Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson
Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson serves as Associate Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, as well as Associate Professor and Program Director of Educational Leadership. A former principal, assistant principal, middle- and high-school English teacher, department and grade-level chair, high-school coach, and club sponsor, Dr. Tanner-Anderson has spent nearly two decades serving and supporting public education in the Commonwealth. A proud Longwood Lancer, Dr. Tanner-Anderson obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English ('02) and Master of Arts in English, Education, and Writing ('07) from Longwood University. She earned her Post Master's Administrative Certification ('11) and Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Policy Studies ('14) from The George Washington University. Her research interests include women's educational leadership, social justice in education, and literacy leadership.
Appears in 21 Episodes
Because Someone Believed: The Power of Mentors in Education
How does a young girl inspired by exceptional teachers grow into a literacy leader who is now shaping the next generation of students and educators? In this inspiring ...
Leading with Heart: Relationships, Resilience & Rising into Leadership
In this powerful episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner Anderson sits down with Ebony Cherry (B.S.’04, M.S.’22), a double Longwood alum...
Building the Brand: AT Frenchies’ Growth from Paris to Global Partnerships
How does a French soccer player end up co‑founding a global content brand with millions of followers? In the Season 3 premiere of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree,...
Season 3 Trailer - The Power of People
This season, we’re exploring The Power of People: the relationships that influence our paths, sustain us through change, and leave a lasting imprint long after graduat...
Books without Borders: Building Libraries and Lives
In this final episode of Season 2 of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson engages with Janine Cervantes (M.Ed.’05), a school librarian ...
Stronger Together: A Leadership Journey from Classmates to Collegues
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson welcomes two remarkable alumni, Katie Jamrozy-Hamby (B.S.’11, M.S.’21) and Kim ...
More Than Words: A Literacy Advocate's Path to Meaningful Change
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Maria Hamilton (‘21), a Student Success Coordinator at Longwood ...
Beyond The Clinic: Shaping Lives Through Communication
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Daija Fowler (M.S.’23), a speech-language pathologist whose jour...
The Business of Saving Lives: Powered by an MBA
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Travis Mason (MBA’22), a former helicopter flight paramedic whos...
A New Era in Admissions: Jason Ferguson on Shaping the Longwood Experience
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson welcomes Jason “Ferg” Ferguson (M.S.’12, Counselor Education), Dean of Admissio...
From SPED to STEM Innovation: Stepping Beyond the Classroom
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner Anderson welcomes Devin Kaiser (B.S.’21, M.S.’22, Special Education), a passionate Longw...
Winning Big: From Teacher to Fantasy Football Champion
In the first episode of Season Two of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner Anderson welcomes Wil Miles B.S.’16, M.S.’17, a dedicated health and ...
Season 2 Trailer - The Stories Continue
Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree – Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, where we continue to share the stories of Longwood Univers...
Championing Diversity and Leadership in Higher Education
In this season finale of Longwood GradCast Beyond the Degree, host Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Quincy Goodine (B.A.’16, M.Ed.’17), a double Longwood alum and ...
Empowering Communities Through Literacy
In this enlightening episode of Longwood GradCast Beyond the Degree, host Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Judy Deichman, a Longwood alumna whose passion for libra...
From Academic Journey to Global Impact
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Alicia Alvarez (B.S.’23, M.S.’25), a future double Lancer and cu...
Doubling Down on Success by Mastering Multiple Degrees
In this episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Allison Donlan, a dedicated educator and proud triple Lancer, to...
Building Bridges: A Path from Passion to Profession
In this inspiring episode of Longwood GradCast Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson is joined by Sadie Hodges, B.S.’19, M.S.’20, a Longwood double alum wh...
Breaking Barriers: How a Specialized Degree Diversifies Qualifications
In this inspiring episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Sarah Tanner-Anderson sits down with Kevin Napier (B.S. ’18, M.S. ’20, Educational Leadership)—...
Unlocking Opportunities Through Graduate Assistantships
In the second episode of Season One of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, host Dr. Sarah Tanner Anderson welcomes Maddie Hommey B.S. ’21, M.S. ’22, a proud Double L...
