Early, Elementary and Reading Education, Department of

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Phone: (540) 568-6255
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/coe/eere/

Interim Department Head                    
Dr. Joy Myers

Elementary Education Program Director
Dr. Shin Ji Kang
kangsj@jmu.edu
540-568-6783

Early Childhood Program Director
Dr. Holly McCartney
mccarthb@jmu.edu
540-568-8753

Literacy Program Director
Dr. Mark Lewis
lewis6ma@jmu.edu
540-568-6255

Professors
M. Hughes, H. McCartney, P. Sullivan

Associate Professors
A. Bodle, G. Font, S. Kang, K. Kavanagh, M. Lewis, S. Mathur, J. Merritt, R. Wilson

Assistant Professors
C. Bahlmann-Bollinger, S. Lupo, J. Myers, M. Sharifian, E. Thacker

Mission

The Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education is committed to preparing caring, knowledgeable, skilled and reflective professionals who are committed to teaching all children. The department emphasizes supervised clinical placements that provide candidates with experiences in diverse settings that have a wide range of ages and abilities. Graduates are eligible for additional endorsements and/or licensure in Virginia.

Programs

• Education, Early Childhood Education (PreK-3), M.A.T.
• Education, Elementary Education (PreK-6), M.A.T.
• Education, Literacy Education Concentration, M.Ed.

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