Kim Barker
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
The Graduate School
Education
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Ph.D., Teaching and Learning
Georgia State University, 2016
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MED, Reading/Language & Literacy Education
Georgia State University, 2006
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Berry College, 1986
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BA, Spanish Language and Literature
Berry College, 1986
Certifications
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English, 9-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2013
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Early Childhood Education P-5
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006
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Reading Endorsement, K-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006
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Gifted Endorsement, K-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2005
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ESOL P-12 Endorsement
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2004
Awards & Honors
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Adobe eLearning Design Award
Adobe, 2021
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Outstanding Faculty Member
College of Education, 2020
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Research Award
Augusta University College of Education, 2019
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Outstanding Ph.D. in Teaching and Teacher Education Award,
Georgia State University, Middle and Secondary Education, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDTD 6120
Basic Instruction in Literacy
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ELED 3271
Child Lit to Teach Reading
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ELED 4313
Literacy II: Adv. Inst. EE
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SPED 3008
Assess & Instruct in Literacy
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EDTD 6950
Selected Topics
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SPED 5008
Assess & Instruct in Literacy
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EDTD 5275
Intro to Literacy Assessment
Teaching Interests
Literacy, ESOL endorsement, Educational Foundations
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Preparing Middle Level Teachers Through a Collaborative Documentary Novel Study, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- “It felt good to be included”: A mixed-methods study of pre-kindergarten teachers’ experiences with professional learning, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Best practices in middle level quaranteaching: Strategies, tips and resources amidst COVID-19., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Examining One Collaborative Learning Community: The Partnership Retreat, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Responsive classroom management: Empowering students and teachers in urban schools, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Teacher education for diverse contexts; literacy/reading; English learner (EL) students; urban education; high-need schools; positive learning environment; professional development school partnerships and interprofessional learning
Department Service
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Search Committee - Department Chair of Teaching and Leading
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Site-Coordinator for Partner School Jenkins White Elementary (formerly Intermediate Literacy and Math Center)
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Steamify Competition
2019
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Steamify Competition
2018
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Faculty Search Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Get Augusta Reading Summit - Planning Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Literacy Center Advisory Board
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee - AU Literacy Center Director
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Reviewer - Doctorate of Instructional Innovation Selection Process
2020 - 2020
Role: Other
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Rights and Responsibilities Committee
2016 - 2019
Role: Committee Chair
Professional Service
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Georgia Educational Research Association
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of Educational Technology and Society
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Richmond County School System - Professional Learning
- 2019
Public Service
