Early Childhood through Secondary Education

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Empowering and Improving Education

Developing reflective educators who facilitate challenging learning environments for students from Pre-K to 12th grade. We are dedicated to reforming and improving education through purposeful teaching, community interactions, critical reflection, and research.  

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The Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education works to develop reflective educators who positively affect the learning of school aged children. Faculty are committed to enriching education through focused teaching, critical reflection, and scholarship.  

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Elementary Education: Areas of Study

Elementary Education Webpage

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Secondary Education: Areas of Study

Secondary Education Webpage

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Reading and Literacy: Areas of Study

Literacy and Reading

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Early Childhood through Secondary Education Department Contacts

Dr. John Ponder
Department Chair
Phone: 678 839-6076
Email: jponder@westga.edu

 

Dr. Julie Raschen
Assistant Chair of Elementary Programs
Phone: 678-839-2463
Email: jraschen@westga.edu

 

Dr. Brent Gilles
Assistant Chair of Secondary Programs
Phone: 678-839-6138
Email: bgilles@westga.edu

 

Dr. Robert Griffin
Assistant Chair of Reading Programs
Phone: 678-839-6152
Email: rgriffin@westga.edu