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 24 Episodes
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...
From Lancers to Leaders: Building School Culture with Longwood Alumni
In the first episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, we invite you to join us as we sit down with two remarkable double alums, Ginny Gills B.S.’89, M.Ed’05 (a...
