Sherman Named UT Tyler College of Education and Psychology Dean
Posted/updated on: May 17, 2013 at 2:29 am
TYLER — The new dean of the College of Education and Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler is Dr. Ross Sherman. He has served as interim since September 2012. Sherman has served UT Tyler as professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies since 1987.
Dr. Sherman has done an outstanding job leading the College of Education and Psychology this year, and his skill set and passion for the university make him an excellent choice, according to Dr. Alisa White, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
As dean, he oversees the universitys education and psychology programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the UT Tyler School of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Department of Psychology and Counseling.
Before serving UT Tyler, Sherman served the Alief Independent School District in Houston for seven years, first as an elementary teacher and later as principal. He holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership and cultural studies from the University of Houston.
