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Academics: School of Education

Brenda S. Tinkham Professor of Education Chairperson of Teacher 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

Jayne Wolfskill Assistant Professor of Education Fieldwork Coordinator

"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

Charles M. Hodge Visiting Professor of Education

“During my tenure at the University, I will assist the Dean of the School of Education in exploring options to increase the number of undergraduate teacher preparation programs, determining viability of establishing a master’s degree program in educational leadership, supporting efforts to enhance partnerships with area schools and school districts, initiating preliminary efforts to implement professional development school strategies with area schools, and serving as guest lecturer for courses offered by the School.”

Education:
Charles Hodge received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He earned both a Masters of Education and an Educational Doctorate from the University of North Texas. Charles Hodge came to work for Chowan in 2007.

Courses Taught:
- Educational Philosophy
- Student Teacher Supervisor
- Doctoral courses in educational leadership program

Publications:
Professional articles have appeared in American Middle School Education Journal, Journal of Negro Education, Teacher Education and Practice.

Author of chapter “Educators for a Truly Democratic System of Schooling” in Access to Knowledge edited by John Goodlad

Author of chapter in Reforming Teacher Education Through Accreditation, edited by Boyce Williams, Vice President, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).