Susan Edwards
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Edwards is a former middle grades mathematics teacher. She received her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a focus on K-8 mathematics education.
Education
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Ph.D., Education, Other
University of North Carolina -, 2006
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MED, Curriculum and Instruction
Coppin State University, 2001
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BS, Special Education and Teaching
East Carolina University, 1989
Certifications
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Elementary Education
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2007
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Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2006
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Middle Grades Mathematics
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1994
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Learning Disabilities
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1990
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Mentally Handicapped
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 1989
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Dr. Edwards teaches pre-service and in-service teachers in initial certification courses. Her primary teaching interests are mathematics education and middle grades education.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Like a chameleon: A beginning teacher's journey to implement active learning, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Active Learning in the Middle Grades Classroom, 2016
Book, Scholarly-New
- Active Learning in Middle School Mathematics, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Active learning in the middle grades classroom: Overcoming the barriers to implementation, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bringing reality to classroom management in teacher education, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Edwards research focus is in the area of active learning in middle grades education. In particular, she is interested in exploring what supports teachers need in order to be able to implement active learning instructional strategies.
Department Service
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Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Search Committee for Department Chair of Teacher Education
2014 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Learning Theory/Pedagogy
2013 - 2014
Role: Committee Chair
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Middle Grades Program Coordinator
2010 - 2014
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Department of Teacher Education Tenure and Promotions Guidelines Committee
2013
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Faculty Development Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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COE Promotions & Tenure Guidelines Revisions Committee
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Chair
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Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Education
- 2014
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education Curriculum Committee
2013 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Regents University Professional Education Council
2013 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Georgia Regents University Desire 2 Learn Task Force
2014
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta State University Academic Policies Committee
2011 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta State University Program Advisory Committee
2011 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Middle School Journal
2011 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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PSC Task Force on Embedded Endorsements
2015 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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Program Chair for Best Practices session for Georgia Professors of Middle Level Education
2013 - 2014