Education Specialized Certificate in Children’s Book Writing, University of California San Diego, 2023-2025
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading, University of Virginia, 2005-2008
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, James Madison University, 1978-1982
Ferrum Junior College, 1977-1978
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output My teaching philosophy centers on creating future teachers that are curious and can think critically, while enhancing problem solving skills through learning that is interactive and student-centered. Creating an environment that is inclusive, and encourages enriching discussions while promoting student growth, is paramount for me. I can be found researching the dynamics of effective teachers that position themselves to become positive forces in their field. Along with this research, I have recently completed a specialized certificate in Children’s Book Writing, and have published my first children’s book.
Education Ph.D. in History (in progress), Liberty University
M.A. in History, Liberty University
B.A. in History, East Carolina University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Lauren’s interests include United States History from the Gilded Age and post-Reconstruction South through the Progressive Era, World War I, the interwar period, World War II, and the political, economic, and social development of modern America, with emphasis on Henry M. Flagler.
Education MS in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction, Northeast College of Health Sciences
BS in Human Physiology, Boston University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output I am interested in all things related to Human Physiology, but I have a specific fondness for muscles and bones. My hope every semester is get at least one convert that finds the same fascination with how the body works that I have.
Education Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing, Virginia Tech
M.A. in English, Virginia Tech
B.A. in English, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Dr. Katie Beth Brooks-Harvey is a rhetoric and writing scholar whose work tends to focus on writing pedagogy, writing practices, Appalachian Studies, and place-based writing. She teaches first-year writing, technical writing, literature, and American Studies courses at CCGA. In Fall 2024, she published “A Historiographic Account of Stereotypes, Ideology, and Education in an Appalachian Region” with the Journal of Appalachian Studies. She has a chapter titled “My Dolly Parton Prayer Candle” in a forthcoming edited collection titled “Writing Artifacts.”
T. David Reese is a Professor of Finance and Economics in the School of Business & Public Management at the College of Coastal Georgia.
“Dr. T.” David Reese also serves as a consultant to governmental agencies and for-profit and non-profit organizations on matters related to Economic Development, Community Development, and Business Development. Dr. Reese’s past consulting clients include the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and the City of Montgomery (AL). Over the past 20 years, Dr. Reese has held management positions with a range of public, private, and community financial institutions. Prior to his career in academia, he spent more than 10 years on Wall Street, working as an Investment Analyst with Metropolitan Life, and as a Vice President of Citicorp Investment Bank. During the 1980s, while working on Wall Street, Dr. Reese acquired the nickname “Dr. T.” During this period, Dr. T. worked with a number of major corporations, investor groups, and entrepreneurs to structure and finance leveraged buyouts. He has been active in community economic development throughout his career. He worked with two municipally-sponsored non-profits in New York City, which served small businesses owned by women and people of color. Dr. Reese also served as the youngest board member of 100 Black Men of New York, a group of business and community leaders dedicated to the political and economic empowerment of African-Americans. Dr. T is a former Director of the Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF), a multi-million dollar community development venture capital fund that finances small businesses and creates jobs for low-income persons. LEAF, headquartered in Boston, finances transactions throughout the country.
Dr. Reese earned his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College, and his master’s degree and doctorate at Southern New Hampshire University. Dr. Reese engages in research in three areas: Small Business Finance, African-American Entrepreneurship, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Ultimately, a desire to identify and understand those factors that impact access to capital for various marginalized communities motivates all of Dr. Reese’s research interests.
Education Ph.D. in Humanities/African American Studies, Clark Atlanta University
M.A. in Communication Studies, The University of Alabama
B.A. in Political Science/African American Studies, The University of Alabama
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output A true interdisciplinarian, I teach several humanistic disciplines – Communication, English, American Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies. My research interests focus on the construction and performance of gendered and raced identities, specifically, Black masculine identities.
