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National Leaders in Community College Teacher Education Selected for 2025

Updated: Apr 8

NACCTEP Leadership Institute

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Julie Ferin, Executive Director, NACCTEP, julie.ferin@riosalado.edu, and Dr. Lennon Audrain, NACCTEP Board President, lennon.audrain@asu.edu

TEMPE, AZ (April 7, 2025) – The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) proudly announces the participants selected for the 2025 NACCTEP Leadership Institute, a premier four-part professional development series focused on advancing leadership and innovation in Community College Teacher Education (CCTEd) programs.

Designed for faculty, administrators, and educational leaders across the country, the NACCTEP Leadership Institute offers a collaborative space for sharing best practices, exploring current challenges, and developing actionable strategies supporting teacher education pathways' growth and sustainability in community colleges and partner institutions.

This year's cohort brings together a well-rounded and dynamic group of leaders shaping the future of teacher preparation,” said Julie Ferin, Executive Director of NACCTEP. “Their expertise, dedication, and collaboration will drive innovation and impact in teacher education programs nationwide.

The 2025 Institute features four interactive virtual sessions:

  • April 4 – Leadership, Advocacy, and Policy in CCTEd

  • April 11 – Pathways, Partnerships, and Workforce Development

  • April 25 – Innovating and Adapting CCTEd to Meet Today’s Needs

  • May 2 – Supporting and Developing CCTEd Faculty

Each session features a real-world case study and guided discussion, allowing participants to examine policy shifts, form sustainable partnerships, design innovative solutions, and implement faculty support strategies.

The 2025 NACCTEP Leadership Institute participants include:

  • Dr. Lisa Bisogno - Northeastern State University

  • Dr. Christie Calhoun – Jacksonville State University

  • Kelli Carney – Northeastern State University

  • Jazmine Cole – Hinds Community College, Utica

  • Karen Coleman – Mesa Community College

  • Brian Dodge – Oglala Lakota College

  • Kristal Ehrhardt – Western Michigan University

  • Tim Finklea – CAEP

  • Dr. Jennifer Gresko – Rio Salado College

  • Dr. Linda Gronberg-Quinn – Community College of Baltimore County

  • Dr. Tawn Hauptli – Mesa Community College

  • Dr. Julie Horton – Frederick Community College

  • Myrna Martin – Ivy Tech Community College

  • Deanna Meyer – Tennessee Department of Education

  • Joyce Milling – RTI International

  • Karen Morris – Kilgore College

  • Michelle Pacheco – Community College of Aurora

  • Kaarin Perkins – Lone Star College Houston North Fallbrook

  • Dr. Karen Phelan – Anne Arundel Community College

  • Taylor Schneider – Morgan Community College

  • Angela Stratton – Rio Salado College

  • Paul Taylor – Community College of Baltimore County

  • Kim Tobey – Rio Salado College

The NACCTEP Leadership Institute helps shape a more resilient, collaborative, and effective teacher preparation ecosystem through meaningful connections, shared learning, and a commitment to excellence.

To learn more about NACCTEP and its professional learning opportunities, visit www.nacctep.org.


About NACCTEP The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) supports and elevates the role of community colleges in educator preparation. Through national partnerships, advocacy, and professional development, NACCTEP empowers institutions to build robust pathways into the teaching profession, advancing opportunity and access in education.

 
 
 

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