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UTC School Psychology students Misty Edwards, left, and Stephanie Hood are teachers in the Scott County (Virginia) Schools system. Photo courtesy of Misty Edwards.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Amanda Hardin acknowledged she was in disbelief when she first heard the news.<\/p>\n

Hardin, an assistant professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\u2019s School Psychology program and its director since August, had learned about an initiative created by Scott County Public Schools in Virginia.<\/p>\n

The school district, located in the far southwestern portion of that state, has approximately 4,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade\u2014but only one full-time school psychologist.<\/p>\n

With a tremendous need for more school psychology professionals and difficulty filling those slots, Scott County Public Schools had a novel idea: offer to fully fund two district teachers to return to college to obtain their Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in School Psychology<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be honest: my mind was blown,\u201d said Hardin of the school district\u2019s commitment to growing two of its own. \u201cI literally reached out to some of my colleagues in different places and asked, \u2018Have you ever heard of this?\u2019 And everyone was like, \u2018Oh my goodness, no. That\u2019s amazing.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m hoping that Scott County Public Schools\u2019 commitment will inspire and maybe get some other districts thinking about the possibility of doing this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Misty Edwards and Stephanie Hood, both veteran teachers in the Scott County Public Schools system, are no strangers to long hours and hard work.<\/p>\n

However, when the opportunity arose to pursue advanced degrees in school psychology, they embarked on a new challenge that would take their dedication to the next level\u2014driving over 225 miles each way to attend classes at UTC.<\/p>\n

\"Misty

Misty Edwards<\/p><\/div>\n

UTC\u2019s School Psychology program, housed in the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, is designed to produce graduates who demonstrate proficient skills for working within a comprehensive and integrated service model as recommended by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for licensure to practice in educational settings across the U.S. and can apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential through NASP.<\/p>\n

The program caters to working individuals with all face-to-face class time occurring during the 5-7:30 p.m. time frame. In-person classes meet at least one night a week, as the program is a mixture of a traditional lecture format, hybrid courses and several classes that are entirely online.<\/p>\n

Edwards, who recently completed her 25th year as an elementary school teacher, and Hood, a special education teacher since 2010, entered the three-year Graduate School program in fall 2023. They began Year 2 when UTC\u2019s academic calendar opened in August.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to use my psychology degree,\u201d said Edwards, who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in that field from Clinch Valley College in Virginia in 1997. \u201cAs rewarding as teaching is, when our supervisor sent out that email saying the district wanted to grow their own school psychologists, I thought about it for a while and decided, \u2018Yes, I\u2019m going to try for this. And if I don\u2019t get it, then it\u2019s not meant to be.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Edwards, who teaches at Hilton Elementary School in Hiltons, Virginia, shares the commute with Hood, a special education teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School in Gate City, Virginia. The two didn\u2019t know each other before being selected to participate in the UTC program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t do this travel without her,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cShe is an awesome driver.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Stephanie

Stephanie Hood<\/p><\/div>\n

Hood, who has been with the Scott County school system since 2015, holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master\u2019s degree in special education from Radford University.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I received that email, I was actually in a classroom working with some kids,\u201d Hood recalled. \u201cI had already been looking at school psychology programs, so as soon as it came through, I excused myself from that class, went down the hall to put my name in, and told them why I was interested.\u201d<\/p>\n

The journey to UTC is no small feat given the demands of their teaching jobs and personal lives. While Edwards has a 21-year-old son, Hood is a mother of three\u2014with children ages 13, 6 and 5. \u201cMy parents are both retired and live nearby,\u201d Hood said, \u201cso they have jumped in to help run the kids to their things.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commute takes over three hours each way and often requires them to stay overnight in Chattanooga for classes. But both teachers are quick to acknowledge the support they\u2019ve received from their school district, the community and their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re a teacher, you have all of the putting in grades, grading papers, teaching, communicating with parents,\u201d Edwards explained. \u201cBut I manage to get it all done with the support of my family and the school staff. My principal has been wonderful. The administrators have been so supportive. The school board members have been great. We\u2019re just blessed that we have all this support.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe school district has been very supportive, reimbursing us for our classes and letting us take leave to drive to and from Chattanooga,\u201d Hood said. \u201cThey\u2019ve sent countless emails saying, \u2018Anything you need, let us know.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Hood lauded the UTC program, calling it \u201ccomforting and accommodating.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like all of our classes have been laid out really nicely,\u201d she said. \u201cThe professors have been great in their lectures and the information that they\u2019re providing. I feel like it\u2019s very valuable and it\u2019s going to be very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edwards said, \u201cI want to add that this is an incredibly well-rounded program. The professors have been exceptional to work with and truly care about our learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hardin said the School Psychology program\u2019s flexibility was a critical factor in Scott County\u2019s decision to support Edwards and Hood in pursuing their degrees at UTC.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.

Dr. Amanda Hardin<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cOur program is unique, and it provides you with the opportunity to work if you need to,\u201d said Hardin, a member of the UTC faculty since 2022 with 17 years of professional experience as a school psychologist. \u201cWe get teachers that can come in the evenings because it doesn\u2019t interfere with their school schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hardin said her two Virginia-based students are not only gaining new skills but also enriching the learning environment for their fellow students.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things I love about these teachers is they have that educational experience,\u201d Hardin said. \u201cTheir ability to bring real-life experiences from their classroom and the students they\u2019ve worked with not only helps them in their practice but also really enriches the environment for all the other students in their cohort.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edwards and Hood continue to commute during Year 2, but \u201cthey will do the hours that they need for practicum within their own schools,\u201d Hardin said. \u201cThe third year of our program is the internship; people can go wherever they want and don\u2019t have any in-person requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hood laughed when looking ahead to next year, already relishing \u201cless time driving.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Edwards, the journey to UTC and the School Psychology program has been rewarding.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m the first in my family to graduate from a four-year school,\u201d she said. \u201cTo think that this is really happening to a small-town girl\u2014and that the people I work for have actually put out the money and have faith in me that I can do a good job and that they chose me to do this\u2014is just overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/h4>\n

College of Health, Education and Professional Studies<\/a><\/p>\n

School Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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