Teacher Education Part Time Faculty

tmbailey@valdosta.edu 

Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership

Kennesaw State University (2017)

M.Ed. in Special Education

魅色天堂 (2009)

B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences

University of Georgia (2007)

Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning

Piedmont College (2011)

Teaching Fields: Elementary Education

liball@valdosta.edu 

M.Ed. in Special Education

University of North Florida (2002)

B.A. in Mass Communication

University of South Florida (1994)

Teaching Fields: Deaf Education, Communication, Culture, and Language

kalbass@valdosta.edu 

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology

American College of Education

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Saint Leo University

B.Ed. in Elementary Education

Saint Leo University

A.A. in Arts

North Florida Community College

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision

jamathis@valdosta.edu 

M.A. in Interpreting Studies

Western Oregon University (2021)

B.S. in American Sign Language and English Interpreting

魅色天堂 (2015)

Teaching Fields: Simultaneous and Consecutive Transliterating English to English Sign Systems

Recent Publications or Presentations:

Beal, J. (2021) The Black Perspective: A Need for Representation and Inclusion in ASL/English Interpreter Training Programs (master's thesis). Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon. 

kbender@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Education 

Hofstra University (1996) 

B.A. in Education 

Villanova University (1989) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Piedmont University (2021) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

Piedmont University (2023) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision, Elementary Education, and Literacy Assessing and Instruction 

tkbonanni@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (1983) 

B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (1985) 

Teaching Fields: Serving Students with Diverse Needs, Student Teaching Supervision, and Elementary Education 

abridges@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Instructional Technology 

魅色天堂 (1997) 

B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education and English  

魅色天堂 (1995) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership  

魅色天堂 (2001) 

Teaching Fields: Serving Students with Diverse Needs, Sign Systems, and Student Teacher Supervision 

albroad@valdosta.edu   

M.S. in Education (Technology)

Nova Southeastern University (2005)

B.S.Ed. in Physical Education

University of North Alabama (2001)

 Ed.S. in Coaching Pedagogy

魅色天堂 (2012) 

Teaching Fields: Management of Physical Education & Coaching Programs and Fundamentals of Coaching

cbrooken@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Instructional Technology  

University of Houston Clear-Lake (2006) 

B.A. in Elementary Education 

Southern University A&M College (2000) 

Teaching Fields: Methods for Multicultural Education 

chribrooks@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Health and Physical Education 

Florida State University (2011) 

M.Ed. in School Counseling 

魅色天堂 (2003) 

B.Ed. in Health and Physical Education 

魅色天堂 (1994) 

Teaching Fields: Contemporary Issues in Health and Health and Wellness

mmbrooks@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Secondary Education and English 

魅色天堂 (1998) 

B.A. in English  

魅色天堂 (1993) 

B.S. in Secondary Education 

魅色天堂 (1993) 

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology 

魅色天堂 (2010) 

Teaching Fields: Student teaching Supervision, Elementary Education, and Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

bbrummett@valdosta.edu  

M.A.T. in Teaching with a Reading Endorsement  

Columbus State University (2014) 

B.A. in History 

University of West Georgia (2006) 

A.S. in Science 

Southern Union State Community College (1996) 

Ed.S. in Special Education 

University of West Georgia (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

liburns@valdosta.edu  

M.A.T. in Accomplished Teaching (Curriculum and Design) 

Georgia Southern University (2021) 

B.S. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂 (2018) 

Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership 

Georgia Southwestern State University (2023) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision, Elementary Education, and Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

sbutler@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Education 

Georgia Southwestern State University (2003) 

B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2000) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2006) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

cbcampbell@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2004) 

Ed.S. in Middle Grades Education 

Georgia Southwestern University (2002) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

ecardenas@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education 

Lamar University (2022) 

M.A. in Sign Language Education  

Gallaudet University (2017) 

B.S. in Urban and Community Studies 

Rochester Institute of Technology (2014) 

A.A.S. in Applied Computer Technology 

National Technical Institute for the Deaf (2009) 

Teaching Fields: Deaf Community, Culture, and History, Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Classifiers 

Recent Publications or Presentations

Cardenas, E. (2019, December). University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Scenarios of Sign Language Interpretation: Ethical Decision-Making, December 2019.

suzcarter@valdosta.edu   

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

Georgia Southern University (2007)  

