ATE Faculty Fellowship

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Purpose

The 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:

• ATE State Unit development and engagement
• Organizational and leadership development in alignment with ATE’s mission
• Enhancing the ATE Faculty Fellowship program’s visibility, accessibility, and sustainability

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.

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Meet ATE's Current Faculty Fellow

Christina Pfister, Ph.D. 
ATE Faculty Fellow (Summer 2025)
​Siena University

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.

As the Association of Teacher Educators Faculty Fellow for the Summer 2025, Dr. Pfister is developing the structure, processes, and long term vision for the ATE Faculty Fellows Program. Her work includes creating a scalable model for future fellows aligned with ATE’s mission and expanding collaborative opportunities between ATE, teacher educators, and their institutions.

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Partnering Institutions

• Siena University Education Department

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Application Information

​Spring 2026
ATE Faculty Fellowship Description and Requirements

​Next Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

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Upcoming Webinars, Panel Discussions:

Faculty Fellow Information Session
next event to be announced.