College of Professional Studies

Department of Education

Educating Future Leaders

For over 120 years, the Department of Education has prepared teachers as human developers who love to teach. The Department nurtures future teachers through a formation process to become exemplary teachers in the region, state, and nation. In August 1963, West Virginia State College was first granted provisional accredidation for its elementary and secondary programs.

How Teacher Education Works at “State”

This program requires candidates to demonstrate that (1) They are focused on public school student achievement and success. (2) They are role models for public school students. (3) They have the potential to be a member of the teaching profession.

Our Mission

For over 120 years, the Department of Education has prepared teachers as human developers who love to teach. The Department nurtures future teachers through a formation process to become exemplary teachers in the region, state, and nation. Read More

Dr. Elisha Lewis
Dr. Elisha Lewis
Assistant Professor, Chair of Education

Faculty & Staff

Tonya Booker
Tonya Booker
Administrative Assistant, Sr.
Dr. Stephanie Burdette
Dr. Stephanie Burdette
Assessment Coordinator, Associate Professor
Dr. Elisha Lewis
Dr. Elisha Lewis
Assistant Professor, Chair of Education
Dr. Terry Reed
Dr. Terry Reed
Assistant Professor
Dr. Alonda Wylie
Dr. Alonda Wylie
Assistant Professor
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