Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure

The College of Education’s Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure supports individuals seeking teacher licensure. Specifically, they provide support with admission to teacher education, during Residency 2 (i.e., student teaching), and when trying to acquire an initial teacher license or add-on an endorsement to a current teaching license. 

Teacher Licensure Programs

The Tennessee Legislature, the State Board of Education, and the MTSU Council on Teacher Education have approved policies requiring students who wish to prepare for careers as teachers to make formal application for admission to the professional education program. Students are encouraged to contact the College of Education Advising Office regarding requirements for admission to the teacher education program. Information also can be found at https://www.mtsu.edu/education/admission.php.

Students seeking licensure to teach must successfully complete the program requirements currently in effect. Students should meet with their College of Education advisor early in their academic career.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Find our offices on the second floor of the College of Education

Contact

For general inquiries, please feel free to get in touch with us: Phone: 615-898-2485

Staff Directory

Last Name	First Name	Role	Email	Phone
Agnew	Patti	Coordinator of Job-Embedded Intake	patti.agnew@mtsu.edu	(615)-904-8373
Anerin	Imam	Data Management Specialist	imam.anerin@mtsu.edu	(615)-494-8601
Dellard	Tiffany	Executive Director	tiffany.dellard@mtsu.edu	(615)-898-2485
Goodman	Quinton	Coordinator of Field Placements	quinton.goodman@mtsu.edu	(615)-898-2794
McCullough	Florestine	Teacher Licensure Analyst	flora.mccullough@mtsu.edu	(615)-904-8001
Mullican	Gary	Master Clinician	gary.mullican@mtsu.edu	(615)-898-2485
Rugaard	Vance	Master Clinician	vance.rugaard@mtsu.edu	(615)-898-2485
Umphrey	Teresa	Executive Assistant	teresa.umphrey@mtsu.edu	(615)-898-2485