Welcome to Georgia College’s education programs in the College of Education (COE). Our award winning and respected programs are designed to prepare you to be district, school, and classroom leaders and Architects of Change. From our classroom-based cohort programs to our fully online programs, we blend the theory and practice that will prepare you to be a highly effective professional that will make a difference in our changing world. I welcome you to explore our programs, news items, and other information on the COE web pages. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly and helpful staff or myself at the joseph.peters@GCSU.edu email.
College of Education
Contact Information
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Education
PhD., Science Education & Research Methodology, University of Pittsburgh
Research
Cultural Diversity, Higher Education Leadership
Biography
Dr. Joe Peters is the Dean of Education at Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA. He has oversight for two departments including Teacher Education (Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special, and Pre-Education programs) and Professional Learning and Innovation (Literacy/ Reading/Language, Instructional Technology/Library Media, Foundations, Educational Leadership programs) as well as the Call Me MISTER program at Georgia College and Early College (Grades 7-12) in partnership with Baldwin and Putnam County Georgia Public Schools. Dr. Peters graduated with a Ph.D in science education with a research methodology minor in 1990 and joined the University of West Florida faculty as a professor of science education. At UWF, he was the Chair of Teacher Education, Associate Dean for Educator Preparation, and Coordinator of the University’s Doctoral Program. During the 2007/2008 academic year, he was mentored by The University of Florida President Bernie Machen as an American Council on Education Fellow. Prior to Georgia College, he spent time at Northern Marianas College in Saipan and as Dean of Education at Chaminade University (2011-2015). He joined Georgia College as Dean on January 1, 2015. Prior to his higher education experience, Dr. Peters spent three years on active duty in the Army from 1975-1978 where he completed his GED. He subsequently attended Mercyhurst College where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in elementary education in 1982. He taught grades K8 physical education and grades 5-8 science before returning to graduate in 1984 with his dual master’s degree in both natural sciences and environmental education at Gannon University. He then taught high school science in the Erie, Pennsylvania Public School District until 1987 when he began teaching assistant and research associate positions at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Peters was direct commissioned in the Army Reserve as a First Lieutenant in 1988 and promoted to Captain in 1992. His military service includes assignments as an Environmental Science Officer, MASH Company Commander, and Civil Affairs Public Education Officer. Dr. Peters’ past community service includes participation as executive director representative to the Council of Scientific Society Presidents, North American representative to the International Council of Associations for Science Education, Executive Director of the Association for Science Teacher Education, the Public Relations representative and President of the East-West Toastmasters in Hawaii, member of the Macon, GA Toastmasters, participation with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Leadership Pensacola program, assistant scoutmaster, numerous Teacher of the Year Committees, serving on the Massage Therapy Advisory Council for Pensacola State College, Secretary of the Milledgeville, GA Rotary, and many other education boards and committees. He currently serves as a board member of the American Council on Education Fellows, Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency, and Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy. He also serves on the Lockerly Arboretum Education Committee, volunteers with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, is currently President of the Milledgeville, GA Rotary, and is President-Elect of the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
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Education
PhD, Syracuse University; BA, University of California, Berkeley
Research
Cross-Cultural Constructions of Disability, International Inclusive Education, Collaboration and Co-teaching
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Mrs. Keisha Foston
Coordinator of Office Services
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
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Shanquita Lewis
Dean's Office Assistant
220 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4056
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Ms. Shanda Brand
Graduate Director
217A Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-1383
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Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205
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Mr. David Ladd
Certification Officer
228B Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2514
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Dr. Melvin Middleton Jr.
Director of Call Me MiSTER/AAMI
220E Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-8594
Education
EdD, Florida State University; MS, Nova Southeastern University; BS, Florida A&M University
Research
Black Male Student and Faculty Retention in K-12 and Higher Education, Responses to Intervention, Content-Area Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity-Minded Pedagogy
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Dr. Mike Newton
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
CBX 70 Georgia College
478-445-0150
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Emily Lim Boewadt
Senior Development Officer
129 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-5137
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Academic Advisors
Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership & Practice
University of North Georgia
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
COE Partnerships
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Dr. Noris Price
Baldwin County Schools Superintendent
Professional Development School Partnership
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Mr. Eric Arena
Putnam County Schools Superintendent
Professional Development School Partnership
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Dr. Runee B. Sallad
Director, Georgia College Early College
201 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-3105

