Faculty and Staff Directory

Department of Teacher Education

Meet the Team

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Stacie Pettit headshot

Dr. Stacie Pettit

Chair of Teacher Education
228H Kilpatrick Hall
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

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Ms. H. Gracie Weaver

Administrative Assistant
228 Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-4577

Elementary Education Faculty

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Olha Osobov

Dr. Olha Osobov

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228D
478-445-5718
Education

PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University

Research

 English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature

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Stacy Schwartz

Dr. Stacy Waller

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228F
478-445-6204
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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Ms. Jessie Affleck

228G Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-3311

Dr. Melissa Martino

228D Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-1909
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

Dr. Christina Gillespie

228A Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-2519
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

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Dr. Miriam Jordan

Program Coordinator
Room 217C
478-445-1812
Education

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

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Dr. Andrea Christoff

Program Coordinator
Room 228M
478-445-8572
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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Dr. Rachel Bray

Room 137
478-445-4549
Education

PhD, Mercer University; MEd, Troy University; BA, University of Georgia

Research

Novice Teachers, Title I Schools, Socio-Pedagogy

Secondary Education Faculty

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Rui Kang

Dr. Rui Kang

Program Coordinator
Room 217D
478-445-0512
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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Cynthia Alby

Dr. Cynthia Alby

GC Journeys
Room 106
478-445-2358
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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Russ Merritt - Teacher Education

Dr. Russ Merritt

Room 141A
478-445-1721
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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Dr. Suzanna Roman-Oliver

Room 128
478-445-6171
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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Stephen Wills

Dr. Stephen Wills

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228A
478-445-4481
Education

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

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Dr. Kim Muschaweck

Program Co-Coordinator
Room 228I
478-445-5404
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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Mary Hiller Crook

Ms. Mary Hiller Crook

Room 228K
478-445-5998
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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Ms. Heather Cox

GC THRIVE Academic Coordinator
228M Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-2360
Education

BA, Mercer University; MEd Georgia College & State University

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Mike Newton

Dr. Mike Newton

Room 115
478-445-0150
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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Dr. Rob Sumowski

Room 217B
478-445-2127
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 Hall
478-445-4546