Education Ph.D. in English, Stony Brook University
M.A. in English, University of Michigan
B.A. in English/Anthropology, Queens College, City University of New York
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output My teaching interests include First-Year Composition and American Literature. As an instructor in the American Studies program, I teach courses in Principles and Methods in American Studies and Studies in Popular Culture. I have benn the primary mentor for students completing their capstone projects in American Studies since fall 2023.
Education DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output My teaching interests center on preparing undergraduate students with the hands-on, applied skills necessary for success in healthcare and health-related professions. I primarily teach Anatomy & Physiology at the lower-division level and upper-division courses within the Health Sciences program, including Functional Anatomy and Exercise Testing & Prescription. My teaching emphasizes active, experiential, and clinically applied learning through laboratory-based skill development and service-learning partnerships that allow students to design and implement health promotion programming for the college and surrounding community. My scholarly interests focus on student-led research and applied scholarship, with an emphasis on mentoring students through the development, completion, and presentation of poster projects on self-selected topics. This work highlights undergraduate research, critical thinking, and professional development while reinforcing evidence-based practice in health and exercise science.
Education M.F.A. in Film and Television Production, Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A. in Communication, University of South Florida
B.A. in Communication Arts, Georgia Southern University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Bagwell is an award winning nonfiction filmmaker and author, and teaches courses in communication and filmmaking. He is currently producing and directing a public television special about the Jekyll Island Club.
Education M.H.R. in Human Resource Development, Clemson University
M.S. in Sport Management, University of West Georgia
M.S. in Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University
B.A. in General Studies, Southern New Hampshire University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Teaching and Research Interests: Leadership and organizational effectiveness in sport and educational settings, with particular emphasis on Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) Theory and its influence on trust, communication, and performance outcomes; human resource development and talent management; intercollegiate athletics administration and governance; student-athlete development and holistic well-being; coaching leadership and performance development; organizational culture, ethics, and compliance in sport; and the integration of health, wellness, and human performance to enhance individual and organizational outcomes.
Education M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology
B.S. in Human Services
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Tashania Garner is an adjunct professor with interests in higher education studies focusing on teaching and research that examines institutional structures, professional development, and workforce dynamics within postsecondary settings. Her scholarly interests include the psychological impact of microaggressions experienced in the workplace, particularly as these experiences relate to well-being, job satisfaction, and retention among higher education professionals. Garner is also interested in issues related to career progression and advancement, including pathways to leadership, organizational climate, and policies that influence equity and professional growth within colleges and universities.
Education Ph.D. in Psychology, City University of New York
M.A. in Psychology, Queens College
B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output My research interests are focused on the application of behavior analytic principles in a variety of areas related to the improvement of the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A major area of interest is the development of procedures that can be used to teach socially-relevant skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Education Master of Nursing in Education, Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Georgia Southern University
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Experience in intensive care, long-term care, mental health, addiction, home health, and hospice care.
Recent publication includes, “How is visual learning transforming the way we teach in Health Education?” with Wooclap.
Education M.A. in Education Administration, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
B.S. in Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output Business Leadership and Management; with particular emphasis on business planning, goal setting, team building, inspired leadership, business ethics, communication and collaboration.
Education MSN in Nursing Education, United States University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, LaGrange College
Bachelor of Art in Psychological Sciences, LaGrange College
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output I am a nursing education faculty member with a strong focus on pediatric nursing and the preparation of future nurses to provide safe, compassionate, and family-centered care across a variety of settings. My teaching interests include pediatric health assessment, growth and development, school health, pediatric mental health, and clinical decision-making in children and adolescents. I am particularly passionate about experiential and community-based learning, integrating simulation, school nurse partnerships, and clinical rotations to support student competence and confidence. My scholarly interests include nursing education pedagogy, student clinical outcomes, pediatric health promotion, and community–academic partnerships, with ongoing scholarly activities related to curriculum development, program evaluation, and dissemination of best practices through presentations, collaborative projects, and professional engagement in nursing education organizations.
