{"id":3062,"date":"2024-10-22T19:54:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T23:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-03-09T22:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T02:54:15","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about","title":{"rendered":"About – College of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"Hero-minimal container\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-down\">\n <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About COE<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <nav class=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n <div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tHome\n<\/span><\/div> <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"main\">\n <div class=\" \">\n<div class=\"content-with-sidebar\">\n\n<div class=\"main__sidebar\">\n\n\n\n <nav class='Subnav Subnav--widget' aria-label=\"Sub navigation\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-left\">\n <h2 class=\"Subnav__heading\">\n College of Education <\/h2>\n\n\n <button class=\"Subnav__toggle\" data-expand aria-expanded=\"true\">\n In This Section<span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n <\/button>\n \n <ul class=\"Subnav__list\">\n <li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about \">About<\/a><button class='Subnav__sub-toggle' aria-label='Toggle sub menu' data-expand aria-expanded='false'><span class='close-toggle'><\/span><\/button>\n<ul>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/dean \">Office of the Dean<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/assessment-accreditation \">Assessment & Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/conferences \">Conferences<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/employment \">Employment Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/southern-educator-newsletter \">Southern Educator Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/about\/bricks \">Centennial Plaza Brick Campaign<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/degrees-programs \">Degrees & Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/faculty-staff \">Faculty & Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/departments \">Academic Departments<\/a><button class='Subnav__sub-toggle' aria-label='Toggle sub menu' data-expand aria-expanded='false'><span class='close-toggle'><\/span><\/button>\n<ul>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/departments\/curriculum-foundations-reading \">Curriculum, Foundations & Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/departments\/elementary-special-education \">Elementary & Special Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/departments\/leadership-technology-human-development \">Leadership, Technology, and Human Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/departments\/middle-grades-secondary-education \">Middle Grades & Secondary Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/centers-research \">Centers & Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/future-students \">Future Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/be-a-hero-be-a-teacher \">Be a Hero. Be a Teacher.<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/student-resources \">Student Resources<\/a><button class='Subnav__sub-toggle' aria-label='Toggle sub menu' data-expand aria-expanded='false'><span class='close-toggle'><\/span><\/button>\n<ul>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/student-resources\/call-me-mister \">Call Me MISTER\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/student-resources\/noyce-scholarship-program \">Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/student-resources\/storytelling-in-statesboro \">Storytelling In Statesboro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/news \">News<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/alumni-friends \">Alumni & Friends<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"sidebar-widgets\">\n <div class=\" Widget Widget--gold flush\">\n\n <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\">Contact Info<\/h2>\n <p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <p><\/p>\n <p><\/p>\n <ul class=\"wp-block-list contact-list\">\n <li class=\"contact-email\">\n <a href=\"mailto:educdean@georgiasouthern.edu\">educdean@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"contact-phone\">\n <a href=\"tel:+19124785648\">912-478-5648<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n 275 C.O.E. Drive\r\nP.O. Box 8013\r\nStatesboro, Georgia 30460 <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar-widgets\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"main__content\">\n <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p><strong>������Ƶ College of Education<\/strong> is the premier and primary educator of teachers in Southeast Georgia, and Eagle Educators are known throughout the state and nation for their achievements and dedication to the field of education. The College of Education offers students multiple program opportunities spanning all three Georgia Southern locations and online. Programs offered by the COE prepare future teachers, school psychologists, counselors, school library media specialists, instructional technologists, researchers and leaders through intensive field experiences, cutting-edge technology and research-based instruction. With more than 100 faculty members who are experts in the field, students learn in an environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program options include seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Education majors preparing students for initial teacher certification. At the graduate level, the College offers the Master of Arts in Teaching degree with six available concentrations, 12 master of education degrees, four education specialist degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The College also offers four certificate opportunities and eight graduate-level programs for educators seeking to add an endorsement to their certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>������Ƶ has a strong reputation for producing successful educators after graduation. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience, graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce. According to the Georgia Department of Education, \u201c90% of BSED and MAT graduates between 2018-2021 are still employed as teachers in a public Georgia school district,\u201d and \u201c90% of BSED\/MAT Elementary graduates, 92% of BSED\/MAT graduates, and 91% of BSED\/MAT Special Education graduates are still employed as teachers in a public Georgia school district\u201d (source, GaDOE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of the College\u2019s initial preparation and advanced degree programs is linked to its extensive partnerships with regional schools, educational and community agencies, and other units of ������Ƶ. These collaborations provide vital experiences and benefits to all involved. Whether a K-12 school utilizing the expertise of a COE faculty member or a counseling or school psychology graduate student working with an experienced professional in the field, partnerships are a fundamental role of the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full listing of programs please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/education\/degrees-programs\" title=\"\">COE Education Degree Programs web page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Directors\/Coordinators and Department Chairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Curriculum Foundations & Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department Chair: Kent Rittschof<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Graduate Programs<em><\/em><\/td><td>Concentration\/<br>Location<\/td><td>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curriculum Studies (Ed.D.