College of EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
- JAMES E. MCLEAN, BS, MStat, PhD, Dean, College of Education.
- B. JOYCE STALLWORTH, MEd, EdD, Senior Associate Dean.
- DAVID HARDY, BFA, MS, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Service.
- KATHY SHAVER-WETZEL, MEd, EdS, EdD, Associate Dean for Student Services and Certification.
- DEBORAH A. POWELL, MA, Registrar and Assistant Certification Officer.
FACULTY
First date refers to original appointment to the University. Second date, if any, refers to date of appointment to title listed.
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary
- COLEMAN, JULIANNE, BS (George Mason), MEd (Marymount), PhD (Virginia). Assistant Professor, 2006.
- DAIL, ALANNA ROCHELLE KING, BS, MEd, EdS (Middle Tennessee State), PhD (Vanderbilt). Assistant Professor, 2005.
- FREEMAN, LEE, BA, MA, EdS, EdD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2006.
- GOLDSTON, M. JENICE, BSEd., MNS (Southeast Missouri State), PhD (Georgia). Associate Professor, 2002.
- HERRON, JULIE K., BA (Oregon), MA (San Diego State), PhD (Utah State). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- HOLT, VICKI S., BSE, MA (Alabama), Reading Specialist Certification (UAB). Clinical Instructor, 2009.
- HUBBARD, JANIE D. BS (Montevallo), MA, EdS (UAB), EdD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2009.
- MUNDY, CHARLOTTE, BA, MA (South Florida), PhD (Florida). Assistant Professor, 2009.
- PAYNE, REBECCA, BA, MEd (Florida), PhD (Tennessee). Assistant Professor, 2008.
- SEKERES, DIANE C., BA (Georgia), MA (Emory), PhD (Georgia). Associate Professor, 2003, 2009.
- SHWERY, CRAIG, BSEd (Houston), MSEd (Texas–Pan America), EdD (Arizona). Associate Professor, 2000.
- SUNAL, CYNTHIA C., BPhil (Detroit), MA (Michigan), PhD (Maryland). Professor, 1989.
Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning
- HOLAWAY, CALLI, BS (Concordia College), MA (South Dakota), PhD (Arkansas). Assistant Professor, 2009.
- LOVORN, MICHAEL, BA (Carson-Newman), MA, PhD (Tennessee). Assistant Professor, 2008.
- MANTERO, MIGUEL, BA, MEd (Georgia), PhD (Florida State). Associate Professor and Department Head, 2002, 2007.
- NICHOLS, SHARON ELIZABETH, BS (Florida), MS, PhD (Florida State). Associate Professor, 2002.
- SCHERFF, ELISA ANN, BA (Florida State), MA (Mississippi), PhD (Florida State). Associate Professor, 2005, 2008.
- SPECTOR, KAREN, BA, MEd (Florida), EdD (University of Cincinnati). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- STALLWORTH, B. JOYCE, BSEd (Alabama), MEd (Auburn–Montgomery), EdD (Vanderbilt). Professor and Senior Associate Dean, 1995, 2003.
- SUMMERS, ROBERT, BA (Tennessee Tech), MAT (Middle Tennessee State), PhD (South Florida). Assistant Professor and Director of International Programs, 2009.
- SUNAL, DENNIS, BS, MA, PhD (Michigan). Professor, 1989, 1991.
- WILSON, ELIZABETH K., BS, MA (Alabama), PhD (Louisiana State). Professor, 1991, 2003.
- WRIGHT, VIVIAN H., BA (Morehead State), MA, PhD (Alabama). Associate Professor, 2001, 2007.
- ZELKOWSKI, JEREMY, BA, MS (West Virginia), PhD (Ohio). Assistant Professor, 2008.
Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies
- ADAMS, NATALIE G., BS (Louisiana State), MEd (Southwestern Louisiana), PhD (Louisiana State). Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate School, 2000.
- ARREDONDO-RUCINSKI, DAISY, BA Ed, MAT, PhD (Washington). Professor, 2006.
- ATKINSON, BECKY, BA (Pomona College), MA (Stanford), PhD (Alabama). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- BAUCH, PATRICIA A., BA (Edgewood College of the Sacred Heart), MSEd. (Northern Illinois), PhD (UCLA). Professor, 1990, 2001.
- BENSON, ANGELA, BS (Spellman), BS, MS (Georgia Institute of Technology), PhD (Georgia). Associate Professor, 2006.
- BRAY, NATHANIEL JAMES, BA (Harvard), MEd, PhD (Vanderbilt). Assistant Professor, 2004.