Teaching Fields: Serving Students with Diverse Needs

 

sclemons@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

American College of Education 

M.A.T. in Special Education  

魅色天堂  

B.A. in Psychology 

University of West Georgia 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

Capella University  

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision, Elementary Education, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

abcollie@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Mercer University (2015) 

M.Ed. in English Education 

University of Florida (1993) 

B.A. in English  

University of Florida (1990) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership   

University of West Georgia (2018) 

Teaching Fields: Clinical Practice in Elementary Education, Technology for Learning, and Student Teaching Supervision 

courtcox@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Elementary Education 

Kennesaw State University (2019) 

B.A. in Elementary Education (P-5) 

Morehead State University (2015) 

Ed.S. in Elementary Education 

University of West Georgia (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

tcrawford@ucschools.org  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and Literacy 

Liberty University (2021) 

M.A. in Gifted and Talented Education 

Piedmont University (2014) 

B.S. in Reading Endorsement 

Truett McConnell College (2012) 

Ed.S. in Project Management, Leadership, and Literacy 

Piedmont University (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Elementary Education and Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 

acrownover@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Mercer University (2017) 

M.S. in Social Science Education 

University of Tennessee (2009) 

B.A. in History 

University of Georgia (2007) 

Teaching Fields: Using Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning 

mrdaniels@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2002) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Andrew College (1992-1993), University of Georgia (1993-1996) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2004) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

cdavis77personal@gmail.com  

M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂 (2004) 

B.S. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂 (2000) 

Teaching Fields: Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

mdelman@valdosta.edu 

Ed.D. in Educational Innovation 

Augusta University (2024) 

M.Ed. in Music Education 

Kent State University (2015) 

B.S. in Music Education 

Wright State University (2004) 

Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Studies 

Augusta University (2021) 

Teaching Fields: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning, Inverstigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education, and Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 

Recent Publications or Presentations:

GAPS2 International Conference 2023: Creative Collaborations in Music and Art Education

CPED Convening 2023: Culturally Responsive/Sustaining Pedagogy in Practice

National Council of Teachers of English: Culturally Responsive/Sustaining Pedagogy in Practice

National Writing Project South Conference 2023: Writing Engagements that Individuals Learning and Skill Development

GADOE Classroom Conversations Podcast 2023: Building Collaborative Community

arderis@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Special Education 

University of New Orleans (2005) 

M.Ed. Special Education 

University of New Orleans (2001) 

B.A. in Psychology 

University of New Orleans (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Assessment in Elementary Education 

shedunn@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Adult and Continuing Education 

Florida Atlantic University (2020) 

M.Ed. in Reading Education (K-12) 

Florida Atlantic University (2004) 

B.A. in Elementary Education (K-6) 

Florida Atlantic University (2002) 

A.A. in Elementary Education 

Broward Community College (2000) 

Ed.S. in School Leadership 

Florida Atlantic University (2010) 

Teaching Fields: Methods for Multicultural Education, Teaching Elementary Science Methods, Survey of Science Standards for Elementary Education, Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

Recent Publications or Presentations

Dunn, S., Brown, V. (2021). Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Culturally Diverse Online Learners. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. 24(4)


Dunn, S. (2020). Factors Predicting the Estimated Success of Culturally Diverse Students in Online Courses in Post- Secondary Education (Publication No. 28027728) [Doctoral dissertation, Florida Atlantic University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii (January,4&5, 2020)


Presented at the National Organization of Student Success Conference (NOSS), Nashville, Tennessee, (March 5&6, 2020)


Presented (virtually) at the Colorado Community College Online Conference, (October 15&16, 2020)


Presented (virtually) at Florida Developmental Education Conference, (October 22, 2020)


Webinar Host- Colorado Community College, (December 2, 2020) and
Golden Key Academy, (January 26, 2021)


Presented (virtually) at the International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, in Coca Beach, Florida, (February11, 2021)


Presented (virtually) at Eastern Education Research Association, (February 19, 2021)


Presented (virtually) at Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, (April 2, 2021)

M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

魅色天堂 (2017)

B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education

魅色天堂 (2016)

Teaching Fields: Coaching Principles

enfolk@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Elementary Education 

Kennesaw State University (2016) 

B.S. Elementary Education 

Kennesaw State University (2013) 

Ed.S. in Elementary Education 

University of West Georgia (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Emergent Literacy Through Children Literature, Teaching Math Methods for Elementary Education 

hfforemes@valdosta.edu 

M.S. in Health and Physical Education

魅色天堂 (2010)

B.S. in Health and Physical Education

魅色天堂 (1998)

