Archives: Staff Members

Noktes, Andrea

Dr. Andrea Noktes

Ande Noktes

Part-time Faculty

Education
Doctorate in Law and Public Policy, Northeastern University
Masters of Business Administration, Emory University
Masters in Philosophy, Assumption University
Bachelors in Liberal Arts, Colorado State University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Research in women entrepreneurs’ access to capital, barriers to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial mindset and behaviors, entrepreneurship as economic empowerment

Morris, Jessica

Jessica Morris

Part-time Instructor of Education and/or Teacher Candidate Field Supervisor

Education
Ed.D. Curriculum and Leadership, Columbus State University
M.Ed. Reading, Language and Literacy Education (ESOL concentration), Georgia State University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Teaching and research interests include K-12 Literacy Instruction, English for the Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Reading Best-Practices for Classroom Teachers, Cross-Curricular Instruction in the 4th-8th Grade, and Classroom and Professional Teacher Development.

Dunne, Brian

Brian Dunne

Part-time Instructor of History

Education
M.A. in History, Florida Atlantic University
B.A. in History, Florida Atlantic University
B.A. in English, Florida Atlantic University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My graduate thesis examined the slavery debate between military and civil authorities during the war in Maryland. My research interests include 18th and 19th Century America, Presidential History, and the History of Georgia.

Lassiter, Annabelle

Annabelle Lassiter

Annabelle Lassiter, College of Coastal Georgia

Lecturer of Mathematics

Education
Master of Statistics in Statistics, University of Florida
B.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education, Flagler College
B.S. in Mathematics, Flagler College

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My teaching interests include mathematics and statistics, with a focus on developing students’ analytical and problem-solving skills. My research interests include psychometrics, assessment design, and item response theory, as well as applications of statistical modeling in education. I enjoy creating learning experiences that connect theoretical concepts to real-world contexts.

Critcher, Nicole

Nicole Critcher

Lecturer of Education

Education
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Florida State University (in progress)
Certification in Education Leadership, Stetson University
M.Ed. in Education, Walden University
B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Central Florida

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My teaching and research interests center on educational leadership, school improvement, and teacher development, with a particular focus on social-emotional learning, school climate, and instructional leadership. My research examines the implementation and impact of schoolwide SEL initiatives – specifically Tier 1 programs – on student behavior, teacher efficacy, and organizational culture. I am currently completing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with a dissertation in practice evaluating the outcomes of a comprehensive SEL framework in an elementary school setting. My recent scholarly activities include qualitative data analysis, practitioner-focused research aligned with improvement goals, and ongoing collaboration with school and district leaders to translate research findings into actionable practice.

Long, Rebecca

Rebecca Long

Rebecca Long

Lecturer of Nursing

Education
MSN in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
ASN in Nursing, University of the State of New York
LPN in Nursing, Trident Technical College

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Instructor for Health Assessment, Gerontology, Medical Surgical and Obstetrics for prelicensure nursing students. Interested in Women’s Health, Obstetrics, Gerontology, and safety in the healthcare environment. I am an AHA BLS and NRP instructor. I am certified in service-learning and a HIPPS ambassador at the College.