Dr. Lisa McCoy
Title:
Assistant Professor of Education
Undergraduate Education:
Oakland University – B.S.
Graduate Education:
Piedmont College – Ed.D.
Piedmont College – Ed.S.
Troy University – M.S.
Subject Areas Taught at Brenau:
Developmental Psychology
Teaching Social Studies
Advanced Social Studies Methods
Teaching Philosophy:
First and foremost, I have always believed that all students can and will learn in my classroom. To accomplish this, I continually strive to be a creative, innovative, enthusiastic and motivational facilitator of learning. I always challenge my students to do their very best in order to reach their fullest potential. I endeavor to make learning a purposeful and meaningful activity that provides my students with choices and an opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning. It is my goal to create a positive learning environment that is conducive to learning. Finally, as a teacher I believe it is important to possess a willingness and openness to continue learning and growing as an educator.
Academic and Research Interests:
Teacher Education
Teacher Retention
K-5 Effective Teaching Strategies
Academic Affiliations and Leadership Positions Held:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Council for the Social Studies
International Reading Association
Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Teacher Education Advisory Committee Member
Georgia Association of Teacher Educators