- DAGLEY, DAVE, BS, MEd (Southern Illinois), PhD (Utah), JD (Cumberland School of Law, Samford). Professor, 2000, 2002.
- EREVELLES, NIRMALA, BSc (Madras, India), MS (Syracuse), PhD (Syracuse). Associate Professor, 2001, 2003.
- HARDY, DAVID, BFA (Southern Methodist), MS (Amberton), PhD (North Texas). Associate Professor, 2005.
- HARRIS, MICHAEL S., BA (North Carolina), MS, EdD (Pennsylvania), Assistant Professor, 2004.
- HOLLEY, KARRI, BA (Alabama), MEd, PhD (Southern California). Assistant Professor, 2006.
- JONES, JENNIFER, BS (Mankato State), MS (Eastern Illinois), PhD (William and Mary). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2008.
- KATSINAS, STEPHEN G., BA (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), MA, PhD (Southern Illinois-Carbondale). Professor and Director, Education Policy Center, 2005.
- KING, MARGARET INGRAM, BA, MA (Alabama), PhD (University of New Orleans). Clinical Professor, 2007.
- LEWIS, TIMOTHY, BS (Auburn), MA, PhD (Alabama). Clinical Instructor, 2008.
- MAJOR, CLAIRE HOWELL, BA (South Alabama), MA (Alabama-Birmingham), PhD (Georgia). Professor, 2000, 2009.
- McGREW, KEN, BA (Eugene Long), MA, PhD (Wisconsin, Madison). Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, Education Policy Center, 2008.
- McKNIGHT, DOUGLAS, BA (Louisiana State), MA (SUNY–Albany), PhD (Louisiana State). Associate Professor, 2001, 2006.
- MITCHELL, ROXANNE, BA (Oral Roberts), MS (Northeastern State), EdD (Oklahoma State). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- NEWTON, ROSE MARY, BS (Brescia), MA (Western Kentucky), EdD (Louisville). Associate Professor, 2000, 2006.
- PETROVIC, JOHN E., BA (Juniata), MEd (Pennsylvania State), PhD (Colorado). Associate Professor, 2000, 2006.
- RICE, MARGARET L., BS (Central Michigan), MA, PhD (Alabama). Associate Professor, 1994, 2001.
- RICE, RICHARD, BS, MA, PhD (Alabama), MBA (UAB), JD (Birmingham School of Law). Associate Professor and Director, Alabama Superintendents’ Academy, 1999
- TARTER, JOHN, BA (California State College), MA (California, Riverside), EdD (Rutgers). Professor, 2006.
- TOMLINSON, STEPHEN C., BEd, MA (London), MA, PhD (Florida). Professor and Department Head, 1991, 1997.
- URBAN, WAYNE J., BSS (John Carroll), MA, PhD (Ohio State). Professor and Associate Director, Education Policy Center, 2006.
- WESTBROOK, PHILIP, BS (Birmingham Southern), MAEd. (Alabama at Birmingham), EdD (Vanderbilt). Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Blackburn Institute, 2007.
Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling
Counselor Education
- BURNHAM, JOY, BS (Auburn), MS (Jacksonville State University), PhD (Auburn). Associate Professor, 2002.
- CARMICHAEL, KARLA D., BS, MEd, PhD (North Texas). Professor, 1991, 1997.
- HOOPER, LISA MARIE, BS (Maryland), MA (Marymount), PhD (George Washington). Assistant Professor, 2005.
- HOUSER, RICK, BA (Kent State), MRC (Bowling Green State), PhD (Pittsburgh). Professor and Department Head, 2007.
- LEGGETT, MARK, BS, MA (Mississippi College), PhD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2004.
- SATCHER, JAMIE F., BS (Southern Mississippi), MEd, PhD (Mississippi State). Professor and Associate Dean, 1991, 2007.
- WILCOXON, S. ALLEN, BA (Ouachita Baptist), MA (Stephen F. Austin), EdD (East Texas). Professor and Program Coordinator, 1983, 1991.
Educational Psychology
- IRAN-NEJAD, ASGHAR, BA (Tehran), MA, PhD (Illinois). Professor, 1987, 1996.
- ROBINSON, CECIL D., BSc (Northwestern), MA, PhD (Colorado). Assistant Professor, 2003.
- SMITH, ANNIE, BS, MEd (Mississippi University for Women), PhD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2009.
- THOMA, STEPHEN I., PhD (Minnesota). Professor and Program Coordinator, 1986, 1990.
