SHEA CULPEPPER

Inspector

Shea Culpepper recognizes that improving the quality of students’ Pk-12 education begins with preparing exceptional teachers. Shea is the Director of Teacher Education at the University of Houston (UH), where she plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of Pk-12 education through exceptional teacher preparation. Under her leadership, UH has successfully scaled and sustained a state and nationally recognized residency model of teacher preparation, which has significantly improved the quality and retention of Pk-12 educators in the region. Shea also initiated a high-quality alternative certification pathway at UH that emphasizes strong district partnerships and provides intensive, on-the-ground support from UH Professors of Practice.



In addition to her administrative duties, Shea teaches courses in the Mathematics Education program at UH, where she is dedicated to refining teacher-educator practices to enhance candidate outcomes. Before joining UH, Shea served as the Elementary Math Coordinator in Fort Bend Independent School District. She holds a BA in English from Texas A&M University, an MEd in Elementary Education from Boston University, and a PhD in Educational Leadership-Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum from the University of Pennsylvania.