{"id":25633,"date":"2025-09-04T07:27:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/?page_id=25633"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:24:17","slug":"english-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/language-culture-and-teacher-education-unit\/english-education\/","title":{"rendered":"English Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-ENED-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-1536x654.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em>ENGLISH<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Education area of study is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming educators in secondary English education or advancing their knowledge in the field. Programs are designed to prepare students to become licensed teachers or take on leadership roles in research, teacher education, and educational policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:tpteinfo@utk.edu\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#programs\">Degree Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Recent Work from Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty within the English Education programs engage in research to support learning of English language arts and English literature across K-12 settings. Faculty conduct research focused on such aspects as secondary English methods, sociolinguistics, trends and issues in education, composition pedagogy, young adult literature, adolescent literacy, popular culture, and media literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TPTE\u2019s English Education program prepares individuals to become educators at the secondary level and supports those seeking to deepen their expertise in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Minor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students interested in English Education typically earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. While completing requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students earn a minor in Secondary Education. The undergraduate minor leads to a Master of Science (M. S.) degree that includes a year-long internship and the opportunity to earn teacher licensure in Secondary English\/English as a Second Language (ESL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/#minors\">More on Undergraduate Secondary Education Minor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer both a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Secondary English Education.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The M.S. program provides flexible pathways, with on-campus and distance education options for those seeking teacher licensure. A non-licensure track is also available for educators who wish to strengthen their knowledge of English education and enhance their professional practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ph.D. program is designed for individuals who already hold a master\u2019s degree in education or a related field and are seeking advanced scholarly preparation for leadership roles in research, teacher education, and educational policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#ms\">More on M. S. in Teacher Education focusing on English Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#eds\">More on Ed. S. in Teacher Education focusing on English Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\">More on Ph. D. in Teacher Education focusing on English Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-25631 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/cultural3-1024x682.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#767f7d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color\"><em><em><em><em><em><em>&#8220;English Education prepares future educators to inspire and engage young people in the study of literature, language, and writing while cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication in multiple classroom contexts.&#8221;<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Education Faculty&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group profileCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Botzakis_Stergios.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Botzakis_Stergios.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Botzakis_Stergios-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Botzakis_Stergios-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Stergios Botzakis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:sbotzaki@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/stergios-botzakis\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Groenke_Susan_2024.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Groenke_Susan_2024.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Groenke_Susan_2024-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Groenke_Susan_2024-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Susan Groenke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Director &amp; 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Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:jud.laughter@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/judson-laughter\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wallace_Kelly.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wallace_Kelly.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wallace_Kelly-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wallace_Kelly-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Kelly Wallace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:kbailes@vols.utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/kelly-wallace\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"work\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy<\/strong><br>Durand, S., Glenn, W., Groenke, S. L., Scaramuzzo, P., &amp; Moore, D. (2021). Shaping immigration narratives in young adult literature: Authors and paratextual features of USBBY Outstanding International Books, 2006-2019. <em>Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 64<\/em>(6), 665-674. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jaal.1149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jaal.1149<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Challenged and Challenging Topics in Diverse and Inclusive Literature Addressing the Taboo in the English Classroom<\/strong><br>Botzakis, S. (2023). Foreword: The necessity of teaching taboo topics. In R. S. Savitz, L. D. Roberts, &amp; J. DeHart (Eds.), <em>Teaching challenged and challenging topics in diverse and inclusive literature addressing the taboo in the English classroom (1st Edition).<\/em> Routledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equity &amp; Excellence in Education<\/strong><br>Laughter, J., Vela, J., Alghamdi, M., Krupa, M., Langendorfer, A., Malone, C., Mundie, M., Rimbach-Jones, D., Schwind, J., &amp; Stroud, A. (2025). For Such a Time as This: The Present Need for Fugitive Pedagogy. <em>Equity &amp; Excellence in Education<\/em>, 1\u201314. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10665684.2025.2494263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10665684.2025.2494263<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Literacy Research Association (LRA)<\/strong><br>Wallace, K., &amp; Rimbach-Jones, D. (December, 2024). <em>Troubling the educational anti-CRT laws in 6-12 English language arts curriculum<\/em>. Presentation at the 74th Annual Literacy Research Association (LRA). 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