Carter and Moyers School of Education at LMU

06/05/2026

Congrats to our amazing students who sat for the CPCE today!

This milestone represents years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving others through the counseling profession. Today marks another important step as they continue to work toward completing the program, earning their degree, and preparing to enter the communities that are waiting for them.

As they focused on the exam, the gifts waited outside the door. More than a celebration, they served as a reminder that something much greater awaits them on the other side. Beyond the doors of graduate school are future opportunities, new professional roles, and communities that will benefit from the knowledge, compassion, and dedication they bring to this profession.

We are so proud of how far they have come ans excited for the next steps ahead as they continue to work toward completing the program and entering professional practice!

06/05/2026

✨Flashback Friday! ✨

Still thinking about this year's graduates and all they accomplished. We couldn't be more proud!🎓

06/04/2026

🎓👏 Congratulations to Dr. Sonia Roberts on earning her Doctor of Education degree!💫

She successfully defended her dissertation entitled: EAST TENNESSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR PREPARATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCES REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL DECISION-MAKING FOR BLACK STUDENTS.

Thank you to Dr. Bethany Powers, who served as her dissertation chair. We are so proud of Dr. Roberts and her outstanding achievement! Keep up the great work!

06/04/2026

A big shoutout to our wonderful staff, faculty, candidates, LEAs, and sponsors who provided their valuable insight at our Battle of the Classroom event! Thank you for your participation and continued support. We couldn't do it without you!

06/03/2026

Thank you to all who attended our annual Battle of the Classroom event!

Be sure to check out LMU's newsroom article on the event if you haven't already!👇
https://www.lmunet.edu/news/2026/05/lmuhostsbattleoftheclassroomeventforfutureeducators

06/01/2026

Our very own Dr. Baker recently attended 2026 Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association (TLPCA) Conference at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, where she served as a first-time conference presenter alongside MeKenzie Lane. Their presentation, Licensure Regulation and Advocacy in a Changing Policy Landscape, contributed to important discussions surrounding advocacy, licensure, and the future of the counseling profession.

We're also proud celebrate Sierra Carr for being recognized with the Outstanding Student Representative Award for her exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to representing students within the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association.

These accomplishments highlight the passion, leadership, and commitment that define our counseling community!

05/28/2026

✨Faculty Spotlight✨

Meet Dr. Ashley Stanley, Associate Professor in the Master of Education in Initial Teacher Licensure Program at Lincoln Memorial University! 📚

Dr. Stanley began teaching as an adjunct professor in the School of Education in 2012 before becoming a full-time professor in 2014. With 23 years in education as both a teacher and professor, she continues to inspire future educators every day.

Her advice to students pursuing education:
🍎 Students may not remember every lesson, but they will remember how you made them feel.
🍎 Relationships matter more than perfection.
🍎 Flexibility is one of the greatest skills a teacher can develop.
🍎 Protect your passion and never stop learning.
🍎Some of your biggest impacts will happen quietly and years later.
🍎Education is challenging, exhausting, meaningful, and deeply important work. 🍎What you do matters. Every single day.

One fun fact? In addition to her passion for education, Dr. Stanley loves reading and even holds a master’s degree in Library Media!

Dr. Stanley says what makes LMU unique is its relationship-focused campus combined with a mission dedicated to serving Appalachia through education and healthcare.

Among her accomplishments, she was named Teacher of the Year for the 2011–2012 school year and became a nationally certified virtual teacher during COVID, helping her create meaningful online and hyflex learning experiences for students. In addition to her position in the MEdITL program, Dr. Stanley has collaborated with Dr. Cave for the past 3 academic years to facilitate New Faculty Academy and Pedagogy workshops.

Thank you, Dr. Stanley, for your dedication to LMU students and the future of education! 💙

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

📚Already hold a Tennessee teaching license? LMU offers an add-on licensure option in SPED! Candidates can apply for a provisional teaching license, allowing them to serve as the teacher of record while completing graduate-level coursework. Programs typically include 12–15 credit hours and are designed to help educators advance their careers while actively working in the classroom.

✨Take the next step in your teaching journey today!

💻Learn more by contacting [email protected] or visiting https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-education/graduate/masters/teacher-licensure-med/ ://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-education/graduate/masters/teacher-licensure-med/

05/19/2026

Thinking about earning your M.Ed.? We’re answering some of your most common questions 👇

Q: What concentrations are available?
A: Students can concentrate in Instructional Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Practice.

Q: Are classes online or in person?
A: Instructional and Educational Leadership concentrations are offered online. The Instructional Practice concentration is hybrid, with a mix of online and in-person classes at LMU's Cedar Bluff campus.

Q: How many hours are required?
A: This program is 33 credit hours!

💭Have more questions about the M.Ed. program? Drop them in the comments or send us a message!

💡https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-education/graduate/masters-of-education-hybrid/