Launch your impactful career in education with the Department of Teaching and Leading.
We're committed to shaping exceptional teachers and leaders through rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs. From Bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields like Elementary and Special Education to advanced Master's and Specialist programs in Leadership and Instruction, we provide the tools and experiences you need to succeed. Join a community dedicated to excellence, where you'll benefit from evidence-based instruction, real-world field experiences, and opportunities to engage in meaningful initiatives like peace studies and oral history projects.
Discover your potential and make a difference—start your journey with us today.
The Department of Teaching and leading is committed to the preparation of highly-qualified teachers and school leaders who demonstrate the skills, dispositions, and knowledge to enhance student success in a variety of P-12 environments. We demonstrate the highest standards of teaching, research, and service. We are committed to continued growth and improvement through the use of evidence-based instruction, inclusive pedagogies, authentic field experiences, and collaboration with a variety of professionals and community partners.
Our dedicated faculty and staff members come from a broad range of backgrounds and are eager to educate our students. With small class sizes, students can expect involved and accessible instructors.
Trisha Barefield, PhD
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Tara Cosco
Zachary Coulter, PhD
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Jailin Lai, PhD
Lindsey Lush, PhD
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Sydney Sauls, EdD
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Hunter Strickland, PhD
Anna-Maria Topliceanu, PhD
Jeremy Watts, PhD
Xioa Zhang, PhD
Michael Berg, EDD
Rosalie Carraway, EDD
Shanon Dunnom-Franklin, EDS
Elizabeth Evans, EDD
Phyllis Gamble, EDD
Ashley Gess, PHD
Judith Geter, EDD
Garrett Green, EDD
Kayla Hostetler, PHD
Tynetta Jenkins, PHD (abd)
Stacy Kluge, MED
Sylvia Martin, EDD
Amy McClure, EDD
Elizabeth Murray-Pendergraft, PHD
Cheri Ogden, EDD
Steven Rhodes, EDD
Lisa Soloff, EDD
Alexandra St. Louis, PHD
Lori Tucker, EDS
Kimberly Vaughn, EDD
Karyn Warren, EDD
Jennifer Zills, EDD