Department of Teacher Education
Meet the Team
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Dr. Joanne Previts
Interim Chair of Teacher Education
228J Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4487
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
Pre-education Faculty
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Elementary Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature
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Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy
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Education
EdS, Louisiana State University; MS, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BS, Auburn University
Research
Pre-Service/Teacher Leadership Skills, Teacher Wellness, Teacher Education and Supervision, Alternative Field Placements, Paired Field Placements, National Board Certification
Professional Service
Co-Advisor Kappa Delta Pi, Upsilon Beta Chapter, Georgia College; National Board Certified Teacher - Early Childhood Generalist; National Board Certification, Candidate Support Provider
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Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University
Research
Narrative Imagination, Teacher Education, Diversity
Professional Service
Chair, University Curriculum Committee; Executive Committee, University Senate; Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee (College of Education)
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Dr. Holley Roberts
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Director of The Graduate School
Contact Regarding: The Graduate School, The International Education Center, Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects, The Montessori Academy, The Learning Center, The Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, and Facility Reservations
Contact Information
Middle Grades Education Faculty
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College
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Education
PhD, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
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Education
PhD, Mercer University; MEd, Troy University; BA, University of Georgia
Research
Novice Teachers, Title I Schools, Socio-Pedagogy
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Education
PhD, University of Central Florida; MA & MEd, Kent State University; BA & BS, Bemidji State University
Research
Literacy in Science Education, Alternate "Ways of Knowing" - Honoring Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (TK) in Science Teaching
Secondary Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MEd, University of Georgia; MS, Texas A&M
Research
Math and Science Education; Teacher Knowledge, Preparation and Professional Development; Cognition and Thinking
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Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MA, University of Cincinnati; BA, Xavier University
Research
Applied Positive Psychology in Education, Course Design for Transformative Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Professional Service
Consulting on High Impact Practices in Higher Education, Workshops on Developing Psychological Fitness in Students and Faculty, Workshops on Course Design
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Education
EdD, University of South Carolina; MA, University of South Carolina; BA, Furman University
Research
Politics and Religion in Education, History of Secondary Education, Curriculum Studies
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Education
PhD, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia State University; BS, The University of Puerto Rico
Research
Culturally Relevant Science; Science Teaching for English Language Learners; Pre-Service Science Teachers in Diverse Settings
Special Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, University of Alabama; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Auburn University
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MA, University of St. Thomas; BA, Salem College
Research
Instructional coaching methods that positively impact the implementation of research based instructional practices; Call to vocation’s impact on teacher retention; Teacher knowledge and beliefs about pedagogical principles and the impact on the provision of differentiated instruction.
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Education
EdS, Georgia College; MAT, Piedmont College; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Co-Teaching; Teacher Motivation; Teacher Education
Professional Service
Faculty Advisor - Best Buddies
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Dr. Nicole DeClouette
Associate Dean
220F Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2126
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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Education
PhD, Indiana State University; Special Education Certification Courses, Clark Atlanta University; MS, Mercer University; BS, Indiana State University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Male Underachievement, Teacher Effectiveness
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Mercer University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Professional Development School Partnerships, School Law and Investigations
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Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA Emory University; AA Oxford College
Research
Special Education, Educational Leadership, Charter School Systems, Accreditation
Professional Service
JHL COE Dean's Leadership Board Chair, Member of the EPSC Group, Dissertation Committee, Community Literacy Volunteer
Partnerships and Field Placements
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Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205

