Department of Teacher Education

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Students in the Tutoring Center
Education Minor
An Education Minor would allow students to have some course work in Education and perhaps develop their talents in the field.
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Educational Studies
Educational Studies
Education Studies is a flexible program that allows students to participate in and learn from Education courses as well as exploring other interests. 
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Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Chowan University’s School of Education is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and service, and works one-on-one to achieve this goal in every Education student!
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Educational Studies
Residency Licensure
Education Studies is a flexible program that allows students to participate in and learn from Education courses as well as exploring other interests. 
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The Chowan Educational Department did a fantastic job in preparing me for the Teacher field overall. There were plenty of classes that I still use knowledge from to this day. One in particular would be the classroom management class. It is very hard to understand what you would do in certain situations in a classroom setting but the professors at Chowan instructing the class give you a good understanding of many situations that could occur in a classroom environment. That class gave me the confidence and the understanding of how to run a structured class as well as behavior advice with the students. Another thing the educational classes at Chowan gave me was time in many different classroom settings. I am currently at a High School in Craven County but I got to experience the lower elementary levels all the way up to the High school level. Quite shockingly the experiences in the lower level I took plenty of classroom tools that I use in my classroom today.
Travis Sabdo ’19  |  Social Studies Education 9-12  |  High School Teacher
Travis Sabdo

The Department of Teacher Education has a comprehensive logistical plan established in accordance with national and state standards in order to ensure the effectiveness of graduates. This conceptual framework identifies three focus areas for teacher education: knowledge, practice, and professionalism. Using the knowledge acquired in classrooms and in fieldwork, students of the Teacher Education Program will mold themselves into life-long learners and scholars who thrive in the pursuit of knowledge and who can recognize their own areas of needed improvement and work to remedy them. Candidates will practice a variety of instructional and classroom management skills and master ways to enhance learning for all students through technology, differentiated lessons, and data using formative and summative assessments. Chowan University Candidates will demonstrate Professionalism through fair, respectful appreciation for diverse learners, reflect on ways to improve instruction, engage in professional opportunities, and collaborate with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

All education majors must successfully complete the University and the Department of Teacher Education requirements and pass the Foundations of Reading Test and the Praxis II as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure. All other content area education majors must take and pass Praxis II for their content area as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure. All education majors must also take and pass edPTA as required for North Carolina Teaching Licensure.

Chowan University’s Teacher Education Programs is fully approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.


Residency License

Chowan University’s Residency License is a fast-track cohort model designed to assist residency candidates in meeting residency licensure requirements.  Participants can complete coursework in as few as six courses with continuous enrollment.  To learn more about our program, please view our information packet or contact at admissions@chowan.eduor 252-398-6230. 


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Brenda Tinkham
Dr. Brenda Tinkham Chair, Department of Teacher Education ;
Professor of Education
252-398-6304

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MeChelle Blunt
Adjunct
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Tomicia Crosby
Dr. Tomica Crosby
Assistant Professor of Education
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Mary Earp
Dr. Mary Earp
Director of the Office of Life Skills ;
Assistant Professor of Education
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Kelvin M. Edwards
Adjunct Education Instructor
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Tandra Hedgepeth
Adjunct
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