Educational Research
- GIESEN, JUDY, BS (Kent State), MS (Mississippi State), PhD (Alabama). Clinical Professor and Director of Research, Office for Research and Service.
GODFREY, ANN, BS (Mississippi University for Women, M.Ed (Auburn University at Montgomery), PhD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 1999. - HUGHEY-SURMAN, STACY. BS, MA (Alabama). Clinical Instructor, 2007.
- KUNTZ, AARON, BA (Saint Michael’s College), MA (Northeastern), EdD (Massachusetts Amherst). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- MCLEAN, JAMES E., BS, MStat, PhD (University of Florida). Dean and University Professor, 2004.
- MILLS, JAMIE D., BS (North Carolina Central), MS (Georgia State), PhD (Georgia). Associate Professor, 2000, 2006.
- SCHMITT, VICKI, BS, MS (Southwest Missouri State), PhD (Kansas). Assistant Professor, 2008.
- SCHUMACKER, RANDALL, BS (Western Illinois), MS, PhD (Southern Illinois). Professor, 2007.
- TEMPLIN, SARA ELIZABETH, BA (Millikin), MS, MA, PhD (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign). Assistant Professor, 2009.
School Psychology
- HARRISON, PATTI L., BA, MEd, PhD (Georgia). Professor, 1985, 1993.
- ROBINSON, TINA, BS, MA, PhD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2009.
- RUSH, CRAIG, BA (North Carolina at Wilmington), MS (East Carolina), EdS, PhD (Alabama). Assistant Professor, 2006.
Kinesiology
- BISHOP, PHILLIP A., BS (U.S. Naval Academy), MSEd (James Madison), EdD (Georgia). Professor, 1984, 1996.
- CURTNER-SMITH, MATTHEW D., BEd (Exeter), MS (Colorado State), EdD (Northern Colorado). Professor and Department Head, 1991, 1997.
- HARDIN, L. BRENT, BA (Ambassador College), MA (Georgia), PhD (Florida State). Associate Professor, 2003.
- RICHARDSON, MARK T., BA (California State), MA (California), PhD (Minnesota). Associate Professor, 1991, 1997.
- SINELNIKOV, OLEG, BA (Tambor State), MA (Indiana State), PhD (Auburn). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- STRAN, MARGARET, BA, MS (Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), PhD (Alabama). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- VINCENT, JOHN, ACIB (North East Surrey College of Technology, England), MS (Southern Mississippi), PhD (Florida State). Associate Professor, 2000, 2006.
- WINGO, JONATHAN ERIC. BS (Berry College), MA (UNC-Chapel Hill), PhD (Georgia). Assistant Professor, 2009.
- WOODRUFF, ELIZABETH A., BS (Samford), MA (Alabama). Clinical Instructor, 2006.
Music Education
- BRIDGES, B. SCOTT, BMEd (Kansas), MM , PhD (Catholic). Professor, 1979, 1992.
- DRILL, DANIEL G., BM (Georgia State), MM (Northeast Louisiana). Assistant Professor, 1967, 1976.
- FLEMING, SUSAN, BME (James Madison), MM (Ball State), DMA (Maryland). Professor, 1988, 2000.
- HANCOCK, CARL, BME., MM, PhD (Florida State). Assistant Professor, 2005.
- LATIMER, MARVIN, BME, MME (Wichita State), PhD (Kansas). Assistant Professor, 2007.
- MATHIS, LARRY, BS, MS (Juilliard). Associate Professor, 1969,1984.
- MCGUIRE, KENNETH M., BM (SUNY–Fredonia), MM (SUNY–Binghamton), PhD (Syracuse). Associate Professor, 1998, 2005.
- NOFFSINGER, JONATHAN, BMe (Murray State), MM (Louisiana State), DMA (Michigan State). Associate Professor, 1993, 2000.
- OZZELLO, KENNETH B., BM, MM, (West Virginia), PhD (Alabama). Professor, 1989, 1995.
- PRICKETT, CAROL A., AB, BM (Birmingham–Southern), MM, PhD (Florida State). Professor and Department Head, 1983, 1999.
- RATLEDGE, JOHN, BM (Carson-Newman College), MM (Hardin-Simmons), DMA (Southern California). Associate Professor, 2005.
Special Education and Multiple Abilities
- BEIRNE-SMITH, MARY, BS (Longwood), MEd, EdD (Virginia). Associate Professor, 1986, 1991.
- CHAPMAN, JOHN KEITH, BS (Troy State), MA, PhD (Alabama). Associate Professor, 1998, 2004.
