Southern Adventist University’s School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling was honored to receive the 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement last fall. Presented by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the award recognizes a perfect accreditation score with no stipulations or areas for improvement, representing the hard work and dedication that faculty consistently commit to training future educators. The only school chosen in the state of Tennessee, Southern is among a small group of 22 educator preparation providers from across the country to receive the distinction in 2025.
“This recognition means so much, because it reflects years of dedicated teamwork and faith,” said Tammy Overstreet, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling. “Our faculty worked tirelessly, guided by the leadership of Katie McGrath, associate professor, and united by prayer at every step. We’re deeply proud of both the excellence in our program, and the spirit that carried us through this journey.”
The award follows the University’s accreditation review from fall 2024 when CAEP representatives conducted an in-depth virtual inspection of Southern’s faculty and resources, while interviewing students, alumni, and mentor teachers from community schools to get a full picture of the program. Following the review, the School of Education, Psychology, and Counseling received accreditation through 2031.
Southern Adventist University | April 2026
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