School of Education

"My professors at Union always challenged me with excellence in areas outside the walls of a classroom, such as building relationships and operating with integrity.

Union's core values were evident with each class and each professor. From opening class with prayer to providing real-world experience for educational situations, Union's education program equipped me with a solid foundation."

– Julie Dortch ('21), Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
Assistant Principal, Heritage High School, White House, Tenn.

"Thanks to Union, I'm reminded that my role as a teacher is not just a job; it's a platform for the gospel, an opportunity to guide students in the learning process, all the while letting them shine in their own special, God-designed way. I want to see my students how God sees them: unique and valuable."

– Kate Pryor ('17), 4th grade teacher, East Elementary School in Humboldt, Tenn.

"I went into my first year more ready than other first year teachers. My internship year helped prepare me for the educational world.

They pushed us to be the best so we can be the best for our students once we were on our own. I was adequately prepared to enter the educational world and take it on full steam ahead and with confidence."

– Katie Williams ('17 & '19), B.S. in Education (K-6) and M.Ed. In Teaching and Learning
Second Grade Teacher, Thelma Barker Elementary School, Jackson, Tenn.