Radford University College of Education & Human Development

Radford University College of Education & Human Development Preparing students to become effective agents of change is a common thread running through our 31 programs.

Undergraduate and graduate programs in the college's departments: School of Teacher Education and Leadership; the Department of Health and Human Performance; the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism; and the Department of Counselor Education, focus on developing responsive and engaged professionals who meet the real needs of people and communities.

Full-circle moment 💛 and teacher Emily Stinson Craig ’20 recently welcomed her former professor, Dr. Melissa Lisanti, ...
05/26/2026

Full-circle moment 💛 and teacher Emily Stinson Craig ’20 recently welcomed her former professor, Dr. Melissa Lisanti, to her own classroom at Price's Fork Elementary School! Dr. Lisanti had the opportunity to guest teach a social studies lesson to Craig's 2nd grade students. From college classroom to elementary classroom, the impact of great teachers comes full circle! 📚🍎

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the School of Teacher Education and Leadershi...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the School of Teacher Education and Leadership! 🏆

The following students were honored at the annual College of Education and Human Development Student Awards ceremony on May 1st.

▪ Dr. Andrea Herndon (Doctor of Education, Ed.D.)
▪ Jamie Winslow (Educational Leadership, M.S.)
▪ Nadieh Aburub (Early Childhood Special Education, M.S.)
▪ Kendra Robertson (Literacy Education, M.S.)
▪ Nichole Arrington (Mathematics Education, M.S.)
▪ Katie Slaydon (Special Education: General & Adapted Curriculum, M.S.)
▪ Kiara Salvador (Early Childhood Special Education)
▪ Halle Brockett (Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
▪ Rachel Brotherton (Elementary Education)
▪ Dominika Butler (Middle School Education)
▪ Valerie Branscome (Secondary English Education)
▪ Thomas Houck (Secondary Mathematics Education)
▪ Kevin Swingle (Paulette Wright Secondary Social Studies Education Award)

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipient from the Radford University Department of Counselor...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipient from the Radford University Department of Counselor Education! 🏆

Sylvie Couture-Nowak received the award for outstanding student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the annual College of Education and Human Development Student Awards ceremony on May 1st.

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Touri...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism! 🏆

The following students were honored at the annual College of Education and Human Development Student Awards ceremony on May 1st.

▪ Aidia Bryant (Recreation Therapy)
▪ Lucas Porter (Outdoor Recreation and Leadership)
▪ Gabriella Stinson (Tourism and Special Events)

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the Department of Health and Human Performanc...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Outstanding Student Award recipients from the Department of Health and Human Performance! 🏆

The following students were honored at the annual College of Education and Human Development Student Awards ceremony on May 1st.

▪ Ryan Bird (Health Education & Health Promotion)
▪ Evan Caldwell (Sport Management)
▪ Amanda Goad (Physical & Health Ed - Teacher Ed: Teaching)
▪ Fukai Imamura (Physical & Health Ed - Teacher Ed: Coaching)
▪ Amy Meadows (Foods & Nutrition: Nutrition & Dietetics)
▪ Joshua Milleville (Fitness, Strength, & Conditioning)
▪ Lizzie Singleton (Allied Health Sciences)

From 1st graders to college seniors, along with teachers, , and faculty, participants of all ages had the opportunity t...
05/09/2026

From 1st graders to college seniors, along with teachers, , and faculty, participants of all ages had the opportunity to learn, create and be inspired through this special community partnership event.

Thank you to McConnell Library at Radford University, Radford Public Library, the Radford University Teaching Resources Center, and Radford City Public Schools for making this ongoing event a success.

Radford Reads with Radford University continues on June 6th when Tom Angleberger returns to Radford Public Library to speak to kids of all ages about his latest book, "Dino Poet 2!" 🦖🦕

🎓 The one where they graduated 🎉 Spring Commencement photo dump! 📸
05/07/2026

🎓 The one where they graduated 🎉

Spring Commencement photo dump! 📸

🎓 Congratulations to all of our ! 👏
05/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations to all of our ! 👏

Mild-mannered Elementary Education major by day… campus superhero by night. 🦸‍♂️For four years, Hunter Smith balanced li...
05/01/2026

Mild-mannered Elementary Education major by day… campus superhero by night. 🦸‍♂️

For four years, Hunter Smith balanced life as a student leader, resident advisor, and Quest assistant—while secretly bringing the Highlander to life at games, events, and all across campus.

Now, as graduation approaches, the gloves and boots come off to reveal the hard-working student behind our beloved mascot. Hunter leaves behind a legacy of incredible Highlander pride, taking that same passion into the classroom this fall as a fourth-grade teacher.

For Hunter, it’s always been about the people—and helping others find their “aha” moment. ✨

Read more about how Radford University shaped Hunter's journey at https://www.radford.edu/news/2026/spring-graduates-2026.html.

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! The second cohort of the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium (SWVT...
04/29/2026

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

The second cohort of the Southwest Virginia Teacher Apprenticeship Consortium (SWVTAC) began their program in August 2025 and will soon complete their first year of apprentice on-the-job training and related technical instruction. 🧑‍🏫

This year, our teacher apprentices have been working and learning in Botetourt County Public Schools, Galax City Public Schools, Giles County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, Pulaski County Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, and Wythe County Public Schools.

Check out these pictures from a few of our apprentices and mentor teachers!

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