
School of Education
Thank you for considering Trevecca Nazarene University as the place to continue your education. As dean of the School of Education, I want to share several reasons our students and graduates choose and continue to choose Trevecca:
- First, Trevecca's graduates achieve higher-than-average success in their careers and deeper satisfaction in their lives.
- Second, our students work in cohorts and classes which create a lifetime network of personal and professional relationships.
- Third, our faculty authentically cares about your success, not only in your education while you attend Trevecca, but also in your career in the years ahead of you.
- Fourth, Trevecca's technology and buildings have modern amenities, are well designed and cared for, and offer the latest technologies.
- Fifth, even if you are not sure what you want to do or be, the School of Education is equipped to help you explore your own potential and find what is best for you.
Finally, at Trevecca and in the School of Education, you are a person, one to whom we are committed to helping succeed at reaching your goals and making your dream a reality. My door is open to you. I look forward to welcoming you to Trevecca.
Esther Swink, Ed.D., Dean, School of Education
Teacher Education
Advanced Programs
Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction (online)
Student Resources Admissions
Educational Leadership
Student Resources Admissions
English Learners
Student Resources Admissions
Library and Information Science
Student Resources Admissions
Leading Instructional Improvement for Teachers (Teacher Leader)
Student Resources Admissions
Visual Impairments Special Education
Student Resources Admissions
Professional Studies
Mission and Conceptual Framework
Faculty and Staff
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Esther Swink
Dean, School of Education
615-248-1201
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Judy Bivens
Associate Professor, Library & Information Science
615-248-1206
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Tracy Blank
Receptionist, School of Education
615-248-1201
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Andrew Burnham
Assistant Professor, Education
615-248-1200
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Penney Carden
Assistant Professor, Education
615-248-1581
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Linda Collins
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1201
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Amy Conditt
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1561
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Ruth Cox
Professor, Education
615-248-1392
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Allison Dumas
Support Specialist
615-248-1766
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Andrea Gales
University Archivist
615-248-1798
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Mary Hand
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1495
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Annette Harber
Assistant Librarian
615-248-1338
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Suzann Harris
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1477
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George Kersey, Jr.
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1373
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Ruth Kinnersley
Director, Library Services
615-248-1491
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Karen Lea
Professor, Education
615-248-1556
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Paula Mate
Assistant Librarian
615-248-7732
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Carol Maxson
Associate Provost, Dean of Academic Affairs
615-248-1258
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Jessica Middendorf
Assistant, School of Education
615-248-1655
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Richard Moore
Professor, School of Education
615-248-1201
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Richard Parrott
Associate Professor, School of Education
615-248-1201
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Alice Patterson
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1201
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Jo Ann Poole
Assistant to the Dean, Program Support Specialist EdD
615-248-1566
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Caitlin Porter
Program Support Specialist, School of Education
615-248-1390
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Beth Purtee
Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science
615-248-1455
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Stephen Pusey
University Provost
615-248-1258
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Karen Ritchie
Administrative Assistant, School of Education
615-248-1201
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Priscilla Speer
Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science
615-248-1347
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Bonnie Stein
Program Support Specialist, School of Education
615-248-1233
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Tandy Taylor
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1729
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Michael Vail
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
615-248-1532
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Marcia Walker
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1524
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Donna Youree
Associate Professor, Education
615-248-1681
































