The role of the Teacher Education Council is described below:
Teacher Education Council serves as a liaison between the Watson School of Education and the departments which recommend graduates for certification; advises the dean of the Watson School of Education on matters dealing with teacher education programs.
Considers and makes recommendations on, prior to implementation, all proposals regarding policies, requirements, and guidelines which alter the general operations of teacher education programs; participates in all reviews of teacher education programs by external agencies and receives copies of resulting reports; functions as an appeal board for decisions (except for grades) affecting student standing in teacher education programs.
Members of the Teacher Education Council are appointed each year by the Chancellor.
Teacher Education Council Members for 2007-2008
Dr. Steven Elliott - HAHS Dr. Dan Johnson – MUS (Chair)
Dr. Diane Melroy – BIO Dr. Joann Mount – FL&L
Dr. Angie Reid-Griffin– ITFSE Dr. Lu Huntley - ENG
Dr. Kelli Slaten – MAT Dr. Jimmy Reeves - MAT
Ms. Amy Ammons – SNCAE Ms. Janelle DeCosta - SNCAE
Ms. Linda Britton – Teacher Ms. LaChawn Smith - Principal
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jim Applefield, Dr. Vance Durrington, Dr. Brad Walker, Dr. Carol Chase Thomas - WSE