Chris Tex | Department of Health and Sciences
Improving the health of all has been Chris’s goal since childhood. In 2024, Chris obtained a Graduate Certificate by Coursework in One Health. This field of study focuses on human health's deep connectedness with the health of animals and the environment. Obtaining this graduate certificate demonstrates his dedication and understanding of the importance of promoting positive health outcomes globally. By involving experts from various fields and community members committed to improving health outcomes for all, illnesses such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
can be prevented. Chris decided to pursue the One Health graduate certificate because he has always been interested in the interactions that humans, animals, and the environments play in the overall health of the planet. This desire to know more about these linkages impacts his role as a public health educator as he explains how the current transmission of diseases involves humans, animals, and the environment. Including a One Health approach to public health education allows students to be better equipped and marketable in addressing health issues in their community. To explain the importance of a One Health approach, Chris wrote an essay regarding the possible origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the essay here. References Tex, C. (2023, December 19). Origins of COVID-19. Dr. Newton Miller, Dr. Sarah Miller and Dr. Ishonté Allar, | Department of Education and Liberal Arts
Authored How Does “Educator” Look on Me?
How Does “Educator” Look on Me? takes students on a journey from teacher to educator that starts with understanding why they are pursuing the field of education. While many introductory education textbooks are very long and assume students have determined that education is the career for them, this text asks students to first ponder the realities of working in education and assess their own fit with the career before providing them with a concise introduction to the field. Impacting students and society, maintaining a growth mindset for self and students, navigating careers and certifications, and finally evidence-based delivery models are all covered in this brief introduction to becoming an educator. Frequent self-assessments and a downloadable journal that can follow students into their
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