- DE WET, CATHARINA, BA (Rand Afrikaans), MA (Colorado at Colorado Springs), PhD (Connecticut). Assistant Professor, 2006.
- DONOVAN, CAROL A., BSEd, MA, PhD (New Mexico). Associate Professor, 1997, 2002.
- ELLIS, EDWIN S., BS, MA (Alabama), PhD (Kansas). Professor, 1991, 1994.
- GREGG, MADELEINE, BA (Wisconsin–Madison), MEd, PhD (Pittsburgh). Professor, 1993, 2006.
- HOWARD, PAMELA, BS (Columbus State), MEd (Georgia College), EdS (West Georgia), PhD (Alabama). Clinical Assistant Professor, 2008.
- KOMARA, CECILE, BS (Alabama), AA (Southeast Community College, Lincoln), MS, PhD (Kansas, Lawrence). Assistant Professor, 2006.
- MUTUA, N. KAGENDO, BEd (Kenyatta), MS (Clarion), PhD (Kent). Associate Professor, 2001, 2004.
- NEWMAN, JANE LUMPKIN, BA (Birmingham-Southern), MA, MA, EdS, EdD (Alabama). Associate Professor, 2002.
- SIDERS, JAMES, BS, MEd (Bowling Green State), EdD (Florida). Associate Professor, 2005.
- WETZEL, KATHY SHAVER, BS, MA, EdS, EdD (Alabama). Clinical Professor and Associate Dean, 2002.
Emeriti
- AGNEW, MARY K., BS (Samford), MA, EdD (Alabama). Assistant Dean Emerita for Administration, Personnel, and Finance, 1977, 1986.
- ANDERSON, CARREL M., BA (Abilene Christian), MA, PhD (Alabama). Emeritus of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1972, 1991.
- ANDERSON, ROBERT T., BS (Troy State), MS (Auburn), EdD (George Peabody/Vanderbilt). Professor Emeritus of Instructional Leadership, 1969, 1989.
- BAKER, TRUMAN D., BSEd, MS (Arkansas State), PhD (Mississippi). Professor Emeritus of Computer Technology, 1968, 1996.
- BALENTINE, MARGARET B., BS (North Alabama), MA, EdD (Alabama). Assistant Professor Emerita, 1978, 1996.
- BARKER, BARBARA M., BA, MA (Alabama–Birmingham), PhD (Alabama). Professor Emerita of Educational Research, 1973, 1996.
- BISHOP, DOROTHEA GRACE, BA (Toronto), MA, EdD (Alabama). Professor Emerita of Curriculum and Instruction, 1964, 1990.
- BLACKBURN, J. VERNON, BA, MA (Baylor), MS (Southern Mississippi), PhD (Florida State). Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1965, 1993.
- BURRY-STOCK, JUDITH A., BS (Bowling Green), EdM (SUNY-Buffalo), EdS, PhD (Northern Colorado). Professor Emerita of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, 1988, 2008.
- CLEINO, EDWARD H., BS (Southeast Missouri State), MA, EdD (George Peabody). Professor Emeritus of Music and Music Education, 1949, 1979.
- COBB, HAZEL B., BA (Benedict), MA (Columbia), EdD (Florida). Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1973, 1994.
- COHEN, SHERYL, BM, MM (Michigan), DMA (Florida State). Professor Emerita of Music Education, 1975, 2004.
- COMAS, ROBERT EDWARD, BA (Mercer), MEd (Duke), PhD (North Carolina). Professor Emeritus of Counseling and Guidance, 1968, 1996.
- CONNOR, HELEN R., BS (Colorado), MA (Western Colorado State), EdD (Oregon). Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1965, 1985.
- CRUMP, WILLIAM D., BA (Georgia Southern), MEd (Georgia), PhD (George Peabody/Vanderbilt). Professor Emeritus of Special Education, Area Head Emeritus, and Associate Dean Emeritus, 1972, 2000.
- DAANE, C.J., BS, MA, PhD (Michigan State). Professor Emerita of Math Education, 1975, 1988.
- DOLLY, JOHN P., BS (Manhattan), MS (SUNY–Buffalo), EdD (Georgia). Dean and Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, 1995, 2007.
- ELLER, BEN F., BS (Michigan), MS, EdD (Tennessee). Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, 1985, 1999.
- ESTES, CHARLES R., BS (North Alabama), MS (Mississippi), EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of History and Philosophy of Education, 1967, 1991.
- EVELSIZER, RONALD L., BS, MS (Illinois State), EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Special Education, 1963, 1990.
