School of Education Highlights
School of Education celebrates the outstanding achievements, stories, and milestones of our students, faculty, and alumni. From academic awards and career accomplishments to inspiring personal journeys, this page highlights the many ways our School of Education community is making a difference. It showcases the dedication, passion, and success of those who are shaping the future of education, recognizing the hard work and impact of our members as they continue to excel and inspire.
Presentations and Publications
Faculty from the Department of Graduate Education continue to share their expertise at university and national events, focusing on strategies that support effective teaching and meaningful student engagement. This fall, Dr. Valerie Flanagan (Chair of Graduate Education) and Dr. Wanetta Morrow (Assistant Chair of Graduate Education) were featured presenters across several impactful forums.
At the 2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Summit, Dr. Flanagan and Dr. Morrow delivered a virtual poster and video presentation titled Four Strategies for Engaging Adult Learners (Flanagan & Morrow, 2025, September 18–19). Their presentation explored research-based approaches to teaching, learning, reflection, and feedback designed specifically to support the needs of adult learners in higher education.
During the Campbellsville University Faculty Workshop in August, Dr. Flanagan and Dr. Morrow also co-presented a session titled Engage, Reflect, Excel: Leveraging Quality Tools to Enhance Learning for All Students. They introduced practical tools such as the Plus/Delta and Experiential Journal, along with discourse norms that promote deeper engagement with content and collaboration among students.
In addition, Dr. Morrow delivered a TID (Teaching, Instruction, Doing) Talk at the same workshop. Her presentation focused on the power of using quality tools and meaningful feedback to engage learners, incorporating the research of John Hattie to emphasize high-impact strategies that significantly enhance student learning outcomes.
Last year, Campbellsville University’s Dr. Franklin Thomas had a vision: to create an academic journal detailing the latest scholarship and research in higher education. A year later and ahead of schedule, that vision has translated into reality, with the inaugural issue of Journal of Advances in Education, which debuted in May. Read more here.
Faculty members from Campbellsville University’s School of Education have co-authored a comprehensive book on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), emphasizing its critical role in educator preparation. This collaborative work integrates SEL principles into teacher education programs, aiming to equip future educators with the tools to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in students. The book reflects the School's commitment to advancing research and practice in education, preparing educators to meet the diverse needs of learners in a dynamic educational landscape.
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Faculty Scholarship
Campbellsville University’s School of Education proudly supports faculty members who are pursuing continued academic and professional growth. We recognize excellence in teaching, research, and service, while also helping educators advance their skills and impact in the field of education.
- Dr. Rhonda Simpson, Dr. Jane Bragg, Dr. Susan Burress, and Dr. Lisa Fulks are presenting at the JCPS 2025 Diverse Learners Institute. "Exploring Evidence-Based Practices, Neurodiversity and Positive Supports that Address Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom. Where to begin?" July 14. JCPS U of L SHELBY campus.
- Dr. Lisa Fulks and Dr. Rhonda Simpson are also presenting for LDA. "Evidence-Based Practices for Challenging Behaviors." July 19. Assumption HS in Louisville.
- Dr. Valerie Flanagan, Dr. Wanetta Morrow, and Dr. Lisa Fulks have had an article accepted for publication. "Embedding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs): An Alternative Certification Perspective." Journal of Educational Research and Practice.
- Dr. Elisha Lawrence presented at the Innovations for Learning Conference on May 6th, partnering with KET on a Stop Motion Lab Experience for K-12th-grade students, facilitated by KET and her ED325 students.
- Dr. Lawrence, on June 4th at the Innovations for Learning Conference held at Frederick Douglass High School, shared this partnership with participants and encouraged teachers to collaborate with KET on Media Labs in the future.
- Dr. Lawrence co-presented on June 13 at the Read to Succeed Conference, providing an update on EPP Literacy Work.
- Dr. Lawrence, along with current CU student and future music educator Ms. Kaylee Lawrence, presented on June 25th during a session of Taylor County Library’s Summer Reading STEAM program.
- Dr. Rocky Wallace, Dr. J. Hopkins, Dr. J. Michelli, and Dr. B. Budai are co-editors of Service Excellence in Higher Education: True Stories of Servant Leadership. Kendall Hunt. June 2025. School of Education faculty who contributed chapters to this book: Dr. Robin Magruder and Dr. Sharon Hundley (co-authored), Dr. Lisa Fulks, Dr. Jane Bragg, Dr. Wanetta Morrow, Dr. Franklin Thomas, Dr. Chuck Hamilton, and Dr. Rocky Wallace
- Dr. Jeffrey Herron, Dr. B. Dunn, and Dr. K. Douglas are co-editors of Strategies to Support Underrepresented Minority Students. Available Summer 2025.
- Dr. Jeffrey Herron presented "Cultivating Resilience: Self-Care Strategies for Academic Professionals" at the annual Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference. 2025. Richmond, KY.
- Dr. Jeffrey Herron spoke at the Ella Campbell Diversity Luncheon. 2025. Madison Central High School, Richmond, KY.
- Dr. Jeffrey Herron presented "A Day in Pre-K" at the Green River Early Childhood Collaborative Training Day. 2024. Campbellsville, KY.
- Dr. K. Hub, Dr. Rocky Wallace, Dr. Franklin Thomas, and Dr. R. Stafford are co-authors of Voices of Rural Leadership: True Stories of Success in Education. Kendall Hunt Publishing. August 2025.
- Dr. Rocky Wallace published a review: “Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness: Robert Greenleaf’s Timeless Classic.” May 2025. Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA Online).
- Dr. Rocky Wallace published a feature titled “The Teacher.” May 2025. Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA Online).
- Dr. Rocky Wallace published a book review: “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” May 2025. Journal of Advances in Education.
- Dr. Rocky Wallace presented "Collaborating with Co-Authors and Co-Editors" at the Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA). June 2025.
- Dr. Franklin Thomas serves as Editor for Journal of Advances in Education, Volume One, Number One.
- Dr. Franklin Thomas attended EDUCON 2025 on June 11th to promote graduate programs.
- Dr. Wanetta Morrow. Combatting Enemies of Efficacy in Rural Schools. April 18, 2025. Purdue University Rural Education Summit.
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