Department of Teacher Education
Meet the Team
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
Ms. H. Gracie Weaver
Administrative Assistant
228 Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-4577
Elementary Education Faculty
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
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College and State University; BS, Georgia College and State University
Research
Making the Most of Classroom Instruction and Its Affects on the Instructional Support Domain
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MS, Troy University; BS, University of Georgia
Research
Social class and gender in education; The working lives of women teachers; The use of social media in education; Classroom environment and aesthetics
Middle Grades Education Faculty
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
Secondary Education Faculty
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
Special Education Faculty
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
Ms. Heather Cox
GC THRIVE Academic Coordinator
228M Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-2360
Education
BA, Mercer University; MEd Georgia College & State University
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
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
Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-4546
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
Ms. H. Gracie Weaver
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
PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia College and State University; BS, Georgia College and State University
Research
Making the Most of Classroom Instruction and Its Affects on the Instructional Support Domain
Education
PhD, University of Georgia; MS, Troy University; BS, University of Georgia
Research
Social class and gender in education; The working lives of women teachers; The use of social media in education; Classroom environment and aesthetics
Middle Grades Education Faculty
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
Secondary Education Faculty
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
Special Education Faculty
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
Ms. Heather Cox
GC THRIVE Academic Coordinator
228M Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-2360
Education
BA, Mercer University; MEd Georgia College & State University
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
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
Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-4546
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, 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
Special Education Faculty
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
Ms. Heather Cox
GC THRIVE Academic Coordinator
228M Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-2360
Education
BA, Mercer University; MEd Georgia College & State University
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
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
Mrs. Keisha Foston
Director of Partnerships and Field Placement
220G Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-4546
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
Ms. Heather Cox
Education
BA, Mercer University; MEd Georgia College & State University
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
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