She has been an adjunct faculty member for Shorter College, School of Professional Programs, Marietta, GA, teaching American History and American Government since 2001. Ms. Blake is currently an online adjunct faculty member for Baker College Online, Flint, MI. She teaches a variety of American history courses, as well as English composition courses.

Dr. Bryan has written numerous published articles, a book, and two Phi Delta Kappa fastbacks. Her publications and conference presentations focus on comparative and international education, cross cultural teaching and learning, improving mathematics achievement for at risk students, aesthetic education and critical thinking and cooperative learning.

Jarrod has extensive experience in all levels of government and private industry. Jarrod served in the Clarke County Public Defender's office assisting in the representation of indigent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors, ranging from murder and rape to D.U.I. and drug possession. In 2005, Jarrod served as Aide to Senate Special Judiciary for the Georgia General Assembly. In 1998, Jarrod served as an aide to Georgia Secretary of Labor Michael Thurmond.

A native of Sylvester, Georgia, Jarrod earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Albany State University in 2000. While at Albany State, Jarrod distinguished himself as a student leader serving as President of the Student Government Association, Editor-in-Chief of The Student Voice (the Official Newspaper of Albany State University), President of the Senior Class, and President of Alpha Kappa Mu national honor society.

In May, 2004, Jarrod earned a Juris Doctor from the University Of Georgia School Of Law where he was the winner of the Georgia Intrastate Moot Court competition.

Currently, Dr. Davis is the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources for Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Davis is an accomplished teacher, elementary school principal, middle school principal, central office administrator, adjunct professor, educational consultant and public speaker.

Her vision, expertise and passion for public education have driven notable gains in student achievement, teacher recruitment and retention and leadership development. Her achievements have been featured in the Gwinnett Business Magazine and as the cover story in the Gwinnett Magazine. Dr. Davis is a member of a host of professional organizations and serves on several local and state boards. She is a member of the Gwinnett Rotary Club and is committed to living it’s motto of “service above one self”.

Dr. Denson has extensive global experience in youth, community, housing, and economic development. She provides coaching and training in leadership, change management, communication skills, service excellence, personal development, training design, management, and delivery.

Dr. Denson received her doctorate in Education (with a specialization in Adult Education) from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Her dissertation topic researched adult learning processes. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Physical Science from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.

Dr. Graham is a retired U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer with 20 years of dedicated service in logistic management. He presently functions as an Adjunct Professor at Central Michigan University and Troy University.

Mrs. Harris received her B.S. in Psychology from Western Michigan University, an M.A. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Human Resource Development from Western Michigan University, and an MBA in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.

She has over six years experience teaching in a college environment. She currently teaches at several universities.

Dr. Jones has been acknowledge by Who’s Who among Teachers and Administrators, as well as honored as an outstanding poet by the International Poet Society in 2004, 2005, and 2006 for her outstanding literary poems. She is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a graduate of Southern University in New Orleans, and now serves as an adjunct faculty member for Troy University in Covington.

Dr. Kratt is an adjunct faculty member and certified to teach a number of courses in the College of Education. Currently, he serves as the Director of Assimilation at Elizabeth Baptist Church. Dr. Kratt’s research interests are diversity in evangelical colleges, universities, and churches.

She is a Certified Conflict Mediator for the Georgia State Supreme Court. She received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from Nova Southeastern University as a result of exceptional academic and research performance. She is also the author of an anti-bullying program, Friendly Approaches Anti-bullying Program.

Dr. Manigo is affiliated with the American Counseling Association, American Educational Research Association, Association for Supervision/Curriculum Development, the Georgia Association of Educators, Kappa Delta Pi, Manchester Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, and the National Education Association.

Dr. Matthews holds a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from Fort Valley State University, a Master of Science in Elementary Education from Troy University and a Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University. She is actively involved with youth groups, participates in leadership forums and promotes teaching as a profession.

Dr. McKithen is presently serving as an Adjunct Professor for Troy University and an Assistant Principal at Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. In addition to her duties as an Assistant Principal, she also serves as the supervisor of CTAE (Career Technical Agriculture Education). She has been an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for 25 years.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Nationally Certified School Counselor. She has a private practice in Conyers, Georgia. She is a full time elementary school counselor in the Metro Atlanta area.

Glenn received his B.A. degree in Politics and Business from The City University of New York, Baruch College in 1986, an M.S. degree in educational administration from The City University of New York, Baruch College in 1988, and his Doctorate in Education, Ed.D. degree in Adult Education, with a focus on Organizational Development, from the University of Georgia in 2001.

His main research interests have been adult education, organizational development, career development, and diversity and multiculturalism. He has presented his work at various professional conferences including: The American Association of Research Conference, The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, and The International Federation of Training and Development Organization, Dublin, Ireland.