Dr. Joanne Previts
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

Elementary Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature
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Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy
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Education
EdS, Louisiana State University; MS, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BS, Auburn University
Research
Pre-Service/Teacher Leadership Skills, Teacher Wellness, Teacher Education and Supervision, Alternative Field Placements, Paired Field Placements, National Board Certification
Professional Service
Co-Advisor Kappa Delta Pi, Upsilon Beta Chapter, Georgia College; National Board Certified Teacher - Early Childhood Generalist; National Board Certification, Candidate Support Provider
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Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University
Research
Narrative Imagination, Teacher Education, Diversity
Professional Service
Chair, University Curriculum Committee; Executive Committee, University Senate; Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee (College of Education)
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Dr. Holley Roberts
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Director of The Graduate School
Contact Regarding: The Graduate School, The International Education Center, Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects, The Montessori Academy, The Learning Center, The Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, and Facility Reservations
Contact Information
Middle Grades Education Faculty
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College
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Education
PhD, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
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Education
PhD, Mercer University; MEd, Troy University; BA, University of Georgia
Research
Novice Teachers, Title I Schools, Socio-Pedagogy
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Education
PhD, University of Central Florida; MA & MEd, Kent State University; BA & BS, Bemidji State University
Research
Literacy in Science Education, Alternate "Ways of Knowing" - Honoring Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (TK) in Science Teaching
Secondary Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MEd, University of Georgia; MS, Texas A&M
Research
Math and Science Education; Teacher Knowledge, Preparation and Professional Development; Cognition and Thinking
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Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MA, University of Cincinnati; BA, Xavier University
Research
Applied Positive Psychology in Education, Course Design for Transformative Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Professional Service
Consulting on High Impact Practices in Higher Education, Workshops on Developing Psychological Fitness in Students and Faculty, Workshops on Course Design
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Education
EdD, University of South Carolina; MA, University of South Carolina; BA, Furman University
Research
Politics and Religion in Education, History of Secondary Education, Curriculum Studies
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Education
PhD, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia State University; BS, The University of Puerto Rico
Research
Culturally Relevant Science; Science Teaching for English Language Learners; Pre-Service Science Teachers in Diverse Settings
Special Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, University of Alabama; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Auburn University
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MA, University of St. Thomas; BA, Salem College
Research
Instructional coaching methods that positively impact the implementation of research based instructional practices; Call to vocation’s impact on teacher retention; Teacher knowledge and beliefs about pedagogical principles and the impact on the provision of differentiated instruction.
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Education
EdS, Georgia College; MAT, Piedmont College; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Co-Teaching; Teacher Motivation; Teacher Education
Professional Service
Faculty Advisor - Best Buddies
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Dr. Nicole DeClouette
Associate Dean
220F Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2126
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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Education
PhD, Indiana State University; Special Education Certification Courses, Clark Atlanta University; MS, Mercer University; BS, Indiana State University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Male Underachievement, Teacher Effectiveness
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Mercer University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Professional Development School Partnerships, School Law and Investigations
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Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA Emory University; AA Oxford College
Research
Special Education, Educational Leadership, Charter School Systems, Accreditation
Professional Service
JHL COE Dean's Leadership Board Chair, Member of the EPSC Group, Dissertation Committee, Community Literacy Volunteer
Partnerships and Field Placements
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Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205

Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature

Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation
Professional Service
Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy

Education
EdS, Louisiana State University; MS, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BS, Auburn University
Research
Pre-Service/Teacher Leadership Skills, Teacher Wellness, Teacher Education and Supervision, Alternative Field Placements, Paired Field Placements, National Board Certification
Professional Service
Co-Advisor Kappa Delta Pi, Upsilon Beta Chapter, Georgia College; National Board Certified Teacher - Early Childhood Generalist; National Board Certification, Candidate Support Provider

Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University
Research
Narrative Imagination, Teacher Education, Diversity
Professional Service
Chair, University Curriculum Committee; Executive Committee, University Senate; Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee (College of Education)

Dr. Holley Roberts
Contact Information

Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College

Education
PhD, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education

Education
PhD, Mercer University; MEd, Troy University; BA, University of Georgia
Research
Novice Teachers, Title I Schools, Socio-Pedagogy

