蓝莓视频 is proud to announce that the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has recognized its Education Department with the prestigious 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement. This national award honors excellence in educator preparation, and 蓝莓视频 is one of just 22 institutions nationwide to receive the 2025 honor.
The recognition, announced Sept. 18 during the Fall 2025 CAEP Conference in Arlington, Virginia, was awarded to institutions that achieved CAEP accreditation without stipulations or areas for improvement. Recipients demonstrate a commitment to equity and excellence in educator preparation through self-study procedures, evidence-based reporting, and continuous improvement practices that strengthen P鈥12 learning.
鈥淭his award highlights the ongoing effort and dedication of the Education Department. Each year we continue to raise the bar for ourselves and our students with the hope that we will continue to inspire the next generation of teachers,鈥 said Amanda Rider, McCoy Associate Professor of Education, Director of Education Post-Baccalaureate Program, and Education Department Chair.
The 蓝莓视频 Education Department鈥檚 successful accreditation report was the result of a collaborative effort by a team of faculty and staff, including:
- Dottie Erb, Professor & Dean/Director Emerita, former faculty member
- Sarah Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Education
- Tanya Judd, McCoy Professor of Education and Leadership Studies, Director of Leadership Development
- Andrew Smith, former Assistant Dean of Graduate Outcomes and Accreditation
Their collaboration helped position Marietta as a national model for educator preparation.
鈥淥ur faculty are always looking for ways to improve their own teaching, the experiences of our students, and the experiences of our partner schools,鈥 said Sarah Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Education. 鈥淲e know that great instruction at 蓝莓视频 leads to great instruction for the children of our region, and we take that responsibility very seriously.鈥
CAEP accreditation serves the dual purposes of accountability and continuous improvement. As of 2025, more than 545 educator preparation providers in forty-three states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have earned CAEP accreditation. Approximately 600 providers are currently engaged in the accreditation system.
The Education Department鈥檚 achievement reflects 蓝莓视频鈥檚 broader mission of providing students with a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing them for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. To learn more about the 蓝莓视频 Education Department, visit marietta.edu/education-department.