Recognition

  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading

    University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading

    University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to…

  • 2026 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees

    2026 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees

    In the hallowed halls where aspiring teachers learn, the Educators Hall of Honor represents all those who have passed along knowledge, understanding, creativity, and the joy of learning from one generation to the next. By touching the lives of others, educators make the world a better place for generations to come. The preparation of educators…

  • Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer

    Kelchen Once Again Named Top Scholar Influencer

    ELPS Department Head Rises in Education Week’s Scholar Influencer Rankings For the ninth time, Robert Kelchen has been recognized as one of the top scholar influencers shaping educational practice and policy. Kelchen, who serves as the department head of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is ranked 14th out…

  • Crouter Named Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

    Crouter Named Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

    Scott Crouter, professor of exercise physiology in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Science (KRSS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). He was inducted along with 10 U.S. and two international scholars during the Academy’s annual awards banquet and ceremony, held in…

  • 2025 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees

    2025 Educators Hall of Honor Inductees

    In the hallowed halls where aspiring teachers learn, the Educators Hall of Honor represents all those who have passed along knowledge, understanding, creativity, and the joy of learning from one generation to the next. By touching the lives of others, educators make the world a better place for generations to come. The preparation of educators…

  • Celebrating the Achievements of CEHHS Faculty

    Celebrating the Achievements of CEHHS Faculty

    The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is proud to recognize several faculty members for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Let’s celebrate their success! Karen Boyd (ELPS) Boyd received the prestigious Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence Award from the Association for Student Conduct Administration. With a long history of impactful leadership in…

  • Michael Skyer Awarded with the Dr. Jon Henner Memorial Early Career Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf & Hard of Hearing

    Michael Skyer Awarded with the Dr. Jon Henner Memorial Early Career Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf & Hard of Hearing

    By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 Our very own Michael Skyer, assistant professor of deaf studies and deaf education in the department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE), has received an award for showing an early record of a promising career in both teaching and research in deaf education within…

  • Vols Teach Alum Selected as Global Educator of the Year

    Vols Teach Alum Selected as Global Educator of the Year

    Salonga, an English as a Second Language Biology and Environmental Science teacher and Science Department Chair, is recognized for her outstanding commitment to integrating global perspectives into her teaching.

  • University of Tennessee Earns “Exceeds Expectations” Ranking on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card

    University of Tennessee Earns “Exceeds Expectations” Ranking on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card

    The University of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) proudly announces its recognition as an “Exceeds Expectations” institution on the latest Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card. 

  • Irwin Recognized as Emerging Professional by ACPA

    Irwin Recognized as Emerging Professional by ACPA

    At its recent convention in Long Beach, California, College Student Educators International (ACPA) recognized Lauren Irwin with the Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professionals Award. This prestigious award honors exemplary educators in the early stages of their careers. Irwin was one of five early-career professionals recognized for their contributions to the field.