Dr. Marcus Washington - Shorter University

Dr. Marcus Washington

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

Education:

  • 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 Argo Dedication Award (2021)
  • Rome High School Golden Apple Award (2019)
  • 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:

  • Assistant Professor of Education, Shorter University
    • University Supervisor for student teachers
    • Academic Advisor for undergraduate and graduate education majors
    • Instructor of EDU 2110 Contemporary Issues in Education
    • 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 4085 Science Methods for Middle Grades Education
    • Instructor of EDU 4110 Clinical Practice for Early Childhood Education
    • Instructor of EDU 5400 Pedagogy I: Planning and Organizing (MAT course)

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
    • 7th Grade Math Teacher
    • 8th Grade Math Teacher
    • Cooperating Teacher
    • Classroom Management Mentor
  • Bells Ferry Elementary School, Marietta, GA
    • 5th Grade Reading/Science Teacher
  • Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School, Albany, GA
    • 5th 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
    • 3rd Grade Teacher
    • Grade Level Chair
  • John Eaton Elementary School, Washington, DC
    • Principal of Summer School
    • 5th Grade Teacher
    • 6th 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
    • 4th/5th Grade Aerospace Science Teacher

Ministry/Community Involvement:

  • Member of Northside Christian Church, Rome, GA
    • Adult Sunday School Teacher
  • 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

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