Lynne M. Bailey Brings 20 Years of Education Experience to Online
University System
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. Lynne M.
Bailey was recently appointed Dean of the School of Education at American
Public University System (APUS) (http://www.apus.edu), a regionally accredited
online university system that serves 41,000 adult learners studying in 50
states and more than 100 countries. Dr. Bailey's vision for the APUS School of
Education is to foster a vibrant community of learning dedicated to the
development of effective, knowledgeable, responsible, reflective, and
collaborative education professionals.
Dr. Bailey brings to APUS more than 20 years of valuable skills and
experience as an educator. She most recently served as an assistant professor
in the Department of Middle, Secondary and K12 Education at the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte. She also served as a visiting assistant professor
in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of Central Florida
and taught in the Orange County (FL) Public Schools for more than 12 years.
"Lynne has a wealth of experience as an educator and has done great work
studying and implementing research on public school education," said Karan
Powell, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Academic Dean for APUS. "She has
already made great strides to enhance programming and processes in the School
of Education at APUS."
In addition to a public school teaching career, Dr. Bailey has experience
at the university level training, supervising, mentoring, and guiding the
preparation of hundreds of future educators. She has a research and
publication record as well as leadership and participation in recognized
national and international education organizations.
Dr. Bailey's research interests include: examining stakeholder responses
to curriculum integration in the middle grades, theoretical underpinnings of
curriculum integration, and literacy development in the middle grades.
"I am excited and eager to work with APUS on its agenda to promote the
development of excellent teachers, administrators, and counselors," said Dr.
Bailey. "We have an expert and approachable group of faculty and staff that
are extremely enthusiastic about our programs and are ready to assist students
in achieving new levels of academic success."
Dr. Bailey holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and an M.Ed. in
English Education from the University of Central Florida. She is a member of
several professional organizations including the International Study
Association for Teachers and Teaching and the American Association for
Teaching and Curriculum. She currently serves as executive secretary,
editorial review board member, past conference chair, and conference proposal
review member for the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum.
The School of Education at APUS offers the following degree programs:
-- Master of Education: Administration and Supervision (36 credit hours)
-- Master of Education: Guidance and Counseling (48 credit hours)
-- Master of Education: Teaching - Elementary Education (48 credit hours)
-- Master of Education: Teaching - Instructional Leadership (36 credit
hours)
-- Master of Education: Teaching - Secondary Social Studies (48 credit
hours)
Candidates in all the online Master of Education programs, except the
Master of Education: Teaching - Instructional Leadership, will be eligible to
earn the West Virginia teaching certificate upon completion of the program.
The School of Education also offers a Post-baccalaureate Teacher
Preparation Certification Program for those interested in pursuing teaching
after completing a Bachelor's program in a different subject area.
NOTE: Teachers with licenses in West Virginia may apply for licensure in
other states. Many states have formal reciprocity agreements with West
Virginia. Persons considering licensure in additional states should contact
the State Department of Education for the prospective state to obtain current
testing and licensure requirements or procedures.
APUS classes start monthly, with many offered in either 8- or 16-week
sessions. For more information on education degrees, call 1-877-777-9081 or go
to www.apu.apus.edu/education.
About Public University System
American Public University System includes American Public University and
American Military University and educates more than 41,000 adult learners
worldwide. APUS's relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility allows
working adults to pursue degrees that will help them advance in a variety of
career fields, including business, information technology, education and
management. APUS also provides specialized education in homeland security,
national security and emergency and disaster management. A university book
grant provides textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate students.
American Public University System is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, please visit
http://www.AmericanPublicEducation.com.
SOURCE American Public University System
CONTACT:
Renee Williams Hockaday
American Public University System
+1-703-334-3868
rhockaday@apus.edu
Web Site: http://www.apus.edu