The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Troy University launched a new podcast titled Growing the Forest and the Trees. Hosted by faculty members Dr. Lisa Etheridge and Dr. Shirley J. Farrell, the series takes a closer look at the teaching profession, balancing discussions about the broader landscape of education with the everyday realities…
Twelve Teacher Education students have been chosen for the Fall 2025 Trojans Teaching Trojans Scholarship.
The Trojans Teaching Trojans scholarship program demonstrates measurable progress in teacher preparation retention in Troy, Alabama. Now in its second year, the program with Troy University, Troy City Schools and the City of Troy has grown from five participants to twelve, placing students in elementary and middle schools exclusively, with plans to expand into high…
Left to right are: Dr. Kerry Palmer, last year's Malone Award recipient Dr. Alvin Diamond, Farrell and Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Shirley Farrell, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Gifted Education program in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, has been awarded Troy University’s Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award.
The award, which acknowledges exceptional faculty members who through teaching, meritorious and selfless service and research transform vision into reality, was presented by…
Highlighting the Higher Education Report Card was TROY's 100 percent first-attempt pass rate on the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment.
Troy University achieved remarkable success in its educator preparation programs during the 2022-2023 academic year, according to the Alabama State Department of Education’s annual Higher Education Report Card released late last fall.
Among the most significant accomplishments is the University’s 100% first-attempt pass rate on the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) for both undergraduate and graduate…
