Department of Teaching and Learning

 

Faculty Profiles and Curricula Vitae

The Department of Teaching and Learning faculty includes the department chair and 23 full-time faculty members. They have the highest degrees in their fields, value excellence, and are committed to Teaching, Research and Service. Our distinguished faculty prepare our undergraduate and graduate students to become informed, capable and ethical practitioners who are reflective decision-makers.

Teaching	Research Interests
Dr. Barbara R. Ridener , Chair and Associate Professor Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
Dr. Eileen N. Ariza , Professor Ed.D. Multilingual/Multicultural Education, University of Massachusetts
Dr. Rina Bousalis , Assistant Professor Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction: Social Science Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.
Dr. Susannah L. Brown , Professor Ph.D. Art Education, Florida State University
Dr. Victoria S. Brown , Associate Professor Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Management, University of West Florida
Dr. Bessie P. Dernikos , Assistant Professor Ed.D. Curriculum & Teaching with specialization in Literacy Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Dr. Penelope J. Fritzer , Professor Emeritus Ph.D. English, University of Miami
Dr. Joseph M. Furner , Professor Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction/Mathematics Education, minor: Computer Technology in Mathematics and Education, University of Alabama
Dr. Alyssa R. Gonzalez-DeHass , Professor Ph.D. Educational Psychology, minor: Psychology, University of Florida
Dr. Deborah L. Harris , Associate Professor Ph.D. Curriculum Teaching and Educational Policy, Michigan State University
Dr. Robyn L. Klein , Coordinator of Student Teaching and Secondary Education Ed.D. Educational Leadership: Specialization: Teacher Preparation, Lynn University
Dr. David Kumar , Professor Ed.D. Science Education, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Susanne Lapp , Associate Professor Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Cincinnati
Jodi Leit , Instructor/advisor M.Ed. Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University
Philomena S. Marinaccio , Associate Professor Ph.D. Special Education/Reading, University of Miami
Dr. Ann Musgrove , Assistant Professor Ed.D. Adult and Community Education, Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Bryan H. Nichols , Assistant Professor Ph.D. Science Education, University of South Florida—Tampa
Dr. Jillian Powers , Assistant Professor Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction: Instructional Technology, Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Angela E. Rhone , Professor Ed.D. Curriculum & Teaching, University of North Carolina
Dr. Patricia P. Willems , Associate Professor Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Florida
Dr. Andrew Brewer , Associate Director for Academic and Assessment Support Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Central Florida

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