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College of Education

Do you want your lifework to involve helping people? The College of Education houses the School of Education and the Department of Exercise Science. Uniting them is a desire to apply knowledge to transform the lives of people in the name of Christ. The College has achieved national accreditation for Educator Preparation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Teresa Tritt

Welcome to the College of Education!

It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the dean of the School of Education and the Department of Exercise Science. Being part of a program that shapes the next generation of educators, leaders, and changemakers is incredibly fulfilling.

In Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s College of Education, you’ll discover a faculty and staff who are deeply committed to helping students reach their fullest potential. We are united by a shared college mission: “With Christ as our center, we develop educational leaders whose calling is to transform lives.”

If you feel God’s call to make a profound impact in the lives of students — whether through teaching, leadership, or coaching — we invite you to explore one of our excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed programs. We are committed to nurturing both your spiritual growth and your academic abilities. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive community of faculty, staff, and fellow students who share your commitment to Christ and to making a lasting difference in the world. With a strong foundation rooted in Christian values, our programs are designed to equip you with the tools and perspective to lead with integrity, compassion, and vision, while shaping the future of education.

If I can ever be of service to you, please let me know.

Teresa Tritt, Ed.D.

Departments and Programs

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Department of Exercise Science

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EDGE

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Educator Preparation

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Graduate Programs

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Doctor of Education

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Education Specialist

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Graduate Certificate in Instructional Leadership

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Master of Education

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Master of Arts in Education

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Education Faculty

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's education faculty are experienced educators and dedicated teachers who model the excellence they expect from their students. With small class sizes, they invest personally in every student's academic and spiritual development — preparing teachers and educational leaders who enter classrooms and schools ready to transform lives from day one.

Michele Atkins

Professor of Education; Associate Provost; and Title IX Coordinator

Kyle Butler

Professor of Education

Linda Campbell

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Director for the MEd, Instructional Leadership

Mandy Cates

Assistant Professor of Education | Director for Educator Preparation Program

Nancy Cherry

Professor of Education | Chair, Teaching & Learning

Andrew Courtner

Associate Dean; Chair, Educational Leadership; Assoc. Prof. of Education; and Director of Ed.S. & Ed.D. Programs

John Foubert

Professor of Education

Eric Marvin

Professor of Education

Melessia E. Mathis

Assistant Professor of Education | Director for Clinical Experiences

Ken Newman

Professor of Educational Leadership (Part-time)

Ben T. Phillips

Professor of Educational Leadership

Catherine Reinhard

Assistant Professor of Education; Licensing Officer

Education Staff

Kasey Blackwell

Assistant Director for EDGE Employment

Anna Fultz

Assistant Director for Student Support, EDGE Program

Rebecca Holloway

Director for the EDGE Program

Marcia Joyner

Coordinator for Educational Leadership Programs, Jackson

Michael Keeton

Assistant Director for Academic Support, EDGE Program

Rhonda King

Program Coordinator for the Educator Preparation Program
Emma Pence

Emma Pence

Assistant Director for EDGE Transition Support

Christie Tatum

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Christy Wyatt

Program Coordinator, M.A.Ed./M.Ed.