College of Education
Meet the Team
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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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Shanquita Lewis
Dean's Office Assistant
220 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4056
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Mrs. Keisha Foston
Coordinator of Office Services
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
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Education
PhD, Kent State University; MEd, Cleveland State University; BA, University of Notre Dame
Research
Middle Grades Teacher Education, Inquiry-Oriented Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Video Analysis
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Ms. Bessie Storey
Administrative Assistant
228 Kilpatrick Education Center
(478)-445-4577
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Clemson University; BA, Meredith College
Research
Middle Level Education and Teacher Education, Content Area Literacy and Student Motivation, Young Adolescents' Transition from Middle to High School
Professional Service
Reviewer for RMLE Online, Middle Grades Research Journal and Middle School Journal, as well as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation/Association for Middle Level Education Specialized Professional Association (AMLE/CAEP SPA) and the Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch. Active with the National Collegiate Middle School Association (CMLA) Task Force, the National CMLA Advisory Board, and the Association for Middle Level Education Foundation Board.
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Ms. Diedra Monroe
Administrative Assistant
101 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-5479
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Frank Adkinson
Donor Engagement Officer - College of Education
478-445-8548
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Dr. C. Emmanuel Little
Director, Call Me MISTER
220 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-8594
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Dr. Mike Newton
Director of Assessment and Accreditation
CBX 70 Georgia College
478-445-0150
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Ms. Shanda Brand
Graduate Director
217A Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-1383
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Mr. David Ladd
Certification Officer
228B Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2514
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Ms. Katja Flachbarth
Accreditation Systems Management
115 Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-8563
Janice Pillay
Academic Advisor III (Lead Advisor - Humanities and Education)
478-445-2767
Area of Focus
Art, Liberal Studies, Music, Music Therapy, Philosophy, Pre-Education: Early Childhood, and Theatre
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Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205

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

Shanquita Lewis

Mrs. Keisha Foston

Education
PhD, Kent State University; MEd, Cleveland State University; BA, University of Notre Dame
Research
Middle Grades Teacher Education, Inquiry-Oriented Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Video Analysis

Ms. Bessie Storey

Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Clemson University; BA, Meredith College
Research
Middle Level Education and Teacher Education, Content Area Literacy and Student Motivation, Young Adolescents' Transition from Middle to High School
Professional Service
Reviewer for RMLE Online, Middle Grades Research Journal and Middle School Journal, as well as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation/Association for Middle Level Education Specialized Professional Association (AMLE/CAEP SPA) and the Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch. Active with the National Collegiate Middle School Association (CMLA) Task Force, the National CMLA Advisory Board, and the Association for Middle Level Education Foundation Board.

Ms. Diedra Monroe

Frank Adkinson

Dr. C. Emmanuel Little

Dr. Mike Newton

Ms. Shanda Brand

Mr. David Ladd

Ms. Katja Flachbarth
Janice Pillay
Area of Focus
Art, Liberal Studies, Music, Music Therapy, Philosophy, Pre-Education: Early Childhood, and Theatre

Mrs. Claire Garrett
COE Emeritus Faculty (All Departments)
Floyd Souter (Curriculum & Instruction)
Kathryn Powell (Early Childhood Education)
Jo Ann Chapple (Early Childhood Education)
Charles Martin (Early Childhood and Middle Grades Education)
Leslie Crawford (Dean)
Frank Evans Thompson (Foundation and Secondary Education)
Frances Alda Harper-Alexander (Foundation and Secondary Education)
Craig Smith (Special Education)
William Powell (Education Administration)