Donna Nicholas, Ed.S.
Instructor of Special Education
Phone: 678-839-6068 | Fax: 678-839-6162
Email: dnichola@westga.edu
Office: Education Annex 208
Hours: Mondays and by appointment.
Biography
Donna Nicholas is an instructor in the Departments of Clinical and Professional Studies and Early Learning and Childhood Education. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and provides supervision for practicum students in both departments. Prior to her appointment at UWG, Ms. Nicholas was employed in public education for 35 years in the field of special education. During her tenure in public education she worked as a classroom teacher, lead teacher, educational diagnostician, assistant special education director, special education director and a system director of the Georgia Pre-kindergarten Program. She has just recently retired from the Carroll County School System in Carrollton, GA. She has also done private educational consultation work for public schools and a private preschool facility.
Education/Degrees
- B.Ed., Special Education, West Georgia College, 1976
- M.Ed., Interrelated Special Education, West Georgia College, 1977
- Ed.S., Special Education, West Georgia College, 1987
Courses Taught
Fall 2013
- SPED-3761 (Curr & Methods: Mild Disabili) Sec. 01 [ View Syllabus ]
- SPED-4786 (Internship in Special Educ) Sec. 05 [ View Syllabus ]
Spring 2013
- SPED-3751 (Practicum I) [ View Syllabus ]
- SPED-6766 (Inst Stategies for Mild Disab) [ View Syllabus ]
- SPED-6767 (Differ Ins for Excep Learners) [ View Syllabus ]
Professional Interests
Ms. Nicholas indicates she has a passion for working for the betterment of educational opportunities for all children. Having the opportunity to work with individuals who will provide instruction to our youth she sees as a challenge she enjoys greatly. She feels providing support to future teacher candidates and teachers seeking advanced degrees will be the culmination of her career.
Personal Interests
Ms. Nicholas adores spending time with her 8 grandchildren ranging in ages from 17 to 5. She enjoys reading Nicholas Sparks novels and watching HGTV. One of her favorite past time is spending time with her husband, Ronny, at their condo in Panama City Beach. She has a Jack Russell Terrier named Patch.