I get to interact with a diverse group of students who are pursuing teaching degrees. It is inspiring work with individuals who are working to inspire the net generation in STEM subjects.
Clay Stanfield, M.A.T., M.S. LeoTeach STEM Director
- Alum
- Staff
Clay Stanfield is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas area. He attended Texas A&M University on an NROTC scholarship and served in the U.S. Navy for six years after graduating in 1999. He discovered a love for physics and education upon teaching as a second career in 2009.
In his pursuit to become a more effective teacher, Clay earned graduate degrees in physics and education. He joined the Department of Physics at A&M-Commerce in 2019 as part of a grant to help inspire and teach the next generation of physics and other STEM-field educators. He now works in the LeoTeach STEM program and manages the Learning Assistants program.
A Conversation with Clay
What would you tell a student considering A&M-Commerce?
A&M-Commerce has dedicated professors who offer opportunities to be part of great undergraduate research projects.
What do you like most about your career?
I get to interact with a diverse group of students who are pursuing teaching degrees. It is inspiring to work with individuals who are working to inspire the next generation in STEM subjects.
How I Can Help You
I help students navigate the various steps and courses needed to become certified teachers in Texas.
Educational Background
- M.S., Physics, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2017
- M.A.T., Science Education, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2015
- B.A. in Biology, Texas A&M University