October-
November 2019
New Beginnings
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Sarah Bracey to Lead Psychology Program
Dr. Sarah Bracey (pictured below) has been chosen to serve as program coordinator of the psychology program at Welch College, according to Welch Provost Matthew McAffee.
 “I am pleased to announce Dr. Sarah Bracey as program coordinator for the psychology program,” McAffee said. “Dr. Bracey served as interim program coordinator for the spring 2019 term, and has distinguished herself as the best candidate to fill this position. I have been impressed by her genuine care for our students and commitment to this institution. It’s an honor to welcome her to the faculty.” Bracey succeeds Mr. Michael Oliver, who completed his tenure as psychology program coordinator in December 2018.
Bracey received B.A.s in Philosophy and Psychology from Ball State University in 2003. She completed an M.S. in Professional Counseling from Lipscomb University in 2010 and recently defended her dissertation for the Ph.D. in Leadership-Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands.
She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Welch College over the past five years. She has already been successful in recruiting students to the psychology program. Dr. Bracey has also served as an on-campus counselor, which she will continue alongside her program coordinator responsibilities.
“Sarah Bracey brings a wonderful combination to her new position at Welch,” Welch President Matt Pinson said. “She’s a godly mentor of students, a classroom teacher who’s well-loved by her students, and a scholar who is sensitive to how the Christian worldview transforms her subject matter. She will be a tremendous blessing to Welch.”
Bracey is married to Matthew Steven Bracey, vice provost for academic administration, and lives in the Nashville area. For more information on Welch College, visit welch.edu or email recruit@welch.edu.
Welch Adds Master's Degree Tracks
The Welch College School of Education announced two new tracks in its Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program, according to Dr. Greg Ketteman, vice president for strategic initiatives and graduate dean of education. The college will offer tracks* in Instructional Leadership and in English Language Learning along with existing tracks in Teaching, Special Education, and Higher Education Pedagogy.
The Instructional Leadership track is designed for school leaders and aspiring school leaders. The English Language Learning track is designed for teachers who work with multilingual student groups and English language learners.
“The English Language learning track is based on Welch’s existing, state-approved English Language learner endorsement,” Ketteman said. “Welch College and Sumner County Schools leaders have established a collaborative agreement to make the English Language endorsement available to Sumner County teachers.”
The college is taking applications for the new M.A.T. tracks now. Find the application for the M.A.T. at https://welch.edu/admissions. Contact Dr. Greg Ketteman at gketteman@welch.edu or 615-675-5312 for more information.
*pending accreditor approval
Students Earn Academic Honors
The spring 2019 semester ended with 90 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor roll includes both online and Enriched Adult Studies students whose spring courses ended in late May.
“We congratulate these students on their academic accomplishments,” says McAffee. “These students are the academic leaders among their peers at Welch College, and we hope their example will encourage others to strive for excellence in their academic work.”
Twenty-four made all A’s and were placed on the President’s List: 6 seniors, 5 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 6 freshmen. Sixty-six earned a 3.25 GPA and all A’s and B’s and were placed on the Provost’s list— 6 seniors, 14 juniors, 25 sophomores, and 21 freshmen.
President's List: A Honor Roll
Kandace Ailworth - Sophomore, TN
Meredith Baer - Freshman, NC
Addie Barnett - Freshman, TN
Leif Barrett - Freshman, TN
Adam Brown - Junior, IL
Josh Burgus - Junior, TN
Blake Chandler - Sophomore, TN
Alyssa Davis - Freshman, NC
Grace Elkins - Freshman, TN
Daniel Hubin - Senior, TN
Josh Hunter - Senior, TN
Alejandro Johnson - Sophomore, TN
Dakota Kron - Senior, TN
Kip McNeil - Junior, TN
Catherine Blades - Sophomore, TN
Hannah Morgan - Senior, TN
Jonathan Payne - Sophomore, IL
Anna Pinson - Freshman, TN
Daniel Rojas - Senior, TN
Mallie Sharenberger - Sophomore, TN
Lizzie Stevanus - Senior, TN
Debbie Trifonova - Junior, BG
Destinee Woolett - Sophomore, SD
Provost's List: B Honor Roll
Seniors
Jacob Austin, FL
Adra Brown, TN
Keren Delgado, AR
Anna Forlines, TN
Nikolette Jones, AL
Emily Petty, IL
Juniors
Elisha Cameron, GA
Brenton Driscoll, CA
Summer Elliott, QC
Emma Guthrie, IL
Chelsea Holesapple, MO
Abby Hunter, AR
Avery Jones, OK
Kinsley Kivette, TN
Mariah Moore, KS
Dan Pappas, SC
Meredith Parrish, NC
Sarah Pierce, IL
Hannah Reynolds, RI
Laurel Woodis, TN
Sophomores
Riley Bell, TN
Hailey Boyer, MO
Emilee Davis, NC
Michaela Easley, TN
Abigail Fawbush, TN
Hannah Gorrell, WV
Hannah Goucher, MS
Ally Greenwood, TN
Kelsey Horton, TN
Bryan Houser, VA
Jami Howell, FL
Cheyenne Johnson, TN
Maks Lutsenko, TN
Jolee McClure, TN
Whitney Moody, MS
Elaine Park, TN
Ashlee Presley, TN
Kendal Ryan, IL
Ashley Snipes, GA
Tori Thomsen, TN
Savannah Watts, TN
James Webb, AL
Kullen Williams, TN
Emily Wise, TN
Andy Yerby, AL
Freshmen
Benjamin Barcroft, IL
Emmie Barnett, TN
Lauren Batey, TN
Micah Borck, TN
LeeAnn Branch, SC
Sara Carman, TN
Allie Foust, TN
Gabrielle Hicks, KS
Ashley Holland, TN
Daniel Kilgore, CA
Savannah Kelly, AL
Krista Lindsay, AL
Tori Masters, NC
Cody Matlock, KS
Caroline McDonald, TN
Kerena Morton, VA
Alexis Saunders, TN
Raygan Sellers, TN
Gabby Subeh, VA
Sydney Walker, NC
Madison Wright, NC |
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