Teaching Fields: Curriculum Development in Physical Education and First Aid

agaluskin@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Applied Linguistics 

Montclair State University (2023) 

B.A. in Theatre 

Ramapo College of NJ (2007) 

A.A. in Theatre 

Bergen Community College (2004) 

Teaching Fields: Simultaneous and Consecutive English/American Sign Language Interpreting 

salashley@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂 (2015) 

M.A. in Secondary English 

魅色天堂 (2010) 

B.A. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂 (2008) 

Teaching Fields: Classroom Management, Student Teaching Supervision, and Content Teaching Methods of Middle Grades or Secondary Education

eghionis@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Professional Leadership 

Converse University (2022) 

M.A.T. in Special Education 

Converse University (2015) 

M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Educational Psychology  

Moscow University of Psychology and Sociology (1998) 

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education and Educational Psychology 

Moscow University of Psychology and Sociology (1995) 

Teaching Fields: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Student Teaching Supervision 

Recent Publications or Presentations

Ghionis, E. (2024). Autism Spectrum Disorder Professional Development and Self-Efficacy of Special Education Teachers. National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

Ghionis, E. (2022). The Problem of Implementing Inclusive Education in Kyrgyzstan: The Theory and Practice of Understanding

Ghionis, E. (2022). Post-Covid-19 Education of Students with Special Needs

Ghionis, E. (2020). Teachng Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms

egoff@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in School Improvement 

University of West Georgia (2014) 

M.S. in Early Childhood Education  

Florida State University (1996) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Florida State University (1995) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Piedmont College (2005) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Assessment to Promote Student Learning 

kgraziano@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education  

University of San Francisco (2003) 

M.S. in Counselor Education  

Central Connecticut State University (2000) 

B.A. in Journalism 

University of Connecticut (1993) 

Teaching Fields: Methods for Multicultural Education, Technology for Learning, Survey of Science standards for Elementary Education, Teaching Elementary Science Methods, and Differentiated Instruction 

Recent Publications or Presentations:

Graziano, K. J., Foulger, T. S., & Borthwick, A. C. (2023). Design Pillars for Technology-Infused Teacher Preparation Programs. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Journal, 23(1).

Foulger, T. S., Graziano, K. J., & Borthwick, A. C. (2023). Initiating the Four Pillars of Technology Infusion in a Teacher Preparation Programs. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Journal, 23(1).

djcroft@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2014) 

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2009) 

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2007) 

Teaching Fields: Integrating Creativity and Critical Thinking in Elementary Education and Differentiating Instruction in P-5

trgreenway@valdosta.edu  

M.S.Ed. in Physical Education and Health 

Valdosta State College (1991) 

B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education 

Valdosta State College (1985) 

Ed.S. in Education 

Nova University (2007) 

Teaching Fields: Foundations and Technology in Health and Physical Education, Physical Education for Exceptional  

ttgriffin@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2014) 

M.A. in Special Education 

Georgia Southern University (1995) 

B.S. in Psychology 

Valdosta State College (1993) 

Ed.S. in School Psychology  

魅色天堂 (2003) 

Teaching Fields: Research Methodology in Education 

erhanna@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂  

B.S. in Middle Grades Education 

魅色天堂 

Ed.S. in Curriculum Instruction Management Administration 

Nova Southeastern University 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

akeharris@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Elementary Education 

魅色天堂 (2022) 

B.S. in Elementary Education 

魅色天堂 (2021) 

Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership  

魅色天堂 (2023) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction, Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning, and Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives  

sngregor@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂  

M.Ed. in Special Education 

魅色天堂 (1998) 

B.S. in Education 

魅色天堂 (1997) 

Ed.S. in Special Education 

魅色天堂 (2005) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

abcassot@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Education 

Walden University (2012) 

B.S. in Education (Health and Physical Education, Early Childhood Education, Adapted Special Education) 

魅色天堂 (2008) 

Ed.S. in Coaching Pedagogy and Physical Education  

魅色天堂 (2015) 

Teaching Fields: Contemporary Program Development, Communication Skills for Coaches, Health and Wellness for Life, and Social Contexts for Coaching 

erinhughes@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Liberty University (2021) 

M.S. in Elementary Education 

Troy University (2009) 

B.S. in Elementary Education 

Troy University (2007) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Liberty University (2013) 

Teaching Fields: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning and Literary Assessing and Instruction

jachunter@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership 

Kennesaw State University (2019) 

M.Ed. in Elementary Education 

Delta State University (2006) 

B.S. in Elementary Education 

Delta State University (2003) 

Ed.S. in Elementary Education 

Delta State University (2010) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

Mercer University (2025) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning 

jjones6@valdosta.edu  

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Clemson University (2009) 

M.A. in Educational Leadership 

University of South Carolina (2002) 

B.A. in Special Education 

Converse College (1999) 

Teaching Fields: Behavior Management & Positive Behavior Supports and Evidence Based Methods & Strategies 

Recent Publications or Presentations:

Jones, J. & Dearybury, J. (2022). The playful life: The power of play in our every day. Wiley Jossey-Bass: San Fransisco, CA.

