September 19, 2018 – Dr. Teresa Tritt has joined Union University’s College of Education as the Director of Educator Preparation. She will also be serving as an Associate Professor of Education. As Director of the Educator Preparation Program, Tritt replaces a role that was previously held by Dr. Dottie Myatt, a well-known, respected and connected leader in educator preparation. Myatt retired in 2018 after serving on Union’s faculty for 24 years.
Tritt is well positioned for her new role, given her extensive experience and credentials in education. Tritt worked for the Jackson-Madison County School System for 14 years. Out of those 14 years, she served 11 years in an administrative role. She was principal at Alexander Elementary School (2 years), Thelma Barker Elementary (4 years), and most recently at Northeast Middle School and the Academic Academy (4 years). Tritt has also served at the Jackson-Madison County Board of Education as a Leader for Elementary Education. Prior to joining Union in a full-time position, she also served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in the Master’s and Doctor of Education programs. Tritt holds Ed.D., Ed.S, and M.A.Ed. degrees from Union University. She earned her B.S. at Lambuth University.
Tritt is a native of Trenton, Tennessee and has lived in Jackson, TN for the past 18 years. She is pleased to be at Union in her new full-time positions. To this end, she stated, “Coming from an administrative position with the local school system, I fully understand the importance of having excellent teachers in schools. Having great teachers is critical to the success of our schools. Schools need teachers who will bring out the best in students and help them grow both academically and personally. As a principal, I realized that Union had high-quality students who were extremely prepared for the field of teaching. It was exciting to join the team of leaders in the School of Education as the Director of the Educator Preparation Program to continue the amazing work of ensuring our future teachers are ready for the classroom.”
To learn more about Union University’s Educator Preparation Program, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/academics/colleges/education/educator-preparation-program/.