He has consulted with many companies in the areas of organizational development and diversity initiatives including: The Kimberly Clark Company, Delta Airlines, Delta technology, and the Coca Cola Bottling Company.

Dr. Palmer is a member of the following professional associations: The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), The Academy of Management, The American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

As a consultant, Dr. Popper has completed projects for the U.S. Department of Education, Washington State University, and numerous school systems in Georgia. She has presented at regional, national, and international conferences in the area of innovative teacher certification programs, NCATE, and GaPSC program approval and has published in the areas of policy and program-wide evaluation. She has been a reviewer for educational journals and has also been a contributing textbook author.

Dr. Popper is the founding president of the Georgia Association of Independent Colleges of Teacher Education and is a member of national honorary and scholarly educational organizations. She has received research grants from the Andrew Mellon Foundation and Council of Chief State Schools Officers and is listed in Who’s Who in American Education and Who’s Who of American Women. She has served on a wide variety of community service boards, as chairman for the Regional Library System and as sustaining advisor for the Junior League.

While at Tara she returned to school and completed my Bachelors degree in Business with majors in Accounting and Management. Presently I am working on my PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences. She intends to write a dissertation on leadership.

Prior to joining Troy University, Dr. Rosser-Mims held a faculty position at the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute, formerly known as the Fanning Leadership Center. Her eight year tenure at the University of Georgia was spent working on projects targeting first and second tier counties suffering from economic, educational, and social disparities by providing leadership training and facilitation services. Her particular areas of expertise include team-building, group dynamics, board development, strategic planning, leadership assessments, and experiential learning. She has and continues to work with a range of audiences including adult and youth community groups, advocacy groups, local government officials, and academic associations.

Dr. Rosser-Mims holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in psychology and sociology, and a bachelor’s of science degree in mathematics from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia. She also holds a master’s degree in public administration and a Ph.D. in adult education from The University of Georgia.

Dr. Rosser-Mims is a board member of Hands on Newton, a former board member of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, a former state board member of Georgia’s American Association of University Women and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia.

He holds masters degrees in political science and public administration, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration. His experience includes 20 years in higher education administration and teaching, with specialties in grants management, grants procurement, institutional planning and research, assessment, and academic project development.

He has made numerous research presentations at national, regional and state conferences in political science and higher education, including several articles in scholarly publications. Both of his daughters have followed in his footsteps as educators. He enjoys working with TROY's students and helping develop the next generation of educational leaders.

Dr. Tilghman is a full-time Associate Professor of Instructional Technology and teaches in undergraduate and graduate programs in education. She serves on the Board of Managers of YMCA and the Children Restoration Network. Dr. Tilghman’s research interests are in higher education technology integration and K-12 historical technology equity.

After retiring from public school educational pursuits, Dr. Toner opened a private practice in Burlington, Vermont as a licensed clinical psychologist. She remained a member of a therapeutic group until moving to Georgia in 1992. In Georgia, she remained active as a consulting psychologist and continued with a limited private practice. She currently is an adjunct instructor at Troy University in psychology and counseling areas.

Dr. Troutman is certified through the State of Georgia in the areas of- Educational Leadership, Instructional Supervision, Teacher Support Specialist, English 7-12, and Middle Grades Language Arts. She currently teaches in the school system and works as a mentor for new teachers and those enrolled in the Teacher Alternative Preparation Program (TAPP). Her primary research interests are teacher development, support, and retention.

Dr. Watson had developed, implemented and assessed action research in the areas of parent involvement and its effects on student achievement, school safety and various reading and math programs.

He has a history of teaching in traditional, online and hybrid (online and face-to-face) formats to undergraduate and graduate students. Presently he’s teaching at two other universities in hybrid and online formats. Dr. Williams’ research interest is in the area of assessment of student learning practices.

Dr. Williams has more than 13 years of higher education experience in both teaching and administration capacities. His current research explores the opinions of practicing teachers in a teacher-development program regarding their opinions of the most effective assessment practices for measuring student achievement in K–12 age groups.

Dr. Wilson spent 18 years in Civil Service, as advisor to the President of Armed Forces Staff College, Academic Dean, Naval War College, Director of Training, 7th Army Training Command, Academic Director, National Science Center, Received 2nd highest Civil Service Award, retiring as a Senior Education Specialist. Dr. Wilson taught as an Adjunct Professor with Brenau College for five years; and has been an Assistant Professor with Troy University since 2002, and is a member of Troy University’s fulltime faculty. Dr. Wilson holds a California Lifetime Teaching Certificate, and Georgia T4 Teaching Credentials.