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Trisha Childress
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Coordinator of Science Education Degrees, Senior Lecturer of Biology
pchildress@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 231-2431
Watkins Hall 202B
Academic Background
Trisha Childress is a Senior Lecturer of Biology and Coordinator of Secondary Science Education at Anderson University. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Anderson University and her Masters of Biological Sciences from Clemson University. She lives in the Wren area with her husband, two boys, three dogs, and one fish.
Associate of Electronics Engineering
BA in Education, Anderson University
MS in Biological Sciences, Clemson University
Ed.D, Anderson University
Fast Facts
I love AU. A piece of my heart will always be here. I completed my Bachelors Degree here in 2008, and my oldest son (then 4 years old) helped me to recieve my degree on our beautiful front lawn. I love the ability to attend worship services, pray, and express the love of Christ to my students. I taught in public school for 16 years and I would not trade that experience for anything; however, teaching here has sparked a new passion in me for teaching and learning.
I wish that students could know how rewarding teaching is as a career.
Golden Apple Award 2014, Middle and High School Teacher of the Year at Tamassee-Salem Middle and High School 2016, Anderson County Soil and Water District Teacher of the Year 2019, Teacher of the Year finalist Palmetto High School 2022
My students make my day enjoyable. I appreciate the energy that they bring to class and that we can pray together and for one another. I also love the support I receive from my co-workers and supervisors.
I am working on my Ed.D in Leadership and Learning. Currently my research focuses on the current science teacher shortage and recruiting new teachers to the field.