Dr. Marcus Washington

Associate Professor of Education

(706) 233-7920
mwashington@shorter.edu Education Building, Office #E104

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Education:

• 2024 – Shorter University, A.S., Christian Studies
• 2012 – George Washington University, Ed.D., Educational Administration & Policy
• 2002 – Howard University, M.Ed., Elementary Education
• 2001 – Howard University, B.A., English

Honors:

• Shorter University Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
• Shorter University Argo Dedication Award (2021)
• Rome High School Golden Apple Award (2019, 2023, 2024)
• Dougherty County Teacher of the Year Finalist (2013)
• Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School Teacher of the Year (2013)
• Howard University “Showtime” Marching Band Bandsman of the Year (1999, 2000, and 2001)
• NAACP Freedom Fund Award for Service, Dedication, and Commitment (1997)

Publications:

“The Existence of Peterson and Deal’s Paradox of Change Theory in Elementary School Leaders’ Consideration of Decisions to Change Rituals” (January 31, 2012)

Teaching/Leadership Certifications:

• Educational Leadership (P-12)
• Elementary Education (P-5)
• Middle Grades Education (4-8) – Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading

University Teaching Experience:

• Associate Professor of Education, Shorter University — May 2019 – Present
• University Supervisor for student teachers
• Academic Advisor for undergraduate and graduate education majors
• Coordinator of Freshman Seminar Course
• Instructor of EDU 2110 Contemporary Issues in Education
• Instructor of EDR 2950 Teacher Technology
• Instructor of EDU 3300 Principles for Diverse Learners
• Instructor of EDU 3580 Math Methods for Early Childhood Education
• Instructor of EDU 3700 Classroom Management for Early Childhood Education
• Instructor of EDU 3820 Science Methods for Early Childhood Education
• Instructor of EDU 4035 Math Methods for Middle Grades Education
• Instructor of EDU 4085 Science Methods for Middle Grades Education
• Instructor of EDU 5000 Intro to Graduate Education (MAT course)
• Instructor of EDU 5400 Pedagogy I: Planning and Organizing (MAT course)
• Instructor of EDU 5400 Education Assessment (MAT course)
• Instructor of EDU 5240 Professional Ethics for Educators (MED course)
• Instructor of EDU 5460 Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners (MED course)
• Instructor of EDU 5510 Clinical Practice (MAT course)

Adjunct Instructor, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA — May 2023-Present

Instructor for EDUC 850: Literature Review for Applied Research

Capstone Mentor for Students in EDUC 887

Capstone Mentor for Students in EDUC 888

Capstone Mentor for Students in EDUC 889

PK-12 Educational Experience:

• Rome City Schools, Rome, GA
  • Assistant to the Chief of School Improvement and Accountability
• Main / North Heights Elementary School, Rome, GA
  • Assistant Principal
  • Coordinator of School Title 1 Program
  • Coordinator of School SST Program
  • Coordinator of School Testing
  • Coach of School PBIS Team
  • Director of Faculty Dance Performance
• Rome Middle School, Rome, GA
  • 7^th Grade Math Teacher
  • 8^th Grade Math Teacher
  • Cooperating Teacher
  • Classroom Management Mentor
• Bells Ferry Elementary School, Marietta, GA
  • 5^th Grade Reading/Science Teacher
• Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School, Albany, GA
  • 5^th Grade Math Teacher
  • Grade Level Chair
  • Department Chair
  • Co-chairman of School SACS Committee
  • Chairman of REAL Boys REAL Men Mentoring Program
  • Faculty Advisor to Junior Beta National Honor Society
  • Spelling Coach of District Spelling Bee Champion
  • Director of Faculty Dance Performance
• Bernd Elementary School, Macon, GA
  • 3^rd Grade Teacher
  • Grade Level Chair
• John Eaton Elementary School, Washington, DC
  • Principal of Summer School
  • 5^th Grade Teacher
  • 6^th Grade Teacher
  • Grade Level Chair
  • Director of Spring Musical
  • Director of Black History Program
  • Director of Faculty Dance Performance
• University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
  • 4^th/5^th Grade Aerospace Science Teacher

Ministry/Community Involvement:

• Member of Northside Christian Church, Rome, GA
  • Adult Sunday School Teacher
• Associate Minister at Lovejoy Missionary Baptist Church Rome, Ga (July 2024 – present)
• Ordained Minister in the Universal Life Church (August 2022 – present)
• Member of National Education Association
• YMCA Youth Soccer Coach
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Zeta Iota Chapter
• Omega Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Chapter