ETSU Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

ETSU Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis The department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA)

We are proud to prepare leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in an ever-changing world. We offer challenging curricula in degree programs designed to develop strong leaders in both the public and private sector. We live in an interconnected world no longer bound by geographical constraints and we reflect that change by offering online delivery in three concentrations, Admini

strative Endorsement, School Leadership, and Postsecondary and Private Sector Leadership and three degrees, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctorate. We welcome students from near and far who desire to broaden their expertise and critical thinking skills to become the next generation of leaders in our society and the world. The department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) offers programs that focus on developing the leaders of tomorrow. ELPA offers a wide range of opportunities and programs for students to apply their knowledge in a dynamic environment. Students complete internships and residency activities aimed at targeting their individual leadership and career focus while expanding their current knowledge and understanding of the leadership field. The ELPA department is dedicated to advancing educational quality and opportunity through:

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Congrats to ELPA student, Christian Horner.
09/06/2026

Congrats to ELPA student, Christian Horner.

We would like to congratulate ⭐Christian Horner⭐ on being named the Kingsport City Schools Chief Technology Officer! He will oversee all technology operations for the district, including all programs, services, policies, support, and programming. Mr. Horner will assume his duties on September 21, 2026, replacing Andy Arnold, who retired at the end of August 2026.

Horner most recently served as the KCS Coordinator of Innovative Learning, where he provided strategic leadership in educational technology integration, professional learning, digital curriculum alignment, and technology planning to support student achievement. With 18 years of educational experience, including six years with Kingsport City Schools, Horner previously served as a middle school social studies teacher and instructional technology coach with Rutherford County Schools.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Middle Tennessee State University, a Master of Arts in Education degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree from East Tennessee State University with an expected graduation date of 2028.

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08/26/2026
A graduation to remember…
08/26/2026

A graduation to remember…

The East Tennessee star had some inspiring words for the Class of 2...

08/25/2026

Rest in peace, Dolly.

Congratulations to our faculty colleagues!
08/23/2026

Congratulations to our faculty colleagues!

Exceptional faculty are at the heart of the ETSU experience.

At this year's Faculty Convocation, three professors were honored with the university's highest faculty recognition for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Congratulations to:
🍎 Dr. Laura Robertson – Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching
🔬 Dr. Gerardo Arceo-Gómez – Distinguished Faculty Award in Research
🤝 Dr. Lori Meier – Distinguished Faculty Award in Service

Read more about their remarkable contributions to ETSU and beyond: https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-presents-distinguished-faculty-awards-oauxp

08/19/2026

Clemmer College of Education and Human Development at ETSU Launch meeting kicking off with the University School band! ELPA is in the house!

Great advice for all our students, no matter what year you are in school!
08/19/2026

Great advice for all our students, no matter what year you are in school!

ELPA doc student Brandi Huskey is doing great things in Sevierville!
08/14/2026

ELPA doc student Brandi Huskey is doing great things in Sevierville!

ETSU marked 10 years of the ETSU at Sevierville site with a celebration on August 13 that featured community leaders, faculty, staff and students.

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