Welcome to the John H. Lounsbury College of Education at Georgia College & State University, where we are committed to developing future teachers and leaders in the field of education who are Architects of Change. As Interim Dean, I invite you to explore our website and discover the numerous opportunities that await you.
Whether you are pursuing your undergraduate degree or advancing your career in our graduate programs, our dedicated faculty members and staff are here to support you on your journey. Our partnerships with P-12 schools, professional organizations, and communities help to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all. Indeed, there is a great need for professional educators and our graduates are in high-demand because of these partnerships, our rigorous academic programs, and dedication to developing the whole-educator.
Our mission is well-defined: “The John H. Lounsbury College of Education innovatively and collaboratively develops and empowers educational professionals, P-12 communities, and the Georgia College community to promote diversity, equity, advocacy, and excellence in learning, teaching, service, and scholarship.” We are a supportive community who value life-long learning, collaboration, and ingenuity.
Thank you for visiting our website. I welcome you to join us as we pursue, embrace, and create opportunities to continually develop as professional educators, and positively impact the field of education and the lives of K-12 students.
Warm Regards,
Joanne L. Previts
Interim Dean
College of Education
Contact Information
Education
PhD, Kent State University; MEd, Cleveland State University; BA, Notre Dame College
Research
Middle Grades Teacher Education, Inquiry-Oriented Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Video Analysis
Education
PhD, University of South Carolina; MEd, University of South Carolina; BA, University of Lagos
Research
Program and Unit Accreditations; Intersection of Gender and Leadership in Academia; Organization and Administration of Middle Level Education; Multicultural Education; Human Trafficking; Brain Damage; Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Professional Service
Member of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); the American Asssociation of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE); the Association of Global South Studies (AGSS); the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME); the African Studies Research Forum (ASRF).
Mrs. Valancia Devereux
Dr. Eric Carlyle
Education
PhD, Walden University; Ed.S, Columbus State University; MEd, Georgia Southern University; BA, Georgia Southern University
Research
Organizational Effectiveness, Educational Leadership, PBIS, School Culture and School Climate, School/Continuous Improvement, Education Policy
Emily Lim Boewadt
Academic Advisors
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
Georgia College & State University