The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation develops and sustains an in-to-end teacher pipeline. By upskilling educators to leverage data-driven, innovative strategies tailored to each learner, the EPI Center prepares teachers to create transformative educational and economic opportunities for lasting impact in classrooms and communities.
By upskilling educators to leverage data-driven, innovative strategies tailored to each learner, the EPI Center prepares teachers to create transformative educational and economic opportunities for lasting impact in classrooms and communities.
The EPI Center elevates teacher effectiveness through comprehensive services designed to equip educators with the skills, knowledge, and support necessary to drive student success.
Our reach extends nationwide, preparing those who want to become educators through alternative certification and supporting educators currently leading classrooms in becoming more effective.
Additionally, the EPI Center has co-constructed mutually beneficial relationships with educators in universities and schools all over the world to inform our work. Some connections are located in Barbados, Ghana, and Canada.
The EPI Center is governed by a board of directors with diverse backgrounds. They’re all passionate about creating great teachers and improving educational outcomes.
Meet the people driving the work forward. Our team partners with educators to deliver research-driven support, strengthen teacher effectiveness, and advance student success in classrooms and communities nationwide.
When you join our organization, you become part of a mission to create better teachers and improve education for children. No matter your role, you can make a difference.
News from EPI Center The Latest News and Updates from The EPI Center Networking with Purpose: EPI Center at P.E.E.R. Reception We love a good opportunity to connect. On Tuesday, August 25, Angela Woodard, Associate Director for Administrative Operations, and Sonia Vaughn, Senior Office Manager, represented the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation […]
News from EPI Center The Latest News and Updates from The EPI Center EPI Center Explores New Collaborations with NEA and SCEA The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) was pleased to connect with representatives from the National Education Association (NEA) and the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) to continue meaningful […]