Education
PhD, University of Central Florida; MA & MEd, Kent State University; BA & BS, Bemidji State University
Research
Literacy in Science Education, Alternate "Ways of Knowing" - Honoring Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (TK) in Science Teaching
Secondary Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MEd, University of Georgia; MS, Texas A&M
Research
Math and Science Education; Teacher Knowledge, Preparation and Professional Development; Cognition and Thinking
Image
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MA, University of Cincinnati; BA, Xavier University
Research
Applied Positive Psychology in Education, Course Design for Transformative Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Professional Service
Consulting on High Impact Practices in Higher Education, Workshops on Developing Psychological Fitness in Students and Faculty, Workshops on Course Design
Image
Education
EdD, University of South Carolina; MA, University of South Carolina; BA, Furman University
Research
Politics and Religion in Education, History of Secondary Education, Curriculum Studies
Image
Education
PhD, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia State University; BS, The University of Puerto Rico
Research
Culturally Relevant Science; Science Teaching for English Language Learners; Pre-Service Science Teachers in Diverse Settings
Special Education Faculty
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Education
PhD, University of Alabama; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Auburn University
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Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MA, University of St. Thomas; BA, Salem College
Research
Instructional coaching methods that positively impact the implementation of research based instructional practices; Call to vocation’s impact on teacher retention; Teacher knowledge and beliefs about pedagogical principles and the impact on the provision of differentiated instruction.
Image
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Education
EdS, Georgia College; MAT, Piedmont College; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Co-Teaching; Teacher Motivation; Teacher Education
Professional Service
Faculty Advisor - Best Buddies
Image
Dr. Nicole DeClouette
Associate Dean
220F Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2126
Education
PhD, Syracuse University; BA, University of California, Berkeley
Research
Cross-Cultural Constructions of Disability, International Inclusive Education, Collaboration and Co-teaching
Image
Education
PhD, Indiana State University; Special Education Certification Courses, Clark Atlanta University; MS, Mercer University; BS, Indiana State University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Male Underachievement, Teacher Effectiveness
Image
Education
EdD, University of Georgia; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Mercer University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Professional Development School Partnerships, School Law and Investigations
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Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA Emory University; AA Oxford College
Research
Special Education, Educational Leadership, Charter School Systems, Accreditation
Professional Service
JHL COE Dean's Leadership Board Chair, Member of the EPSC Group, Dissertation Committee, Community Literacy Volunteer
Partnerships and Field Placements
Image
Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205

Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MEd, University of Georgia; MS, Texas A&M
Research
Math and Science Education; Teacher Knowledge, Preparation and Professional Development; Cognition and Thinking

Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MA, University of Cincinnati; BA, Xavier University
Research
Applied Positive Psychology in Education, Course Design for Transformative Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Professional Service
Consulting on High Impact Practices in Higher Education, Workshops on Developing Psychological Fitness in Students and Faculty, Workshops on Course Design

Education
EdD, University of South Carolina; MA, University of South Carolina; BA, Furman University
Research
Politics and Religion in Education, History of Secondary Education, Curriculum Studies

Education
PhD, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia State University; BS, The University of Puerto Rico
Research
Culturally Relevant Science; Science Teaching for English Language Learners; Pre-Service Science Teachers in Diverse Settings

Education
PhD, University of Alabama; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Auburn University

Education
PhD, Texas A&M University; MA, University of St. Thomas; BA, Salem College
Research
Instructional coaching methods that positively impact the implementation of research based instructional practices; Call to vocation’s impact on teacher retention; Teacher knowledge and beliefs about pedagogical principles and the impact on the provision of differentiated instruction.


Education
EdS, Georgia College; MAT, Piedmont College; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Co-Teaching; Teacher Motivation; Teacher Education
Professional Service
Faculty Advisor - Best Buddies

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

Education
PhD, Indiana State University; Special Education Certification Courses, Clark Atlanta University; MS, Mercer University; BS, Indiana State University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Male Underachievement, Teacher Effectiveness

Education
EdD, University of Georgia; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Mercer University
Research
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Professional Development School Partnerships, School Law and Investigations

Education
EdD, Georgia Southern University; EdS, Georgia College & State University; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA Emory University; AA Oxford College
Research
Special Education, Educational Leadership, Charter School Systems, Accreditation
Professional Service
JHL COE Dean's Leadership Board Chair, Member of the EPSC Group, Dissertation Committee, Community Literacy Volunteer
Partnerships and Field Placements
Image
Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205
