Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education Leadership 

offered by The University of Arizona Global Campus

Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick is a Professor for the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education Leadership program in the Department of Education and Liberal Arts at the University of Arizona Global Campus. She obtained her Ed.D. specializing in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas. Her master’s in Education and bachelor’s degree in psychology were earned at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Her work experience includes positions as an elementary teacher and an adjunct with the University of Memphis. She also served as a Diversity Scholar Lecturer at UNT. Having spent several years in higher education at brick and mortar institutions, Dr. Fitzpatrick began developing hybrid and online classes. She quickly realized that she enjoyed the online learning modality because it allowed her the opportunity to get to know her students on an individual basis, set high yet achievable expectations, and provide differentiated instruction based on each student’s needs. One of her favorite aspects of teaching is the exchange of knowledge and perspectives. She began working with Ashford University, now UAGC, in 2011 and says, “My work here allows me to create an environment which challenges my students, assesses their needs, and supports their learning.” Currently she resides in Collierville, TN, where she remains an active part of the educational community, both regionally and nationally.

Dr. Teresa Handy is the Program Chair for GEN 101 in the Academic Engagement Center of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arizona Global Campus. She earned the Ed.D. specializing in Education Leadership and the Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Memphis where she earned the distinction of Outstanding Leadership and Policy Studies Doctoral Student. She earned the Master of Social Work degree from the University of Chicago. Her undergraduate work in Sociology and Education was completed at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Teresa Handy is the former Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at an all-girl private school. Her love of working with adult learners developed as a professor at her local community college. She has worked in public, charter, and private schools as an early childhood and elementary educator and a learning specialist. Dr. Handy has also served as a diversity consultant, helping local and national organizations develop their inclusion initiatives.