The Educator Preparation Program Council is the body that is responsible for teacher education at Shepherd University. The Educator Preparation Program Council (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 EPPC exemplifies how faculty from the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences share responsibility and authority with the faculty from the School of Education in determining what is important in teacher education 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.
FACULTY OF THE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM COUNCIL
Dr. Karen Adams, Assistant Professor, Mathematics; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Mathematics Education
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. Dori Hargrove, Director of School of Education, Associate Professor, Education; Specialization Coordinator, Elementary Education
Dr. Rhonda Hovatter, Associate Professor, Physical Education
Dr. LeAnn Johnson, Associate 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, Associate Professor, Education; Coordinator of Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Tracy Nichols, Assistant Professor, Education
Dr. Austin Showen, Assistant Professor, Music Education; Secondary Specialization Coordinator, Music Education
Ms. Peggy Swisher, Certification Analyst, 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 teacher education experience at Shepherd University.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES