Welcome to the John H. Lounsbury College of Education at Georgia College & State University, where we are committed to developing future teachers and leaders in the field of education who are Architects of Change. As Interim Dean, I invite you to explore our website and discover the numerous opportunities that await you.
Whether you are pursuing your undergraduate degree or advancing your career in our graduate programs, our dedicated faculty members and staff are here to support you on your journey. Our partnerships with P-12 schools, professional organizations, and communities help to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all. Indeed, there is a great need for professional educators and our graduates are in high-demand because of these partnerships, our rigorous academic programs, and dedication to developing the whole-educator.
Our mission is well-defined: “The John H. Lounsbury College of Education innovatively and collaboratively develops and empowers educational professionals, P-12 communities, and the Georgia College community to promote diversity, equity, advocacy, and excellence in learning, teaching, service, and scholarship.” We are a supportive community who value life-long learning, collaboration, and ingenuity.
Thank you for visiting our website. I welcome you to join us as we pursue, embrace, and create opportunities to continually develop as professional educators, and positively impact the field of education and the lives of K-12 students.
Warm Regards,
Joanne L. Previts
Interim Dean
College of Education
Contact Information
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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
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Dr. Nicole DeClouette
Interim 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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Shanquita Lewis
Coordinator of Office Services
220D Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-6205
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Ms. Shanda Brand
Director of Graduate Programs
217A Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-1383
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Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-4546
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Mr. David Ladd
Certification Officer
228B Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-2514
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Dr. Eric Carlyle
Coordinator of Accreditation
220B Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-8563
Education
PhD, Walden University; Ed.S, Columbus State University; MEd, Georgia Southern University; BA, Georgia Southern University
Research
Organizational Effectiveness, Educational Leadership, PBIS, School Culture and School Climate, School/Continuous Improvement, Education Policy
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Emily Lim Boewadt
Senior Development Officer
129 Parks Memorial Building
478-445-5137
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Dr. Adam Whitaker
Coordinator of Call Me MiSTER/AAMI
220E Kilpatrick Education Center
478-445-8594
Education
EdD, Texas A&M University; MEd, Dallas Baptist University; MEd, University of Texas at Arlington; BA, Dillard University
Research
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Collegiate High Schools, Student Success (1st year experience)
Academic Advisors
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
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
![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
![nicole_declouette](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/nicole_declouette.jpg?h=8f391919&itok=dVfdlptO)
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
![shanquita_lewis](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/shanquita_lewis.jpg?h=9e5d2fcc&itok=qmfBaGr5)
Shanquita Lewis
![SBrand headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/5B855816-9029-49C6-9BDC-232557517BCD.jpeg?h=425f4fca&itok=H0Nvd2Lc)
Ms. Shanda Brand
![Keisha Foston](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/keisha_foston.jpg?h=fb51d872&itok=8MAQR0B4)
Mrs. Keisha Foston
![david ladd](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/david_ladd.jpg?h=abc8f633&itok=ydeDP3dN)
Mr. David Ladd
![Eric Carlyle's headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2023-12/8E79F823-28F2-4CCA-BDB1-0E9202FAD897.jpeg?h=f870bca0&itok=9aOI4k4X)
Dr. Eric Carlyle
Education
PhD, Walden University; Ed.S, Columbus State University; MEd, Georgia Southern University; BA, Georgia Southern University
Research
Organizational Effectiveness, Educational Leadership, PBIS, School Culture and School Climate, School/Continuous Improvement, Education Policy
![ELBoewadt headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2021-09/ELB%20Pic.jpg?h=c754d83f&itok=PKWjP0_e)
Emily Lim Boewadt
![Adam Whitaker](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2023-09/599C6316-D552-4E9D-B90A-5208CFD9AEAD_1_201_a.jpeg?h=019bd509&itok=FfR926RX)
Dr. Adam Whitaker
Education
EdD, Texas A&M University; MEd, Dallas Baptist University; MEd, University of Texas at Arlington; BA, Dillard University
Research
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Collegiate High Schools, Student Success (1st year experience)
Education
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University
B.A., Spanish
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
![Noris Price](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/noris_price.jpg?h=e8281b8a&itok=9BCG9T0R)
Dr. Noris Price
![Eric Arena](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2020-09/eric_arena.jpg?h=9cf64f75&itok=Uq0Iln95)
Mr. Eric Arena
![Dr. Runee B. Sallad](/sites/default/files/styles/faculty_bio/public/images/faculty/2023-09/Sallad%2C%20Runee.jpg?h=51a5dc2c&itok=8pSfmp7A)