Professors-in-residence announced for upcoming school year

The Clarke County School District/UGA Professional Development School District partnership is pleased to announce the professors in residence for the 2018-2019 school year. These professors-in-residence represent a widening of the engagement work with the school district. Each submitted a proposal with a strong evaluation component for the work they proposed for the upcoming school year.

Congratulations to:

Jennifer Elkins and Michael Robinson (School of Social Work, district-wide professors-in-residence): Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students
Morgan Faison (professor-in-residence at Athens Community Career Academy): Building a diverse teacher pipeline
Sonia Janis (district-wide professor-in-residence): Social studies curriculum integration
Amy Murphy (professor-in-residence, Clarke Middle School): Culturally responsive instructional and guidance practices
Beth Tolley (professor-in-residence, Fowler Drive Elementary): Co-teaching and inquiry-based instruction
Lou Tolosa-Casadont (professor-in-residence, Oglethorpe Elementary): Dual-language immersion
Richard Welsh (district-wide professor-in-residence): Disparities in discipline practices