Education
PhD., Science Education & Research Methodology, University of Pittsburgh
Research
Cultural Diversity, Higher Education Leadership
Biography
Dr. Joe Peters is the Dean of Education at Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA. He has oversight for two departments including Teacher Education (Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special, and Pre-Education programs) and Professional Learning and Innovation (Literacy/ Reading/Language, Instructional Technology/Library Media, Foundations, Educational Leadership programs) as well as the Call Me MISTER program at Georgia College and Early College (Grades 7-12) in partnership with Baldwin and Putnam County Georgia Public Schools. Dr. Peters graduated with a Ph.D in science education with a research methodology minor in 1990 and joined the University of West Florida faculty as a professor of science education. At UWF, he was the Chair of Teacher Education, Associate Dean for Educator Preparation, and Coordinator of the University’s Doctoral Program. During the 2007/2008 academic year, he was mentored by The University of Florida President Bernie Machen as an American Council on Education Fellow. Prior to Georgia College, he spent time at Northern Marianas College in Saipan and as Dean of Education at Chaminade University (2011-2015). He joined Georgia College as Dean on January 1, 2015. Prior to his higher education experience, Dr. Peters spent three years on active duty in the Army from 1975-1978 where he completed his GED. He subsequently attended Mercyhurst College where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in elementary education in 1982. He taught grades K8 physical education and grades 5-8 science before returning to graduate in 1984 with his dual master’s degree in both natural sciences and environmental education at Gannon University. He then taught high school science in the Erie, Pennsylvania Public School District until 1987 when he began teaching assistant and research associate positions at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Peters was direct commissioned in the Army Reserve as a First Lieutenant in 1988 and promoted to Captain in 1992. His military service includes assignments as an Environmental Science Officer, MASH Company Commander, and Civil Affairs Public Education Officer. Dr. Peters’ past community service includes participation as executive director representative to the Council of Scientific Society Presidents, North American representative to the International Council of Associations for Science Education, Executive Director of the Association for Science Teacher Education, the Public Relations representative and President of the East-West Toastmasters in Hawaii, member of the Macon, GA Toastmasters, participation with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Leadership Pensacola program, assistant scoutmaster, numerous Teacher of the Year Committees, serving on the Massage Therapy Advisory Council for Pensacola State College, Secretary of the Milledgeville, GA Rotary, and many other education boards and committees. He currently serves as a board member of the American Council on Education Fellows, Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency, and Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy. He also serves on the Lockerly Arboretum Education Committee, volunteers with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, is currently President of the Milledgeville, GA Rotary, and is President-Elect of the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Education
PhD, Syracuse University; BA, University of California, Berkeley
Research
Cross-Cultural Constructions of Disability, International Inclusive Education, Collaboration and Co-teaching

Mrs. Keisha Foston

Shanquita Lewis

Ms. Shanda Brand

Mrs. Claire Garrett

Mr. David Ladd

Dr. Melvin Middleton Jr.
Education
EdD, Florida State University; MS, Nova Southeastern University; BS, Florida A&M University
Research
Black Male Student and Faculty Retention in K-12 and Higher Education, Responses to Intervention, Content-Area Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity-Minded Pedagogy

Dr. Mike Newton

Emily Lim Boewadt

Education
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership & Practice
University of North Georgia
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
Georgia Southern University
B.S., Psychology
Georgia College & State University
COE Partnerships
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Dr. Noris Price
Baldwin County Schools Superintendent
Professional Development School Partnership
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Mr. Eric Arena
Putnam County Schools Superintendent
Professional Development School Partnership
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Dr. Runee B. Sallad
Director, Georgia College Early College
201 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-3105

Dr. Noris Price

Mr. Eric Arena