- FERGUSON, PATRICK, BS in Ed., MS (Cortland State), EdD (Buffalo). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1969, 1991.
- GAMBLE, LANNY R., BS (Auburn), MA, EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, 1974, 1993.
- GRIFFIN, ROBERT E., AB, MA (Michigan State), EdD (Illinois). Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1966, 1989.
- HEAD, DAVID W., AB (Birmingham Southern), MA, PhD (Alabama). Associate Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1980, 1998.
- HOLDER-BROWN, LORETA, BSE (Arkansas), MA (George Peabody/Vanderbilt), PhD (Southern Illinois). Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1973, 1994.
- JONES, MERILYN, BME (Montevallo), MA (Alabama), PhD (Florida State). Professor Emerita of Music, 1967, 1994.
- LEE, L. TENNENT, JR., MA (Alabama), EdD (Columbia). Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education and Associate Dean Emeritus for Extended Services, 1945, 1973.
- LEIGH, ROBERT KENNETH T., BA (Baylor), MA (Northwestern), EdD (Houston). Professor Emeritus of Elementary, Reading, and Adult Education, 1969, 1990.
- LELES, SAM, AB, BS, MA (Kent State), PhD (Ohio State). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1967, 1989.
- LINKOUS, LUDRICK W., BS (Towson State), MEd (Loyola), PhD (Texas). Professor Emeritus of Special Education, 1967, 1996.
- MCCOLLISTER, FAYE P., BA, MA, EdD (Alabama). Associate Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1990, 1997.
- MCNUTT, JAMES K., BFA, MA (Alabama), PhD (Florida State). Assistant Professor Emeritus of Art Education, 1976, 1996.
- MICKLER, J. ERNEST, AB (Samford), MEd (Tennessee), EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Studies, 1964, 1991.
- MICKLER, MARY LOUISE, BA (Judson), MA (Livingston), EdD (Alabama). Professor Emerita of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1978, 1991.
- MOSELY, JAMES NUNNELLEE, BSEd, MA, EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1967, 1991.
- PALMER, W. ROSS, BSEd, MEd (Mississippi College), EdD (Florida). Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies, and of Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, 1968, 2004.
- PESEAU, BRUCE A., BA (San Jose State), MA (Sacramento State), PhD (Kentucky). Professor Emeritus of Education, 1972, 1989.
- ROBERTS, MARCUS L., JR., BSEd, BA (Jacksonville State), MA (Alabama), LHD (Mobile). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1954, 1987.
- ROGERS, MARY S., BA, MA, PhD (Alabama). Professor Emerita of Curriculum and Instruction, 1969, 1994.
- ROTH, RODNEY W., BS (Bowling Green), MA, PhD (Michigan). Professor Emeritus of Educational Research, 1982, 2004.
- ROUNTREE, BARBARA STARNES, BSEd, MS (Jacksonville State), EdS, EdD (Peabody/Vanderbilt). Associate Professor Emerita of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 1977, 1995.
- SCHLICHTER, CAROL, BS (Samford), MA, EdD (George Peabody/Vanderbilt). Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1975, 2000.
- SELLERS, CURTIS P., BS (Livingston), MA, EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1974, 1988.
- SMITH, JOE F., BS (Union, Tennessee), MEd (Arizona), EdD (Tennessee). Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology, 1975, 2005.
- STEGALL, HUGH H., BS (Livingston), MA, EdD (Alabama). Associate Professor Emeritus of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1978, 1985.
- STEPHENS, GEORGE T., BSEd, MA, EdD (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of Trade and Industrial Education, 1966, 1978.
- STYLES, DAISY M., MA (Alabama). Assistant Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1965, 1976.
- TISDALE, VERA P., BSEd (Troy State), MA (Alabama). Associate Professor Emerita of Vocational Education and Distributive Education, 1965, 1979.
- TOPPINS, ANNE D., BM (Southwestern at Memphis), MA, PhD (Alabama). Associate Professor Emerita of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1977, 1990.
- VOLD, DAVID J., BA (Pacific Lutheran), PhD (Minnesota). Professor Emeritus, 1973, 2000.
- WADE, ARCHIE LEE, BS, (Stillman), MS (West Virginia), EdD (Alabama). Assistant Professor Emeritus, 1970, 2000.
- WELKER, JAMES DOYT, BSEd (Eastern Illinois), MA (Northern Illinois), EdD (Indiana). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1969, 1992.
- WESTERFIELD, RAYMOND CARL, BS (Eastern Kentucky), MEd, PhD (Toledo). Professor Emeritus of Professional Studies, 1978, 1999.