Recent Publications:
“Here They Come, Y’all:” Black Studies, Dr. Daniel Black, and Reflections from The Black School of Thought,” Research Issues in Contemporary Education, Special Issue 2025. Vol. 10, Issue 1
Lift Your Voice: Public Speaking in the HBCU Classroom, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, Spring 2023
“A Time to Weep: Employing Space and Place to Teach African American Literature,” Teaching American Literature: A Journal of Theory and Praxis, Winter 2023
Education Ph.D. in Physics, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
B.S. in Applied Physics, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output My teaching interests focus on physics and astronomy education, with an emphasis on active learning, undergraduate research, and the strategic integration of technology to enhance student engagement and conceptual understanding. I am particularly interested in developing inclusive, research-informed curricula that connect foundational physics concepts to real-world concepts, interdisciplinary applications, and community engagement. Across introductory physics and astronomy courses, I prioritize experiential learning through laboratory investigations, service-learning projects, virtual simulations, and astronomy outreach, helping students build both scientific literacy and confidence in STEM.
My research interests align with physics education research, astronomy education, and data-driven approaches to understanding and improving student learning. I am especially interested in the use of interactive technologies such as virtual labs, data visualization, and multimedia resources to support conceptual learning in physics and astronomy and to broaden participation among historically underrepresented students. In addition, I engage in scholarly and outreach-based astronomy work that connects observational astronomy and space science to public audiences and undergraduate researchers.
These interests are demonstrated through my scholarly and educational contributions, including the collaborative work Evidence of Space Weather in Radon Decay, which reflects my involvement in interdisciplinary, data-centered physics research. They are also supported by my ongoing astronomy education and outreach scholarship, including the educational videos Solar Eclipse 2024 at the College of Coastal Georgia (2024) and Lunar Eclipse (2025), which integrate scientific content, observational data, and public engagement. Together, my teaching and research interests are unified by a commitment to evidence-based pedagogy, student centered learning, and expanding access to physics and astronomy education.
Education Ph.D. in Government, University of Virginia
M.A. in Government, University of Virginia
M.A. in Mass Communications, University of Minnesota
M.L.I.S., St. Catherine University
B.A. in Comparative Literature, University of Minnesota
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Dr. Pankiewicz’s interests include American politics and government; U.S. space program and private space programs; citizenship and rights; political psychology; public opinion and political behavior; political communication; media and politics; media literacy; information literacy; and civic engagement.
“Politics and Science Fiction: How Fantasy Becomes Reality.” Virtual course for the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute at the University of California – Irvine. December 11, 2024.
“Grading for Equity: Implementing Better Grading Practices.” Panel presentation with Dr. Aurora Ramos Nunez and Dr. Ernest Pascoe at the annual meeting of the Georgia Organization for Student Success, St. Simons Island, Georgia, February 9, 2024.
“This Course Uses Science Fiction to Understand Politics.” Published as part of the “Uncommon Courses” series in The Conversation, March 2023.
Education M.S. in Biology, Georgia College and State University
B.S. in Biology with Minor in Geology, Georgia College and State University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Clark teaches introductory biology and geology laboratories, both in in-person and online formats. He co-advises research in the College of Coastal Georgia Fossil Research Lab. His primary area of research is Ice Age microfossils from a site here in Glynn County.
2024. Coastal Science Symposium. “Fossilized jaws of Clark Quarry, Georgia” by Emma Robinson, Robin McLachlan, Joshua Clark, & Kelly Clark. College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, GA.
2024. Coastal Science Symposium. “Reconstructing past environments with fossilized teeth at Clark Quarry, GA” by Guy Haller, Robin McLachlan, Kelly Clark, and Joshua Clark. College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, GA.
2024. Coastal Science Symposium. “Clark Quarry microfossil bio-illustrations” by Paige Starbuck, Joshua Clark, Robin McLachlan, and Kelly Clark. College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, GA.
2024. Endeavor Conference. “Clark Quarry microfossil bio-illustrations” by Paige Starbuck, Joshua Clark, Robin McLachlan, and Kelly Clark. College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, GA.
Education M.S. in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Frontier Nursing University
B.S. in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Kimberly Graw’s teaching and research interests include Pediatrics and Maternal Child Care with a focus in Community and Rural Health Care.
