Hope Terhaar
Director of Accreditation
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
Biography
Hope received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Ottawa University and her Master’s Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. She brings more than twenty years of expertise in the educational leadership field to Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University. Prior to joining Belmont University, she served as the Multitiered System of Supports Coordinator for the Arizona Virtual Academy/Insight Academy of Arizona, was in the classroom as a teacher, an Educational Coordinator and Trainer for the Arizona Character Education Foundation, as well as a Program Specialist for the Arizona Department of Education. In addition to her wide variety of experience working in educational leadership roles, Hope also brings a unique perspective on mentorship and caring for individuals from her sixteen years in part-time and full-time ministry. Her strong community leadership skills and ability to organize departmental processes and procedures make her a valuable asset to our Belmont team.