Dearybury, J. & Jones, J. (2020). The playful classroom: The power of play for all ages. Wiley Jossey-Bass: San Fransisco, CA.

jtkeppler@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Florida State University (2017) 

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Science 

Florida State University (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction, Social Emotional Learning and Classroom Management, and Emergent Literacy Through Children’s Literature  

mekirkland@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies 

Georgia Southern University (2013) 

M.S. in English Education  

Georgia State University (2005) 

B.S. in English Education 

Florida State University (1992) 

Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning  

Georgia Southern University (2007) 

Teaching Fields: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives, Assessment to Promote Student Learning, and Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 

anmills@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2021) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2011) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice 

alovell@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Literacy and Mathematics K-6 

Walden University (2009) 

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Emmanuel College (2006) 

Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Studies 

Augusta University (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Emergent Literacy through Children’s Literature 

kmarble@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation 

Capella University (2021) 

M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision 

University of Phoenix (2010) 

M.Ed. in Adult Education and Distance Learning  

University of Phoenix (2004) 

B.S. in Elementary Education (Language Arts) 

Utah State University (1994) 

Teaching FieldsTeacher Leadership Residency

dbmarshall@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2004) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Georgia Southern University (1987) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership  

魅色天堂 (2010) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Differentiated Instruction in Middle Grades and Secondary Education 

lkraulerson@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Education  

Troy University (2004) 

B.S. in Secondary Education of English 

魅色天堂 (2002) 

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology with Media Certification 

魅色天堂 (2013) 

Teaching Fields: Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education and Differentiated Instruction 

rmason@valdosta.edu  

M.S.Ed. in Secondary Social Studies 

State University of New York (1999) 

B.S. in History 

State University of New York (1995) 

A.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences 

Niagara County Community College (1992) 

Teaching Fields: Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Survey of Science Standards for Elementary Education, and Science of Reading

lmattes@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Elementary Education 

University of West Georgia (2021) 

B.S. in Elementary Education 

Kennesaw State University (2020) 

A.A. in Early Childhood Education  

Chattahoochee Technical College (2017) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction and Teaching Math Methods for Elementary Education 

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2019) 

M.S. in Education 

Jacksonville State University (1990) 

B.S. in Elementary Education 

Jacksonville State University (1986) 

Teaching Fields: Emergent Literacy through Children’s Literature and Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice 

vlmays@valdosta.edu 

Ph.D. in Leadership in Educational Administration 

Capella University (2010) 

M.S. in Public Administration 

魅色天堂 (1999) 

B.A. in Speech Communication 

魅色天堂 (1997) 

Ed.S. in Elementary Education  

Troy State University (2004) 

Teaching Fields: Language and Learning Disabilities, Serving Students with Diverse Needs, and Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives 

famcfadden@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Health and Kinesiology 

魅色天堂 (1991) 

B.S. in Health and Kinesiology 

魅色天堂 (1985) 

A.S. in Health and Physical Education 

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (1983) 

Teaching Fields: Personal Fitness, Contemporary and Comprehensive Health Issues, Comprehensive Health Education, and Nutrition for Health and Human Performance 

 

amcginley@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

American College of Education (2023) 

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Georgia State University (1998) 

B.S. in Elementary Education and Science 

Vanderbilt University (1993) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Georgia State University (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction, Student Teaching Supervision, and Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning 

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂 (2025) 

M.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2013) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2011) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

alismitchell@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Literacy  

Walden University (2012) 

B.A. in Early Childhood Education 

Jacksonville State University (2008) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

University of West Georgia (2017) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Literacy Assessing and Instruction 

lmortonson@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Education 

Walden University (2002) 

B.S.Ed. in Physical Education and Health P-12 

魅色天堂 (1985) 

Ed.S. in Leadership 

Lincoln Memorial University (2004) 

