Department of Teacher Education
Meet the Team
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Dr. Joanne Previts
Interim Chair of Teacher Education
CBX 70 Georgia College
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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Early Childhood 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
Education
EdS, Georgia College and State University; MEd, Georgia College and State University; BS, Georgia College and State University
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Education
MEd, Georgia College; EdS, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University
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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 Faculty
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College
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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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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, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
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
PhD, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BA, The University of Alabama
Research
Diversity and Social Justice Education; Critical Race and Gender Theories in Education; Pre-service Teacher Ideologies and Practices
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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, 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
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

Early Childhood 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
Education
EdS, Georgia College and State University; MEd, Georgia College and State University; BS, Georgia College and State University
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Education
MEd, Georgia College; EdS, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University
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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 Faculty
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Education
EdD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College & State University; BA, Wesleyan College
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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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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, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
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
Image
Education
PhD, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BA, The University of Alabama
Research
Diversity and Social Justice Education; Critical Race and Gender Theories in Education; Pre-service Teacher Ideologies and Practices
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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, 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
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, Georgia College and State University; MEd, Georgia College and State University; BS, Georgia College and State University

Education
MEd, Georgia College; EdS, Georgia College & State University; BS, Georgia College & State University

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
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.

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

Education
PhD, Kent State University; MAEd, Baldwin Wallace College; BBA, University of Toledo
Research
Global Citizenship Education; Teacher Identity Development; Teacher Education
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
PhD, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BA, The University of Alabama
Research
Diversity and Social Justice Education; Critical Race and Gender Theories in Education; Pre-service Teacher Ideologies and Practices
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.
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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
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
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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. 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
PhD, Auburn University; MEd, Auburn University; BA, The University of Alabama
Research
Diversity and Social Justice Education; Critical Race and Gender Theories in Education; Pre-service Teacher Ideologies and Practices

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

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
Partnerships and Field Placements
Image
Mrs. Claire Garrett
Partnerships and Field Placements
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205
