Department of Teacher Education
Meet the Team
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Dr. Stacie Pettit
Chair of Teacher Education
228H Kilpatrick Education Center
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, Augusta State University; BS, University of Georgia
Research
Marginalized Young Adolescent Populations, Youth in Foster Care
Professional Service
Vice Chair, Middle Level Education Research (MLER) SIG, a division of AERA
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
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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Dr. Joanne Previts
Interim Dean
220C Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4487
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
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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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, 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
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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
Partnerships and Field Placements
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Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
![Stacie Pettit headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2024-07/Stacie%20Pettit%20%281%20of%201%29.jpeg?h=df0d8d85&itok=hpljpfNI)
Dr. Stacie Pettit
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, Augusta State University; BS, University of Georgia
Research
Marginalized Young Adolescent Populations, Youth in Foster Care
Professional Service
Vice Chair, Middle Level Education Research (MLER) SIG, a division of AERA
![Olha Osobov](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/olha_tsarykovska.jpg?h=8f391919&itok=lL6PY9cg)
Education
PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University
Research
English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature
![Stacy Schwartz](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/stacy_schwartz.jpg?h=8f391919&itok=C81LVJUm)
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
![Department of Teacher Education](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/lyndall_muschell.jpg?h=8f391919&itok=a_sCmdW3)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/2020-08/h_roberts_outside.jpeg?h=57b0602c&itok=JL2tTdaj)
Dr. Holley Roberts
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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Dr. Joanne Previts
Interim Dean
220C Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4487
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
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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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, 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
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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
Partnerships and Field Placements
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Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
![Miriam Jordan Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Miriam%20Jordan.jpg?h=f5f1b9ce&itok=25pASq4y)
Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College
![Andrea Christoff Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Andrea%20Christoff.jpg?h=52138681&itok=OiM9Ord6)
Education
PhD, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
![Rachel Bray Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Rachel%20Bray.jpg?h=98966b9f&itok=pA-D-PCE)
Education
PhD, Mercer University; MEd, Troy University; BA, University of Georgia
Research
Novice Teachers, Title I Schools, Socio-Pedagogy
![Joanne Previts Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Joanne%20Previts.jpg?h=caf28d62&itok=voSjQbzp)
Dr. Joanne Previts
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
![Rui Kang](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/rui_kang_highres_crop_7.jpg?h=7ce96cc7&itok=mueoi2k4)
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
![Cynthia Alby](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/cynthia_alby.jpg?h=8f391919&itok=p7qAdd0Z)
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
![Russ Merritt - Teacher Education](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2022-08/8A1B5447-9AB8-4AC2-93E3-0FAF457519D3_1_201_a.jpeg?h=43533a4d&itok=2YjKGI9E)
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
![SRoman-Oliver headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-08/B3A4C7B9-05D2-4760-8BB5-D7A46D56695D.jpeg?h=06156ce5&itok=gmRbDteE)
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
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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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, 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
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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
Partnerships and Field Placements
Image
Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
![Stephen Wills](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Stephen%20Wills.jpg?h=36cb1509&itok=tSH5S7Bz)
Education
PhD, University of Alabama; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BS, Auburn University
![Kim Muschaweck Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Kim%20Muschaweck.jpg?h=6e126a78&itok=1dqcIOyP)
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.
![Mary Hiller Crook](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/crookhiller.jpg?h=f0e6b76b&itok=dkq2aEYF)
Education
EdS, Georgia College; MAT, Piedmont College; BSEd, University of Georgia
Research
Co-Teaching; Teacher Motivation; Teacher Education
Professional Service
Faculty Advisor - Best Buddies
![RGrimes Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Roddran%20Grimes.jpg?h=c63872c2&itok=4Q7jhbMS)
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
![Mike Newton](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/mikenewton.jpg?h=421351b2&itok=k8bNLwEs)
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
![Robert Sumowski Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/Rob%20Sumowski%20without%20glasses%20-%20official%20headshot.jpg?h=3d6c755c&itok=TMBpPep1)
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
![Keisha Foston](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/keisha_foston.jpg?h=fb51d872&itok=8MAQR0B4)