19 Educators Earn ACUE Certification in Effective College Instruction

During a pinning ceremony on Nashville State’s White Bridge campus, 19 educators from the college were recognized for earning their ACUE Certification in Effective College Instruction.

Organized and led by The Teaching Center at the college, these educators earned a nationally recognized teaching credential through a rigorous training process offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).

"Nashville State faculty remain focused on improving quality instruction by learning more about implementing and reflecting on teaching practices for a diverse community of learners,” said Amy Bryant, associate professor of Communication Studies and director of The Teaching Center. “This dedication to continuous learning and improvement exemplifies the mission of Nashville State Community College."

Including these 19, during the past three years, 84 Nashville State educators and three from Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) were recognized for earning their ACUE Certification.

The 2023-24 cohort include:

• Audrey Avery
• Belkis Barrios
• Vicki Bissinger
• Kristen Bradley
• Courtney Foley
• Michael Kiggins
• Jennifer Knapp
• Philip Lee
• Diane Leonard
• Eulunda Maxwell
• Scott McRoberts
• Zachary Mills
• Barbara Mullaney
• Eli Nettles
• Eric Richardson
• Marian Soliman
• Dara Talibah
• Breanna Waller
• Beth Youngblood