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Academics: School of Education
Dr. Brenda Tinkham
Preparing committed professional educators with knowledge and practices for a continuously changing world.
Chowan University's School of Education produces esteemed teachers for elementary and secondary school careers year after year!
All our students are committed to academic and teaching excellence, exemplified by the "Teacher of the Year" Awards they regularly receive.
Chowan produces teachers who believe in the worth and dignity of every student and who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to facilitate learning for all students in a diverse society.
Chowan instills within these future teachers the professional belief system that all students can learn. Our commitment to this powerful belief is what distinguishes Chowan among the other teacher education schools.
Chowan realizes that you cannot teach every student in the same way, so we arm our graduates with a wide repertoire of teaching strategies and skills in order to reach them all.
Students can study in:
- Biology Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Social Studies Education
Come be a part of Chowan University’s growing School of Education!
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Brenda S. Tinkham Professor of Education Dean of School of Education |
"Our goal in the School of Education at Chowan University is to prepare graduates who are excellent teachers for the students who will become the leaders of tomorrow.”
Education:
Brenda S. Tinkham received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from NC Wesleyan. She received her Masters of Art in Education for Elementary Education, her Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and her Educational Doctorate in Educational Administration from East Carolina University. Brenda S. Tinkham came to work at Chowan University in 2006.
Courses Taught:
- Foundations of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Management
- Reading in the Content Area
- Critical Thinking
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Jayne Wolfskill
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"Small classes and one on one advising make Chowan unique and a place where students and professors enjoy successful teaching and learning experiences. University sponsored events such as sports, theater, concerts, art exhibits, the Hobson Lecture/Award, and others allow students and faculty to get to know one another and appreciate similar interests.”
Education:
Jayne Wolfskill received her B.A. degree in Education from Guilford College. She received her Masters of Science Education degree in Education from Old Dominion University. Jayne Wolfskill came to work at Chowan in 2006.
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Teaching
- Reading in the Elementary School
- Children’s Literature
- Multicultural Education
- Directed Student Teaching
- Methods and Materials for Language Arts and Social Studies in the
Elementary Grades
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Carolyn Modlin Associate Professor of Education Disability Services Coordinator |
"My favorite thing about working at Chowan is that it provides me with the opportunity to get to know my students well due to the small class size. [Charles Silberman said it best], ‘Education should prepare people not just to earn a living, but to live a life—a creative, humane, and sensitive life.’”
Education:
Carolyn Modlin graduated from Radford College with a B.S. in Home Economics. She went on to receive her M.S. in Diagnostic and Remedial Reading from Virginia State University and later an Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Ed.D. in Educational Administration both from Virginia Tech. Carolyn Modlin joined the Chowan University faculty in 2001.
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Teaching
- Introduction to Special Education
- Analysis of Research in Teaching
- Educational Psychology
- Learning Disabilities
- Children’s Literature
- Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
- Reading Practicum
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Michelle P. Reedy Instructor of Education |
“Engaging students in the classroom, focusing upon differentiated instruction, and working with local school systems in preparation for teaching the 21st century learner is Chowan’s unique experience that creates a supportive learning community for our students.”
Education:
Michele P. Reedy received her B.S. degree in Animal Science from Ferrum College. She received her Masters of Arts in Adult Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University. Her doctoral studies in Higher Education Leadership are on course to be completed in 2012 from Nova Southeastern University. Michele P. Reedy came to work at Chowan in 2006.
Courses Taught:
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Management
- Methods and Materials for Mathematics and Science in the
Elementary Grades
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Sheryl Long Assistant Professor of Education |
"I believe the most successful teachers are those who recognize teaching as a student-centered endeavor. As a teacher educator, I strive to help our university students understand that education is a dynamic, interpersonal profession."
Education:
- Meredith College, B.A. in English with North Carolina Teacher Licensure
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, M.A. in English
- North Carolina State University, Ph. D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in English Education
Courses Taught:
- Action Research
- Advanced Curriculum & Instruction
- Diversity
- Integrating Language Arts & Social Studies
- 21st Century Literacies
Publications:
Long, S. & Pope, C. (Eds.). (2011). Past and Present in Out of the Dust. In J. O. Milner and C. A. Pope, Engaging American novels: Lessons from the classroom (pp. 93-118). Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.
Young, C. A., Long, S., & Myers, J. (2010). Editorial: Enhancing English language arts education with digital video. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 10(1).
Young, C., Lee, J., Pope, C., Beal, C., Wolfram, W., Reaser, J. & Long, S. (2008). The voices of North Carolina professional development initiative: A new literacies approach to teaching language effectively in the middle grades. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 4672-4678). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Presentations:
Long, S. & Pope, C. (2010). Integrating film literacy in the English language arts. National Council of Teachers of English, Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
Pope, C & Long, S. (2009). Video/Book Talks: Exploring the role of young adult literature and film. National Council of Teachers of English, Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Pope, C., Beal, C., Long, S., & McCammon, L. (2008). Digital natives become teacher educators: Shifting our view from students as subjects to students as partners & pedagogical experts. National Council of Teachers of English, Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Young, C.A., Long, S., Foster, M., Greene, S., Holt, K., Polk, M. & Smith, J. (2008). Teaching language effectively in the middle grades: Making the shift to a new literacies approach. National Council of Teachers of English, Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Young, C.A., Lee, J.K., & Long, S. (2008). Teaching language effectively in the middle grades: Making the shift to a new literacies approach. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Annual International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
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Shalyn Michelle Lapke Assistant Professor of Education |
“As teacher educators I believe that it is our civic duty to instill passion into our teaching. It is also crucial that we create caring and sensitive classrooms in order for our students to feel safe and accepted.”
Education:
- Ph.D., Instructional Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University
- M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of North Florida
- B.S., Elementary Education, Florida State University
Courses Taught:
- Graduate
- Instructional Technology
- Analysis and Assessment of Student Learning
- Diversify in Education
- Integrating Mathematics and Science
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Instructional Teaching Methods
- Undergraduate
- Teaching Reading in the Elementary Classroom
- Developmental Literacy in the Language Arts I
- Developmental Literacy in the Language Arts I
- Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
- Evaluation of Student Teaching
- Teaching Reading in the Elementary Classroom