Archives: Staff Members

Sneed, Amy

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Dr. Amy Sneed

Sneed, Amy

Chair, School of Education and Teacher Preparation; Associate Professor of Middle Grades and Secondary Education

912-279-5848

Dr. Sneed earned her Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She earned her Master of Science, Science Curriculum and Instruction & Space Science from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. She obtained her Bachelor of Science, Physical Sciences (Minor in Mathematics), Secondary Teaching Certification from Colorado State University. Dr. Sneed is a member of the Golden Key International Honors Society and is a National Science Foundation Teaching Scholar. Her professional affiliations include the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and the Association for Middle Level Educators (AMLE). Prior to joining the Coastal Georgia faculty, Dr. Sneed served as the Academic Coordinator of the University of Virginia Curry School of Education’s K-12 Gifted Enrichment Programs. She has and continues to partner with school systems and organizations nationally and internationally around initiatives related to curriculum design, classroom assessment, and differentiated instruction in STEM fields. Prior to her experience in teacher education and professional development, Dr. Sneed taught middle and high school science and math in Colorado. Currently, she teaches courses in middle/secondary instructional design, assessment, and differentiated instruction, and mentors teacher candidates in field experiences.

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St. Clair, Nelbert

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Dr. Nelbert St. Clair

St. Clair, Nelbert

Associate Professor of Cyber Defense

912-280-7757

Education
Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communications (D.Sc.)

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. St. Clair’s teaching interests focus on cybersecurity, digital literacy, and information technology, with an emphasis on practical applications and workforce readiness. He is passionate about integrating hands-on learning experiences, such as competitions and real-world projects, to prepare students for careers in the evolving tech landscape. His research interests include cybersecurity education, diversity and inclusion in technology fields, and strategies for enhancing digital resilience in underserved communities. Recent scholarly activities including serving as a workshop speaker at the 2nd Annual Digital Literacy Block Party (Charlotte, NC, Sept. 2025), and contributing to student success in the National Cyber League Spring 2025 competition, where all six CCGA teams ranked in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, Dr. St. Clair has supported research on representation of Black cybersecurity professionals, aligning with his long-standing commitment to equity in tech.

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Shehan-Nichols, Stephen

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Stephen Shehan-Nichols

Stephen Shehan-Nichols

Business and Public Management Academic Services Coordinator

912-280-7763

Mr. Stephen Shehan-Nichols is the Academic Services Coordinator for the School of Business and Public Management, and is responsible for coordinating the administrative, academic, and support functions of the school. He joined Coastal Georgia in the fall of 2018 and served as the Freshmen Academic Advisor for the School of Business and Public Management prior to being named Academic Services Coordinator.

Mr. Shehan-Nichols is a seasoned academic professional experienced in serving diverse student populations in various settings in higher education. With over a decade of experience, he has worked in various professional roles in admissions, academic advising, financial aid advising, and career services advising at both Chamberlain University and National University.

He has a passion for mentoring students and supporting academic success. He is an intrinsically motivated individual, who strives to attain personal and team goals with enthusiasm and integrity. He believes that in order for academic services to be effective they must be both purposeful and holistic. He is known to be a student advocate and helps students achieve their education goals, teaching them about the nature of higher education, and provoking them toward greater levels of self-awareness and responsibility.

Mr. Shehan-Nichols received both his M.Ed in Adult Education and B.S. in Organizational Management from Tusculum College. He obtained his certification as a Certified Life Coach in 2020.

Prior to a career in higher education, Mr. Shehan-Nichols worked in varying managerial roles in business in the telemarketing, banking, and shipping industries. He worked his way from entry level manager to executive management and served as an Executive Director of Customer Service and Training in the shipping and packaging industry. His unique and comprehensive experience in training, mentoring, team building, leadership, customer service, and relationship management has given him a dynamic and unique ability to connect and develop strong connections with students.

