Meet the Faculty & Staff
Chris has lived in Williamsburg since 1971 where she and her husband, Jim, raised their family. In 2007, she came to William and Mary to work as the Development Associate for the School of Education. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Barber was drawn to William & Mary "because of the value it places on good teaching. I bring experience as both a practitioner and a researcher, and try to incorporate each perspective into my teaching. My practical experience as a student affairs administrator and my research experience with the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education complement one another to provide a strong foundation for exploring complex issues like student development and integrative learning."
Bruce Bracken, a professor of education at the School of Education, was recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) for research and scholarly contributions.
Professor Janet Parker teaches curriculum & instruction courses in methods and instructional planning for classical and modern languages in the undergraduate and graduate M.A.Ed program.
Dr. DiPaola's teaching and research interests include the interactions of professionals in school organizations, school leadership, improving instruction and the superintendency.
Dr. Jamel K. Donnor joined the faculty in the area of Curriculum and Instruction as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the College of William and Mary, after serving on the faculty in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the California State University-Fullerton as an Assistant Professor in Department of Afro-Ethnic Studies.
Dr. Eddy is one of the new members of the School of Education faculty. She teaches courses on policy, higher education finance, and organization and governance in the EPPL Program.
Dr. Gareis teaches courses in the Educational Policy, Planning, & Leadership area of the School of Education.
Dr. Hindman received her Ph.D. from The College of William and Mary, her M.T. and BA degrees from the University of Virginia.
Denise Johnson, area coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction (C&I), has recently published a second edition of her book, The Joy of Children's Literature.
Jan Rozzelle helps Virginia teachers incorporate the latest research into their classrooms.
Dr. Shillingford was drawn to William and Mary for several reasons; her advisor at UCF was a William and Mary graduate, so she knew the program well. The school's academic reputation drew her as well as the enthusiasm of the doctoral students she spoke with during the interview process. She was impressed by how open and positive William and Mary students are. "They are eager to go out and change the world."
Steven Staples received his BA in History from William and Mary (Go Tribe!) and his Masters in Ed Administration from William and Mary (he BLEEDS green and gold).
This is Prof. Jeremy Stoddard's fourth year teaching in the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) program at William and Mary. One of his main areas of interest is the use of media to prep school-aged children to be democratic citizens.
Dr. James Stronge, a faculty member in our EPPL General Administration emphasis, has gone global in his recent research endeavors. Dr. Stronge is currently involved in three research projects, all of which relate to his research interest in teacher effectiveness. One study is an international comparison of national award-winning teachers, another is a project that compares U.S. and Chinese teacher beliefs and practices, and the third study examines national award-winning teachers who work with at-risk and highly-mobile students. An additional area of research that he is currently pursuing is teacher effectiveness and teacher evaluation in American schools in South America.
Megan Tschannen-Moran teaches educational leadership and is proud to be a member of a team that prepares exemplary school leaders.
For Dr. Shannon Trice-Black, coming back to Williamsburg felt like she was coming "full circle." Trice-Black joined the faculty in the School Psychology and Counselor Education (SPACE) program beginning in the fall of 2009.
Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Professor Emeritus was recently honored upon her retirement.
As Director of Professional Services, in the Office of Teacher Education and Professional Services, Deborah enjoys working with teachers and administrators in the local school divisions to ensure positive field experiences for students in the teacher and counselor education programs.
Sandy Ward joined the faculty at the College of William & Mary in 1989 after working as a school psychologist.
