Do you want your lifework to involve helping people?
The College of Education houses the School of Education and the Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport. 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).
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 Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport. Being part of a program that shapes the next generation of educators, leaders, and changemakers is incredibly fulfilling.
In Union'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.
Teresa Tritt,
Dean for the College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
ttritt@uu.edu, BAC 61B, 731-661-5383
Nancy Cherry,
Associate Dean & Chair of Teaching and Learning; Professor of Education
ncherry@uu.edu, BAC 65, 731-661-6567
Andrew Courtner,
Associate Dean & Chair of Educational Leadership; Director for the Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program; Director for the Thomas R. Rosebrough Center for Educational Practice; Associate Professor.
acourtner@uu.edu, BAC 58, 731-661-5373
Linda Campbell,
Assistant Dean, Germantown Campus; Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
lcampbell@uu.edu, UUG 109H, 901-312-1917
Christie Tatum, Assistant to the Dean
ctatum@uu.edu, BAC 59, 731-661-5374
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare students for social service in ways that are reflective, pragmatic and consistent with Christ's teachings, whether it is to teach, to lead, to counsel, to assist, or to rehabilitate.
