UT Tyler Professor Named Educator of the Year

TYLER — The Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration has named U.T. Tyler professor Dr. Ross Sherman as �Educator of the Year.� Serving the school since 1987, Sherman is a professor of educational leadership and policy studies. He was appointed dean of the U.T. Tyler College of Education and Psychology in May, having served as interim since September 2012. The award recognizes members for their outstanding cumulative contributions to the development of educational leaders in Texas K-12 secondary schools.

�Dr. Sherman is a respected state leader in educational administration, and he�s positively impacted hundreds of school districts in the state by teaching and mentoring those who lead them” said Dr. Alisa White, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of Texas at Tyler. “I�m delighted that his contributions are being recognized externally.�

School officials say Sherman has been influential in educational leadership for the past 26 years through his teaching, service and scholarship. His chapter in TCPEA�s �Texas Public School Organization and Administration� has provided important information in administrator development. He has also provided staff development to area schools and currently assists a local district in improvements to move it out of academically unacceptable status. This service builds upon his efforts at UT Tyler, where he has served on the UT Tyler Faculty Senate and numerous other committees.