People often equate leadership with the position of building principal. At IU East, we believe that every teacher is a leader. In fact, leadership is one of our themes (Instructional Leader, Reflective Scholar and Global Citizen). To be an amazing teacher, you have to be a leader too!
Office: IU East, Tom Raper Hall, 340A
Phone: 765-973-8554
Email: jwilde@iu.edu
"You will work hard in your classes at IU East but I can promise you this…when you graduate from our program, you will be well-prepared for the challenges that await teachers in today’s schools."
Associate Dean
Tom Raper Hall 348
(765) 973-8413
jabuffin@iu.edu
Director of Field Experiences
Tom Raper 342
(765) 973-8265
jaalamb@iu.edu
The advisory council works to improve the quality of education provided children by working collaboratively with us to strengthen the quality of our teacher education program. The council meets twice yearly.
| Name | School/Business |
|---|---|
| Katie Lash | Vice President for K14 and Strategic Initiatives Ivy Tech |
| Dr. Mikel McCoy | Superintendent, Centerville Abington School Corporation |
| Julie Northcutt | Assistant Superintendent, Randolph Central School Corporation |
| Jennifer O’Brien | Superintendent, Northeastern School Corporation |
| Kirsten Phillips | Principal, Fayette Central Elem. Fayette County School Corporation |
| Tim Scales | Faculty, School of Business, IU East |
| Brittney White | Teacher, Richmond Community Schools - Test Intermediate |
| Jessica Wilburn | Teacher, Richmond Community Schools - Test Intermediate |
| Zak Zurwell | Teacher, Richmond Community Schools - STEAM Academy |
| Treva Gough | Teacher, Randolph Eastern Schools - North Side Elementary |
| Rob Bailey | Teacher, Richmond Community Schools |
| Stephen Hensley | Director of STEAM Program - Richmond Community Schools |
| Sam Pritchard | Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Richmond Community Schools |
| George Philhower | Superintendent Eastern Hancock Schools |
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