Sarah Tanner-Anderson
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, as well as Associate Professor 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 over two decades serving and supporting 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.