At aggieTEACH-Arts & Sciences, our students are more than academic majors—they are the next generation of leaders in the classroom. We are proud to share the stories of our students, faculty, and graduates as they transition from diverse fields of study into impactful teaching careers. Read through the articles below to see how our Aggie educators are making a difference in communities across the state.
Spring 2026
An Apple for the Aggie Teacher
Texas A&M University's aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences program is piloting an induction and mentoring program to support new Aggie secondary school teachers.
Committed to serving others, Austin Byrd ’24 initially planned to become a physician. But his career path completely changed when he realized during his sophomore year at Texas A&M University that his true passion was educating and inspiring instead of healing others.
That a-ha moment came while he was working as a tutor and volunteering as a coach. “I found each experience enjoyable, and when I went back the next time, I noticed that the kids were using words I used the previous week,” Byrd said. “I suddenly recognized how…Read More.
Spring 2025
aggieTEACH In Action
The aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences Program is getting high marks for equipping students to fill Texas classrooms—and inspire the next generation.
As an incoming freshman, Matthew Morris ’25 knew he wanted to study microbiology but wasn’t as clear about his career path. As he progressed through his coursework at Texas A&M University’s College of Arts & Sciences, he came across the aggieTEACH Arts & Sciences Program.
That discovery helped him remember how influential his high school science teachers had been in helping him pursue his passion for science. “I had a great high school physics teacher who put in perspective how beneficial and impactful the high school… Read More.