Faculty Research Interests
Each year the Doctoral Program updates a listing of Faculty Research Interests in the College of Education. Doctoral students, faculty, other graduate students, and visitors to our website, have found this listing to be a valuable resource.
| Name | Department | Primary Methodology | Research Interests |
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Chrystal Dean 828‐262‐8009 deanco@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Online Professional Teaching Communities Supporting Struggling Learners of Mathematics |
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Greg McClure 828‐262‐2146 mccluregs@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods |
Critical pedagogy Immigration in the Southeast Equity and achievement for English Language Learners Preparing teachers for linguistic and cultural diversity Additional Comments: Ethnographic research |
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Laurie Ramirez 828‐262‐8008 ramirezla@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Self‐Study, Diversity (Cultural, Ethnic, Linguistic) in Education, Middle Grades Teacher Education, Critical Reflection |
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Mardy Brown 828‐262‐1705 brownmn@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods |
Impact on Student Learning Project evaluator for Reich College of Education This is a exit project for Certificate of Teaching Capacity for education majors Additional Comments: Areas of Need: Research‐based strategies for meeting the instructional needs of English Language Learner |
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Sara Olin Zimmerman 828‐262‐2216 zimmermnsj@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | Curriculum, Developing Countries, Instructional Strategies, At-Risk Learners, Special Education |
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Shanan Fitts 828‐262‐8083 fittss@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Immigration, TESOL, bilingual education |
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Theresa Redmond 828‐262‐2239 redmondta@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods |
K‐12 teaching and learning in a digital age, technology and new media, media literacy program development, teaching and learning online, and teaching and learning with Smart Technologies Additional Comments: Also enjoy digital imaging, video production, web design, graphic design, multimedia software design, and the visual arts. |
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Trevor Stewart 828‐262‐2629 stewarttt@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Considering the concept of what it means to be a writer and searching for ways to develop writing instruction that will help students develop an interest in writing and the ability to use writing as a meaning making process. Exploring the influences of standardized testing and policy mandates on the experiences and classroom practices of secondary English teachers. Developing an understanding of how the discourse of educational policy influences the working relationships between teachers and administrators. Examining the role of culture in meaning making in the secondary English classroom. Investigating the use of technology and Web 2.0 tools to facilitate inquiry-based learning. |
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Art Quickenton 828‐262‐3162 quickentonaj@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | Elementary math methods and how students learn |
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David Considine 828‐262‐2270 considinedm@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Media & Technology acquisition & application in education; Middle school curriculum; Literacies |
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Diane Marks 828‐262‐2290 marksdb@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Classroom management Instructional technology Elementary education |
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Jeff Goodman 828‐262‐2176 goodmanjm@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Science Education Media Literacy Documentary Film and Photography Human Wonder Research |
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John Janowiak 828-2623173 janowiakjf@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | Historical research and writing Integrative Medicine Health Education Substance Abuse Stress Management Metaphysics: Meditation & Relaxation Research |
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Kathleen Lynch-Davis 828‐262‐7247 lynchrk@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | mathematical content knowledge for teaching, proportional reasoning and geometry, differences in perceptions of mathematics teachers and administrators, writing in mathematics, and struggling learners in mathematics |
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Leslie Bradbury 828‐262‐2014 upsonlk@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Integrating Science and Language Arts, Science Teacher Mentoring |
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Linda Pacifici 828‐262‐2321 pacificilc@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | *All areas of literacy, teacher professional development, teacher leadership, English Language Learners, curriculum development; Ethnography, teacher as researcher, action research, case study, discourse analysis |
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Melanie Greene 828‐262‐2276 greenemw@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | Curriculum – Theory, Application, Evaluation; Instruction – Strategies, Learning Theory, Young Adolescent/Developmentally; Responsive Instruction; Schooling – Middle Level Philosophy and Organization; Health Education – Policies and Practices; Technology Infusion – Instructional Strategies, ELL and Effective Integration of Technology |
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Pam Schram 828‐262‐2233 schrampw@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Qualitative Methods | Mathematics education |
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Robert Heath 828‐262‐6062 heathrr@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | *Development of teacher leadership through learning communities; *Creation of a school climate of continuous improvement; *Closing achievement gaps and improvement of overall student performance |
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Sandra Oldendorf 828‐262‐2019 oldendorfsb@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Civic Literacy Religion and Education Global Perspective |
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Susan Colby 828‐262‐607 colbysa@appstate.edu |
Curriculum and Instruction | Mixed Methods | * Curriculum and program development and evaluation in teacher education * Evaluation of preservice and practicing teachers * Deep and surface learning |
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Jim Killacky 828‐262‐316 killackycj@appstate.edu |
Early Core Field Experience / Dean's Office | Mixed Methods | Community College Leadership Educational Leadership Early College Adult Education Community Organization and Education |
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Jill Holmes 828‐262‐7750 holmesjw@appstate.edu |
Early Core Field Experience / Dean's Office | Mixed Methods | The effect of bullying in the school environment |
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Cindy McGaha 828‐262‐2632 mcgahac@appstate.edu |
Family and Consumer Sciences | Qualitative Methods | Early childhood curriculum; science curriculum; infant development; atypical development |
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Denise Brewer 828‐262‐7966 brewerdm@appstate.edu |
Family and Consumer Sciences | Quantitative Methods |
Authentic Assessment for Young Children Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children in Schools Collaborative Individualized Education Plans Additional Comments: Survey Methodology: Mainly survey research My focus is on children birth to five years of age. |