Education Graduate Degrees
Welcome to the Division of Education. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to equip teachers and educational leaders with the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and innovative strategies needed to thrive in today’s dynamic K–12 environments. Whether you’re an aspiring educator or a seasoned administrator, our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices, equity-driven leadership, and real-world application—ensuring our graduates are prepared to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in schools and communities across the nation.
Your future in education starts here. Explore our programs, connect with our program directors, and discover how you can become an effective and inspiring educator. Feel free to reach out for assistance anytime.
| Division of Education Program Contacts | | |
| Graduate Coordinator and Teacher Leadership (MEd/EdS/Endorsement) Program Director | Dr. Gale Neal | gneal@thomasu.edu |
| Initial Teaching Certification in Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary and Computer Science (BS) and MAT Pedagogy and Elementary Education Program Director | Dr. Shannon Wood | slwood@thomasu.edu |
| Educational Leadership (MEd/EdS/Certification-Only) Program Director | Dr. Angelique Mitchell | amitchell@thomasu.edu
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| Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary, Middle Grades, and Secondary (MEd) Program Director | Dr. Lindsey Wingate | lwingate@thomasu.edu
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| Special Education (BS, MAT, MEd, EdS) Program Director | Dr. Holley Johnson | hjohnson@thomasu.edu |
| Dyslexia Endorsement | Dr. Amanda West | awest@thomasu.edu |
| K-5 Math Endorsement | Professor Katie Wooten, EdS | kwooten@thomasu.edu |
| Gifted Endorsement | Professor Jenna Coffee, EdS | jcoffee@thomasu.edu
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| Reading Endorsement | Dr. Sarah Klein | sklein@thomasu.edu |
| ESOL Endorsement | Dr. Mandy Burgess | mburgess@thomasu.edu |
| Online Teaching Endorsement | Professor Shane Brazille, EdS | sbrazille@thomasu.edu |