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/marla-morris\/\"><strong>Marla Morris<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evaluation, Assessment, Research, and Learning (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/cordelia-zinskie\/\"><strong>Cordelia Zinskie<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Education (Ed.S., M.Ed., & Endorsement)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/alma-stevenson\/\"><strong>Alma Stevenson<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applied Research and Evaluation (Graduate Certificate)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/cordelia-zinskie\/\"><strong>Cordelia Zinskie<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Elementary and Special Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interim Department Chair: Greg Chamblee<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Graduate Programs<\/td><td>Concentration\/<br>Location<\/td><td>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elementary Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/katie-brkich\/\"><strong>Katie Brkich<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Mild Disabilities, Moderate-Severe Disabilities<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-stephanie-devine\/\"><strong>Stephanie Devine<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-kathryn-haughney\/\"><strong>Kathryn Haughney<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curriculum & Instruction-Accomplished Teaching (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/kymberly-harris\/\"><strong>Kymberly Harris<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Elementary Education-Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-k-ariel-cornett\/\"><strong>Katherine “Ariel” Cornett<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/jarvais-jackson\/\"><strong>Jarvais Jackson<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Special Education-Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/eric-landers\/\"><strong>Eric Landers<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-barbara-serianni\/\"><strong>Barbara Serianni<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (Endorsement)<\/td><td><em>(Online)<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/kymberly-harris\/\"><strong>Kymberly Harris<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate Programs<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elementary Education (B.S.Ed)<\/td><td><em>Multi-Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/chianti-grant-culver\/\"><strong>Chianti Grant-Culver<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/heather-huling\/\"><strong>Heather Huling<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dual Certification Elementary Education & Special Education (B.S.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-cynthia-massey\/\"><strong>Cynthia Massey<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/courtney-toledo\/\"><strong>Courtney Toledo<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Education (B.S.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/kymberly-harris\/\"><strong>Kymberly Harris<\/strong><br><\/a>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-cynthia-massey\/\"><strong>Cynthia Massey<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interim Department Chair: Mete Akcaoglu<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Graduate Programs<\/td><td>Concentration\/<br>Location<\/td><td>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-elise-cain\/\"><strong>Elise Cain<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School Psychology (Ed.S.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/terry-diamanduros\/\"><strong>Terry Diamanduros<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counselor Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-richard-cleveland\/\"><strong>Richard Cleveland<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counselor Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>School Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-richard-cleveland\/\"><strong>Richard Cleveland<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counselor Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Clinical Mental Health Coordinator<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-pamela-wells\/\"><strong>Pam Wells<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Leadership (M.Ed., & Tier 1 Certificate)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-juliann-mcbrayer\/\"><strong>Juli McBrayer<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher Education Administration (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus (Hybrid) or Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/daniel-calhoun\/\"><strong>Daniel Calhoun<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instructional Technology (Ed.S., M.Ed., Graduate Certificate & ITEC Minor)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-lucas-jensen\/\"><strong>Lucas Jensen<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/w-robin-wofford\/\"><strong>Robin Wofford<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School Library Media (Graduate Certificate)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-lucas-jensen\/\"><strong>Lucas Jensen<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/w-robin-wofford\/\"><strong>Robin Wofford<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Teaching and Learning (Endorsement)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-lucas-jensen\/\"><strong>Lucas Jensen<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/w-robin-wofford\/\"><strong>Robin Wofford<\/strong><\/a><br>Co-Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teacher Leadership (Endorsement)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-juliann-mcbrayer\/\"><strong>Juli McBrayer<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Department of Middle Grades & Secondary Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interim Department Chair: Amee Adkins<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Graduate Programs<\/td><td>Concentration\/<br>Location<\/td><td>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching and Learning (P-12) (Ed.S.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-regina-rahimi\/\"><strong>Regina Rahimi<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Middle Grades Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-shelli-casler-failing\/\"><strong>Shelli Casler-Failing<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secondary Education (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-shelli-casler-failing\/\"><strong>Shelli Casler-Failing<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (M.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-alexandra-reyes\/\"><strong>Alex Reyes<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Health and Physical Education (P-12) Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/chp.georgiasouthern.edu\/hk\/tony-pritchard\/\"><strong>Tony Pritchard<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Middle Grades Education Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-lacey-huffling\/\"><strong>Lacey Huffling<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Secondary Education Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-lacey-huffling\/\"><strong>Lacey Huffling<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)<\/td><td><em>Spanish Education (P-12) Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cah.georgiasouthern.edu\/languages\/personnel\/faculty-staff\/pinilla-herrera\/\"><strong>Angela Pinilla-Herrera<\/strong><\/a><br>Interim Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (Endorsement) Undergraduate and Graduate Level<\/td><td><em>Online (Graduate Level)<br>Statesboro (Undergraduate Level)<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-alexandra-reyes\/\"><strong>Alex Reyes<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gifted In-Field (Endorsement) Undergraduate and Graduate Level<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/lina-soares\/\"><strong>Lina Soares<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teacher Support and Coaching (Endorsement)<\/td><td><em>Online<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/regina-mccurdy\/\"><strong>Regina McCurdy<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate Programs<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Physical Education<br>(B.S.