October 22, 2026

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Dr. Tashara Walker Named Dean for Teacher Education and Fine Arts

Montgomery, AL – Huntingdon College President Anthony Leigh along with Dr. Stephanie L. Kirschmann, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, have announced Dr. Tashara Walker as the new Dean for the Dr. Laurie Jean Weil School of Teacher Education and Fine Arts. 

Dr. Walker joins Huntingdon as an accomplished higher education leader and educator committed to advancing student success, strengthening teacher quality, and preparing the next generation of educators to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and communities. She has over 16 years of experience in higher education leadership and comes to Huntingdon from her prior appointment as the Director and Certification Officer, Office of Student Services (Program Director III) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education and Human Sciences. She is also a Site Reviewer on the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Dr. Walker holds a doctorate of education in educational and organizational leadership and an education specialist degree in instructional leadership from Samford University. She is currently in process of receiving her certificate of higher education law and compliance from the Cumberland School of Law. Her professional experience includes leadership in educator certification, program development, and accreditation.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Walker to Huntingdon to lead one of the signature programs of our academic experience,” stated President Leigh. “With 18 percent of our students participating in our teacher education program, we are delighted to have Dr. Walker join our great team of teacher educators to help our students prepare to go forth to one day lead their own classrooms and meet one of Alabama’s critical needs.”

Dr. Kirshmann shared, “Dr. Walker brings a deeply student-centered approach to educator preparation, grounded in both academic leadership and a clear commitment to student success. I am confident her leadership will strengthen the Dr. Laurie Jean Weil School of Teacher Education and Fine Arts and further support our mission of preparing thoughtful, capable educators.”

Dr. Tashara Walker officially joined the Huntingdon College faculty and staff on Thursday, October 15.

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