Dr. Tammy Andrews serves as the Chair of the Psychology Program. She and her husband, Brett, have been married for 34 years. Together, they have two adult children who have chosen paths of service. Their son, Ryder, serves in the Kansas National Guard as a Warrant Officer and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their daughter, Kyra, is a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. Kyra’s husband, Matt, is also a First Lieutenant in the North Carolina National Guard. With their children grown and serving across the country, Dr. Andrews and her husband stay busy at home with their two pets: a Great Dane named Moose and a rescue cat named Ben.
Dr. Andrews has been teaching in higher education for over eighteen years. Throughout her career, she has taught at LeTourneau University, Tabor College, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and Newman University. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University. Her passion for higher education stems from a deep love of teaching, mentoring, and engaging students in meaningful learning experiences. She is committed to helping students think critically, apply psychological concepts to real life, and grow both personally and professionally.
Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Andrews is a proud, card-carrying member of the Cherokee Nation and comes from a long line of Cherokee ancestors. Her son was named after her great-great-great grandfather, who served as a guide on the Trail of Tears, reflecting a deep connection to her heritage. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, classic 1980s/1970s films and television, science fiction, and interior design. Most of all, she treasures time spent with her family.
