Wendy Brandon

Associate Professor of Education

Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University.

Brandon's teaching areas include social foundations of education and multicultural education research methods. Her research analyzes the role of race, class, and gender in school success. Currently she is completing a manuscript entitled Teaching for Global Consciousness.

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Margot Fadool

Visting Professor of Education

Ed.D., University of Cincinnati.

Fadool's research interests include reading attitudes, writing workshop and technology in education.

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J. Scott Hewit

Associate Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education and Department Chair

Ed.D., Ball State University.

Hewit's areas of interest include inclusive schools, play-based curriculum, and instructional strategies.

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Giovanni Valiante

Associate Professor of Education

Ph.D., Emory University.

Valiante's research interests include motivation and beliefs. His research has primarily been in the area of writing self-efficacy, achievement goals, and writing self-concept. He teaches courses in Child and Adolescent Development, Educational Psychology, and Sport Psychology. He is the author of Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game.

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