Teacher Education Council
The OBU Teacher Education Council is a representative group of faculty from departments
which prepare candidates to be professional educators who are licensed to teach. The
committee members are invited by the Dean of Education in collaboration with other
deans.
The Teacher Education Council comprises representatives from all licensure areas.
This body approves applicants for admission to teacher education, admission to the
Professional Semester (Internship), assists with Portfolio Interviews and is an integral
part of decision-making for the Teacher Education Program.
The OBU Teacher Education Council 2022-2023
Art – Carey Roberson
Elementary Education – Mrs. Carrie Sharp
Middle School and Secondary Education – Dr. Rachel Pool
Director of Student Teaching – Mrs. Julie Stough
English – Jason Doroga
Kinesiology – Dr. Terry DeWitt
Math – Mr. Darin “Spud” Buscher
Music Education – Dr. Josh Brown
Science – Dr. Kevin Cornelius
Social Science – Dr. Kevin Motl
Speech/Theatre –
Dean – Dr. Jeff Root
Director of Teacher Education – Dr. Kathy Collins