Associate Dean
University of Tennessee
Dr. David Cihak serves as the Associate Dean of Professional Educator Licensure and Director of the Bailey Graduate School of Education at the University of Tennessee. He oversees a diverse portfolio of over 130 educator licensure endorsement programs and cultivates partnerships with more than 100 school districts throughout Tennessee. Dr. Cihak is renowned for spearheading the creation of numerous innovative and adaptable program offerings tailored to individuals from all walks of life who aspire to become licensed teachers or leaders in Tennessee. Notably, in 2020, he championed the "Grow Your Own" initiative. Leveraging his expertise as a professor specializing in special education, Dr. Cihak's research focuses on effective teacher preparation methodologies and the integration of technology to enhance educational and employment outcomes for students with intellectual disability and autism.
Friday, February 16, 2024
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM MST