ATE Faculty Fellowship
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PurposeThe ATE Faculty Fellowship is an opportunity for an experienced leader in teacher education to become involved in strategic initiatives that further ATE’s mission and promote systems change within the organization. This immersive experience supports national-level leadership development and contributes to the design and long-term sustainability for the program. The fellowship program was first initiated as a pilot in summer 2025. The program is designed as a partnership between the faculty fellow, their institution, and ATE.
Spring 2026 Fellowship Focus Areas:
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and specifics about the Spring 2026 Fellowship in the description and application linked to the right. An information session will be held online in late September for individuals interested in learning more about the Fellowship. Meet ATE's Current Faculty Fellow
As the 2026 Faculty Fellow, Dr. Beck will play a pivotal role in advancing ATE’s efforts to strengthen connection, communication, and strategic alignment between the national organization and its State and Regional Units. Her work will support initiatives designed to help affiliated units thrive, grow, and remain sustainable within an evolving educational landscape.
Judy Beck, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken. Throughout her 10 year tenure at USCA as Dean, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the institution, successfully leading an accreditation visit, facilitating the development of an online Master’s degree in Educator Leadership, and supporting the establishment of a minority teacher recruitment program. Dr. Beck earned her doctorate in curriculum and instruction and her master’s degree from the University of Toledo. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education (grades 7-12) from Bowling Green State University. Before transitioning to higher education, she taught middle and high school in Northwest Ohio and provided GED instruction for adult learners. A dedicated leader in teacher education, Dr. Beck is a past President of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), where she spearheaded the creation of the Advocacy Commission. She currently serves as treasurer of the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators (SCATE) and previously held roles as its president and Executive Director. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with a President’s Service Award from ATE and five Excellence in Teaching awards in higher education. Dr. Beck’s current professional interests focus on advocacy and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in education. Partnering InstitutionsPrior Faculty Fellow
As the Association of Teacher Educators Faculty Fellow for the Summer 2025, Dr. Christina Pfister developed the structure, processes, and long term vision for the ATE Faculty Fellows Program. Her work included creating a scalable model for future fellows aligned with ATE’s mission and expanding collaborative opportunities between ATE, teacher educators, and their institutions.
Dr. Christina Pfister is an Associate Professor of Education and Co-Coordinator for the Birth to Grade 6 Teacher Preparation Program at Siena University. She teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses for students who are preparing to become teachers and serves as an academic advisor. Dr. Pfister is an Association of Teacher Educators LaureATE (20+ years as a member) and she currently serves as Chair of the Honors & Awards Subcommittee. She is also the Immediate Past President of the New York State Association for Teacher Educators. Dr. Pfister’s scholarship centers on the process of becoming a teacher including mentoring, teacher persistence, and the experiences of teachers across their careers. Her research agenda examines the voices and lived experiences of teachers from pre-service teacher candidates who are navigating student teaching to veteran educators facing evolving professional demands. Prior Partnering Institutions |
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