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/chp.georgiasouthern.edu\/hk\/starla-mccollum-2\/\"><strong>Starla McCullom<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Middle Grades Education (B.S.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/dr-taylor-norman\/\"><strong>Taylor Norman<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)<\/td><td><em>Armstrong and Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/directory\/dr-betsy-barrow\/\"><strong>Elizabeth Barrow<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COE Partner Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Degree<em><\/em><\/td><td><strong>Concentration\/<br>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Program Director<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Art Education B.S.<\/td><td><em>Armstrong Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:%20jgarland@georgiasouthern.edu\"><strong>Jeff Garland<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Contact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Development and Family Science B.S. Concentration in Birth Through Kindergarten (deactivated – in teach out)<\/td><td><em>Armstrong Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/directory\/anne-valauri\/\"><strong>Anne Valauri<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Music Education B.M.<\/td><td><em>Statesboro Campus<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:dlangley@georgiasouthern.edu\"><strong>David Langley<\/strong><\/a><br>Program Contact<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COE Board of Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Education Board of Advisors is advisory to the College\u2019s dean providing advice, guidance and support for the development of high quality programs in the College. The Board also assists in promoting a professional image and good relations with the larger community and development of effective collaboration with that community. The COE Board of Advisors meets biannually.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"Table Table__bold \">\n <div class=\"Table__scroll Table__stack\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Affiliation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Dr. Joseph C., “Jody” Barrow-<em>Chair 2023-202<\/em>4<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Deputy Director for the Georgia School Superintendent Association (GSSA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mrs. Dayle Burns<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Retired Educator in Effingham County and wife of State Representative and House Speaker, Jon Burns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Ms. LeeAnne Cowart<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Member State Board of Education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mrs. London Cowart<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Teacher Librarian\/Media Specialist at Stevens Creek Elementary Columbia County Schools, GA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mrs. Sheila Hoynes<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Retired Educator<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Dr. Terry Oatts<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Current Superintendent of Rockdale County Schools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mr. Eddie Pollard<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Former Headmaster, Flint River Academy and retired principal of Fayette County Schools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mr. Mike Royal<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Past Chairman and current member of the State Board<br>of Education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Ms. Rebeccah Phillips<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Teacher, Bethune Middle School<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Ms. Chris Smith Pye<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Organizational and Employee Specialist to School Systems and Corporations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mr. Jeff Shattuck<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Assistant Principal at Gordon Central High School<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Mr. Jerry Snider<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Attorney, Parallon Business Performance Group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Name\">Ms. Melodie Wall<\/td><td data-label=\"Affiliation\">Curriculum Coordinator, Effingham County Schools<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wall of Honor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Education\u2019s <strong>Wall of Honor<\/strong> is a way for you to recognize and honor persons or groups for their contributions to the education profession. Teachers, professors, school leaders, businesses and community groups \u2014 they all have a place on our Wall of Honor. Help us grow the Wall of Honor Tree by adding a <strong>leaf <\/strong>through a gift of $1,200 or by adding a <strong>branch<\/strong> or <strong>foundation stone<\/strong> through a larger gift. Your gift to the College of Education at ������Ƶ will be forever recognized on the Wall of Honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please contact:<br>David Cutler<br>PO Box 8013<br>Statesboro, GA 30460<br>912-478-8527 \u2013 Office<br><a href=\"mailto:dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COE Publications and News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eagle Educator\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College of Education\u2019s annual magazine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/about\/media\/southern-educator-newsletter\/\">Southern Educator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu\/nyar\/\">National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Journal (NYAR Journal) <\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An open-access, peer-reviewed online journal that publishes educational articles on how to reduce harmful risk conditions and promote the well-being of all youth, especially vulnerable youth in schools, families, and communities. The journal is a publication of the College of Education at ������Ƶ and is sponsored by the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference Savannah.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/research\/home\/research-briefs\/\">Research Briefs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/coe\/news\/\">Recent News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n <div class=\"tertiary full-width\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <div class=\"sidebar-widgets\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":3060,"menu_order":-30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3062","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3062"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21605,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3062\/revisions\/21605"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}