting with building strong classroom management skills and earning the respect of my students,” Frogue said. “That way, when I eventually step into the classroom on my own, I can concentrate fully on teaching and becoming the best educator I can be.”
Students interested in learning more about the PDS program should contact Debbie Bushart, professional development and clinical supervisor, at dbushart@murraystate.edu.