Mr. Shehan-Nichols serves on various committees at the College of Coastal Georgia, including the Honors Program Advisory Council, Presidential Commission on Diversity and Inclusion, and staff search committees. He also serves as co-advisor for the Health Informatics Association.

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Sandberg, Maryanne

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Dr. Maryanne Sandberg

Maryanne Sandberg

Associate Professor of Nursing
Student Success Counselor

912-279-5859

Education
ASN in Nursing, Burlington County Community College (now Rowan University)
BSN in Nursing, University of Phoenix
MSN in Nursing Education, Western Governors University
Ed.D. in Nursing Education, University of West Georgia

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. Sandberg’s teaching interests include Nursing Research, Pediatrics, and Nursing Theory. She is also the Student Success Coordinator for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her research interests include student success, service-learning, and High Impact Practices in Education (HIPS). She co-authored Teaching Social Justice in Undergraduate Nursing Education: An Integrative Review with Dr. Annette Elliott, Ed.D., in 2021. She has completed a new textbook: Research & Statistics for Nurses: Weighing the Evidence for Practice, which is in pre-production.

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Robertson, Traesha

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Dr. Traesha Robertson

Associate Professor of Biology

912-279-5894

Education
Ph.D. in Biology (Plant Physiology), Texas Tech University
M.S. in Biology (Plant Ecology), Sul Ross State University
B.S. in Biology, Angelo State University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. Robertson is a botanist who conducts research in plant ecology, with primary interests in plant phenology, ecology, and physiology and their responses to climate change. She teaches both lower- and upper-division courses in biology with a focus on the botanical courses. She also mentors Coastal Ecology students, serves as the curator of the College of Coastal Georgia’s herbarium and greenhouse, and is an advising scientist for TIDES (Texas Integrated Diving & Ecological Studies) Laboratory, which is a multi-institutional undergraduate research program that focuses on student-driven marine research projects on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in the Caribbean.

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Pope, Brian

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Dr. Brian Pope

James Pope

Professor of Psychology

912-279-5883

Education
Ph.D. (Biopsychology), University of Georgia
M.A. (General-Experimental Psychology), College of William and Mary
B.A. (Psychology), DePauw University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My scholarship is primarily focused on teaching students to do psychological research by having them develop measures of psychological attitudes and/or present visual or audio-visual stimuli and recording participant responses. Research projects are developed in the Research Methods course in the spring semester and further refined in a Supervised Research course the following fall. Students learn to develop measurement scales, perform statistical analyses, and prepare a summary of the research for presentation at a professional meeting (typically the Southeastern Psychological Association).

The following research collaborations with students were presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association meeting in Atlanta in 2025 –

Pope, J.B., & Cordell, E. (2025, April). Musical correlates of ASMR response. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association
Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Pope, J.B., Fromhagen, C., DeJesus, P., Bray, I., & Royal, G. (2025, April). Attitude toward generative AI use in higher education settings. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Pope, J.B., & Wegman, B. (2025, April). Measurement of giving and receiving phone snubs. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Pope, J.B., & Stoerrle, A. (2025, April). Measurement of work-home attentional shifting. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.

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Ramos Nuñez, Aurora

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Dr. Aurora Ramos Nunez

Aurora Ramos Nunez

Associate Professor of Psychology and Student Success Coordinator

912-279-5893

Education
Ph.D. in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Houston
M.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of Houston
B.A. in Psychology, San Diego State University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. Ramos Nunez is an associate professor of psychology at the College of Coastal Georgia. She advises psychology major students and teaches Introduction to General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Foundations of Brain and Behavior, Research Methods in Psychology, Brain Health in Psychology, and Learning and Behavior. Her research background includes the use of neuroimaging techniques to examine cognitive processes related to language such as speech perception, production, bilingualism, and cognitive control.

Currently, Dr. Ramos Nunez conducts survey research to examine factors related to second language acquisition and collaborates with undergraduate students in their various projects examining behavioral outcomes associated with academic performance, physical activity, and social media use, among others. She is also the Student Success Coordinator, working towards designing and executing initiatives to help with student retention.

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