The Educator Preparation Program Council (EPPC) is the body that is responsible for educator preparation (e.g., teacher education) at Shepherd University. The EPPC is chaired by the Coordinator of the Educator Preparation Program and Accreditation/Compliance [CEPAC] and is composed of the specialization coordinators from each specialization, all members of the School of Education, and a minimum of two elected teacher candidates. In this way, the EPP Council exemplifies how faculty from all programs across the university share responsibility and authority with the faculty from the School of Education in determining what is important in educator preparation across the various specialties. Through monthly meetings, the EPPC administers, coordinates, evaluates, monitors, reviews, and revises the Educator Preparation Program at Shepherd University. The EPPC has the responsibility to ensure that all specializations are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the stated and shared philosophy, theme, and objectives of the Educator Preparation Program at Shepherd University
MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM COUNCIL
Dr. Jason Allen, Assistant Professor, Education; Specialization Coordinator, Social Studies
Mrs. Helen Baker, Field Placement Coordinator, Education
Dr. Denis Berenschot, Associate Professor, Spanish; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Spanish Education
Dr. Dawne Burke, Professor, Education
Dr. Tauna Cole, Professor, Education
Dr. Ruth Conley, Associate Professor, Biology; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Biology, Chemistry, General Science Education
Dr. Rhonda Hovatter, Associate Professor, Physical Education
Mrs. Karen James, Certification Analyst, Education
Dr. LeAnn Johnson, Professor, Education; Coordinator of Master of Arts in Teaching
Ms. Terresa Kepner, Coordinator of Education Preparation Program and Accreditation/Compliance, Chair of the Educator Preparation Program Council
Mr. David Modler, Assistant Professor, Art; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Art Education
Dr. Belinda Mitchell, Director of School of Education; Associate Professor, Education; Coordinator of Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Robert Monahan, Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Mathematics Education
Dr. Tracy Nichols, Assistant Professor, Education; Specialization Coordinator, Elementary Education
Dr. Austin Showen, Assistant Professor, Music Education; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Music Education
Dr. Julia Tracy, Assistant Professor, Physical Education; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Physical Education
Dr. James B. Tuttle, Associate Professor, Education, Secondary Specialization Coordinator, English Education
ADJUNCT FACULTY
The Educator Preparation Program [EPP] relies on capable and committed part-time faculty members to supplement the work of the full-time faculty. Adjunct faculty are made aware of the EPP’s philosophy and theme and its implications for teaching and supervision. This is to ensure that our program objectives are consistently addressed in all phases of the educator preparation experience at Shepherd University.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES