Emily Harrison

Instructor

Emily Harrison

Instructor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum

Bio

Innovative educator specializing in digital learning, curriculum design, and gifted education. Passionate about fostering creativity and critical thinking through authentic, technology-enhanced learning experiences.

  • EMHARRISON@augusta.edu
  • (706) 826-1000
  • UH 325

Education

  • EDS, Curriculum and Instruction Augusta University, 2016

  • MED, Curriculum and Instruction Augusta University, 2015

  • BSED, Early Childhood Education and Augusta University, 2013

Certifications

  • Reading Endorsement Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2016

  • Gifted Endorsement - Gifted In-Field Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2015

Awards & Honors

  • E. Paul Torrance Creativity Teacher of the Year Award Georgia Association for Gifted Children, 2023

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • EDUC 6273

    Curr & Pro Design for Gifted
  • EDUC 6271

    Intro to Gifted Education

Teaching Interests

Gifted education, curriculum design, digital learning integration, and innovative instructional practices. Experienced in facilitating graduate-level coursework that bridges research, creativity, and real-world classroom application.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Innovative Instruction to Cultivate Young Adolescents' Creativity in a Virtual World, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Creative problem solving, digital innovation in K–12 education, AI integration for instructional design, and curriculum alignment for gifted and advanced learners.