Teaching Fields: Human Movement Applications, Health and Wellness for Life, Fitness Working, Principles of Sports Officiating, and Student Learning Seminar 

rnanry@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Secondary Education 

Dowling College (2010) 

B.A. in Psychology  

Hofstra University (2007) 

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Employed Teacher Track Internship and Content Teaching Methods of Middle Grades or Secondary Education 

njnowicki@valdosta.edu 

M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership

魅色天堂 (2022)

B.A. in Adolescent to Young Adult Education

Franciscan University of Stenbenville (2020)

B.A. in History

Franciscan University of Stenbenville (2020)

Teaching Fields: Fitness Walking, Varsity Athletics, and Mind, Body, Strength, & Fitness

amiorr@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Elementary Education 

University of West Georgia (2022) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

University of West Georgia (2020) 

Teaching Fields: Teaching Math Methods for Elementary Education 

kimbparker@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Special Education (Deaf Education) 

University of North Florida (2003) 

B.A. in Communication Disorders (Speech Pathology and Audiology) 

Biola University (1997) 

Teaching Fields: Individualized Education Programs, Classroom Management in Special Education, and Teaching Thinking Skills 

mmpeacock@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂 (2019) 

M.Ed. in Middle Grades Math and Science 

University of Georgia (1998) 

B.S.Ed. in Middle Grades Math and Science 

Georgia College and State University (1996) 

Ed.S. in Gifted Education  

University of Georgia (2009) 

Teaching Fields: Action Research in Elementary Education and Student Teaching 

ckpel@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education 

魅色天堂 (2019) 

B.S.Ed. in Health and Physical Education 

魅色天堂 (2018) 

A.S. in Health and Physical Education 

College of Coastal Georgia (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy, Personal Fitness, and Nutrition for Health and Human Performance 

onrobinson@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership 

Columbus State University (2023) 

M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Albany State University (2014) 

B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2010) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Differentiated Instruction 

llplair@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

University of West Georgia (2020) 

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

University of Georgia (2018) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

University of West Georgia (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

mpresley@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology 

Walden University (2011) 

B.A. in Elementary Education 

University of South Carolina (2007) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Liberty University (2021) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision and Science of Reading 

crapp@valdosta.edu 

M.A. in Professional Counseling

Argosy University (2003)

B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw University (1998)

B.S. in Child and Family Development

University of Georgia (1995)

Ed.S. in School Counseling

University of Georgia (2005)

Teaching Fields: Teacher Leadership Residency

kayreeves@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Instructional Technology in Post-Secondary education 

Troy University (2011) 

B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Armstrong Atlantic State University (2009) 

A.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Costal Georgia Community College (2007) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Walden University (2022) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction and teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom 

amandroberts@valdosta.edu  

M.S. in ASL and English Interpreting 

University of North Georgia (2019) 

B.A. in Fine Arts 

University of Georgia (2010) 

Teaching Fields: Practicum for Educational Interpreters 

mromanelli@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Secondary Mathematics Education 

Kennesaw State University (2021) 

M.A. in Secondary Education 

Dowling College (2010) 

B.A. in Psychology  

Hofstra University (2007) 

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology 

University of West Georgia (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Using Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning 

jpschanck@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2023) 

M.A.Ed. in School Psychology 

Seton Hall University (2004) 

B.A. in Psychology 

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (2002) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

Georgia College and State University (2012) 

Teaching Fields: Collaborative Roles in Education, Behavior Management Support, Language and Learning Disabilities, Serving Students with Diverse Needs, Assessment and Learning 

Recent Publications or Presentations:

Schanck, J. (2023). Improving the retention of special education inclusion teachers: Understanding their experiences in work and preparation in an urban setting. (dissertation). 

lsheffield@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in American Sign Language Interpreting  

University of North Florida (2020)  

B.A. in American Sign Language  

Lamar University (2012) 

Teaching Fields: Simultaneous and Consecutive American Sign Language Interpreting/English 

jfshelton@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Broad-Field Science 

魅色天堂 (1989) 

B.S. in Zoology 

University of Florida (1978) 

Teaching fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

lauradsmith@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Interrelated Special Education 

University of Georgia (1993) 

B.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology  

University of Georgia (1991) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂 (2015) 

Teaching Fields: Classroom Management, Written and Verbal Communication for Teachers, and Using Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning 

gsouthall@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (English Education) 

University of Virginia (2006) 

M.A. in English Education and Writing  

Longwood University (2000) 

