Teacher Education Council

The OBU Teacher Education Council is a representative group of faculty from departments which prepare candidates to be professional educators who are licensed to teach. The committee members are invited by the Dean of Education in collaboration with other deans.

The Teacher Education Council comprises representatives from all licensure areas. This body approves applicants for admission to teacher education, admission to the Professional Semester (Internship), assists with Portfolio Interviews and is an integral part of decision-making for the Teacher Education Program.

The OBU Teacher Education Council (2024-2025)

Art – Carey Roberson
Elementary Education – Dr. Carrie Sharp
English – Jennifer Pittman
Middle School and Secondary Education – Dr. Rachel Pool
Director of Student Teaching – Julie Stough
Kinesiology – Dr. Terry DeWitt
Math – Darin “Spud” Buscher
Music Education – Dr. Caroline Taylor
Science – Dr. Kevin Cornelius
Social Science – Dr. Kevin Motl