Dr. Marilyn Goodwin joined the faculty at Campbellsville University in August of
2010. However, this is not where her journey began with Campbellsville University.
She is also a proud graduate as well, receiving her bachelor’s degrees from Campbellsville
College now Campbellsville University. She currently teaches ECE and IECE graduate
and undergraduate courses online, on the main campus and at the Somerset Education
Center. She also teaches several courses through our Belize partners.
Before coming to Campbellsville University, Dr. Marilyn Goodwin served as the director
of Campbellsville Child Development Center a Ministry of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She also previously served as a preschool/children’s ministry consultant for the Kentucky
Baptist Convention.
Degrees: Campbellsville College now Campbellsville University, B.A. in Christian Education
and Office Management (1993). The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity in Christian Education emphasis in Preschool and Children’s Ministry (1996).
Capella University, Ph. D. in Education (2014).
Certifications: Kentucky Early Childhood Certified Trainer (2004). Google Certified
Educator Level 1 (2021).
Marilyn’s research areas include preschool education and literacy, technology in early
childhood education, and service leadership. Her dissertation was Literacy Skills
of Kindergarten Students with Preschool Experience Compared to Those with No Preschool
Experience in One Southeastern United States Rural School District.
Presentations:
Christian Montessori Conference, San Antonio, TX – January 19, 2019
Five Love Languages
Beijing Youth Political: Beijing, China – June 16-18, 2017
Technologies in Early Childhood Classrooms
Preschool Workshop, Cayo District, Belize – March 17-18, 2016
Planning for Success in Preschool
Kentucky Association of Early Childhood Education – October 5, 2012
Creating and Implementing Virtual Field Trips
Exploring Digital Stories
Annual Child Care Training Days – 2011 to Present
Committees: Campbellsville University IRB Committee; Campbellsville University Nomination
for Faculty Forum Committee; SOE-CAEP Standard 5 Committee; SOE-Technology Committee;
Teacher Education Committee; Child Care Training Day Committee; Excellence in Teaching
Committee; Frederick B. and Ayako I. Phillips Foundation Scholarship Committee; Board
of Directors for Lake Cumberland Community Action; and Head Start Policy Council member.