B.A. in English Literature with a Concentration in Secondary Education 

Longwood University (1997) 

Teaching Fields: Emergent Literacy through Children’s Literature, Assessment to Promote Student Learning, Teaching Math Methods for Elementary Education, Survey of Science Standard for Elementary Education 

Recent Publications or Presentations

Collaboration in the Classroom: Students Working Together to Enhance Learning. College of the Albemarle Faculty Professional Development. Fall 2022.

jestanley@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Accomplished Teaching) 

魅色天堂 (2013) 

B.S. in Middle Grades Math and Science 

魅色天堂 (2010) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership  

魅色天堂 (2016) 

Teaching Fields: Serving Students with Diverse Needs 

dostrickland@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies (Teacher Leadership) 

Georgia Southern University (2018) 

M.Ed. in Education 

Georgia College (1996) 

B.S. in Science  

Georgia College (1994) 

A.A. in Arts  

Middle Georgia College (1992) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership  

Georgia College and State University (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Differentiated Instruction, Student Teaching Supervision, and Teaching Math Methods for Elementary Education 

shadavis@valdosta.edu 

M.Ed. in Instructional Technology

Kennesaw State University (2016)

B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Kennesaw State University (2008)

Teaching Fields: Technology for Learning and Social Emotional Learning & Classroom Management

sdtanner@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (1997) 

M.Ed. in Elementary Education  

魅色天堂 (1992) 

B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education 

魅色天堂 (1990) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

魅色天堂 (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

mgtew@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education 

魅色天堂 (2021) 

B.S. in Health and Physical Education 

魅色天堂 (2020) 

Ed.S. in Coaching Pedagogy in Physical Education  

魅色天堂 (2025) 

Teaching Fields: Personal Fitness 

sheithomas@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership 

Nova Southeastern University (2010) 

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education  

Albany State University (1995) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education  

Albany State University (1990) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

Nova Southeastern University (2003) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

ltorijano@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education 

Columbus State University (2014) 

B.A. in English Literature 

Columbus State University (2006) 

Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education 

Columbus State University (2021) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

meward@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in K-5 Mathematics 

Walden University (2009) 

B.S. in Early Childhood Education 

魅色天堂 (2006) 

Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development 

Walden University (2012) 

Teaching Fields: Planning, Assessment, & Differentiation, Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education, Teaching Elementary Science Methods, and Methods for Multicultural Education 

tswarren@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 

魅色天堂 (2017) 

M.Ed. in Middle grades 4-8 

魅色天堂 (2009) 

B.S.Ed. in Middle Grades 4-8 (Mathematics, Reading, and Science) 

魅色天堂 (2008) 

Ed.S. in Performance-Based Leadership 

魅色天堂 (2014) 

Teaching Fields: Methods for Multicultural Education, Teaching Elementary Science Methods, Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and Social Emotional Learning and Classroom Management 

marwaters@valdosta.edu  

M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education in Science and Language Arts 

Brenau University (1997) 

B.A. in Middle Grades Education in Science and Social Studies 

Brenau University (1995) 

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership 

Lincoln Memorial University (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Foundations of Teacher Leadership 

adewatson@valdosta.edu  

Ed.D. in Professional Leadership 

Converse University (2022) 

M.S. in Administration and Supervision 

Converse College (2017) 

B.A. in Special Education (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) 

Converse College (2013) 

Teaching Fields: Internship/Clinical Practice in Teaching 

wdwebb@valdosta.edu 

M.A. in Teaching and Learning: Elementary Math

Nova Southeastern University (2014)

B.S. in Early Childhood Education

魅色天堂 (2011)

Ed.S. in K-8 Leadership in Mathematics Education

Regent University (2018)

Teaching Fields: Emergent Literacy through Children's Literature, Science of Reading, Literacy Assessing & Introduction, and Planning for Effective Teaching & Learning

catrwhite@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Early Childhood Education 

Mercer University (2017) 

B.A. in Sociology  

Rosemont College (1998) 

A.A. in Preschool Education 

Atlantic Union College (1994) 

Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership  

魅色天堂 (2017) 

Teaching Fields: Student Teaching Supervision 

jasyork@valdosta.edu  

M.A. in Elementary Education  

Alabama State University (1995) 

B.A. in Political Science 

Morehouse College (1990) 

Ed.S. in Elementary Education/Administration 

University of South Alabama (1998) 

Teaching Fields: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning, Student Teaching Supervision, and Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom