Kim Barker
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
- KBARKER@augusta.edu
- (706) 667-4110
- UH 342
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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2024 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2024
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Outstanding Service Award
College of Education and Human Development, 2023
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Adobe eLearning Design Award
Adobe, 2021
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Outstanding Faculty Member
Augusta University College of Education, 2020
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Outstanding Research Award
Augusta University College of Education, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Multi-sensory literacy, Interprofessional education and collaboration, Multi-genre text
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Interprofessional education research: Improving collaboration between teachers and health professionals in support of students and families, 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Realizing the multi-layered benefits of cross-college collaboration in support of teaching, research, and student learning, 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Preparing teachers to teach reading is not a game... Or coud it be?, 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- 10 Quick and Easy Ways to Enhance Early Literacy Instruction: Tips from a School OT, 2024
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Banish the bans: The teacher educators’ role in promoting book access and choice, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Interprofessional education and collaboration, teacher education; literacy/reading; professional development school partnerships
Department Service
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Literacy Center Search Committee - Business Operations Specialist
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee - Department Chair of Teaching and Leading
2022 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Asst/Assoc Professor - T&L (Collier)
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Site-Coordinator for Partner School Jenkins White Elementary (formerly Intermediate Literacy and Math Center)
2017 - 2023
Role: Other
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Steamify Competition
2019
College Service
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Augusta University Literacy Center Advisory Board
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Development Committee
2022 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Impacting Student Learning Planning Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Literacy Center Steering Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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Golden Blocks Legends Launch Event Planning Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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Early Childhood Education Journal
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates
2021 - Present
Role: Member
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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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Georgia State University Teaching and Learning PhD Program
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
Public Service
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Literacy is Health Planning Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Happy Adams Family [HAF] Instagram Santa for Jenkins White Elementary
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
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Holiday Wrapping Paper Drive
2022 - 2022
Role: Member
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Intermediate Literacy and Math Center - Books and Clothing Drive
2019 - 2021
Role: Other
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Information on screen time for parents
2019
Role: Guest Speaker
