Kim Barker
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
Administration
Department of Graduate School
- (706) 737-1496
- (706) 729-2276
- UH 370
Education
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Ph.D., Teaching and Learning
Georgia State University, 2016
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MED, Reading/Language & Literacy Education
Georgia State University, 2006
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Berry College, 1986
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BA, Spanish Language and Literature
Berry College, 1986
Certifications
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English, 9-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2013
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Early Childhood Education P-5
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006
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Reading Endorsement, K-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006
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Gifted Endorsement, K-12
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2005
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ESOL P-12 Endorsement
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2004
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Service Award
College of Education and Human Development, 2023
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Adobe eLearning Design Award
Adobe, 2021
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Outstanding Faculty Member
Augusta University College of Education, 2020
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Outstanding Research Award
Augusta University College of Education, 2019
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Outstanding Ph.D. in Teaching and Teacher Education Award,
Georgia State University, Middle and Secondary Education, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDTD 7950
Adv Topics in Content Area Ins: Prof. Growth and Leadership
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EDTD 6410
Appl Research in Curr & Instru
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ELED 4313
Literacy II: Adv. Inst. EE
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EDTD 4950
Selected Topics
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SPED 4950
Selected Topics in Sp Ed: Basic Literacy Instruction
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EDTD 6950
Selected Topics: Elementary Education
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EDTD 5910
Student Teaching
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SPED 4491
Student Teaching - Special Ed
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EDTD 6120
Basic Instruction in Literacy
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EDTD 5275
Intro to Literacy Assessment
Teaching Interests
Multi-sensory literacy, Interprofessional education and collaboration, Multi-genre text
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Banish the bans: The teacher educators’ role in promoting book access and choice, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Thriving in the community: The creation and sustainment of a community–driven literacy center, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Collaborating with school-based occupational therapists to support literacy, 2023
Newsletter
- Teachers and occupational therapists as interprofessional teammates: Implementation of an adapted social-emotional learning curriculum, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Golden Blocks Legends Release Exhibit, 2022
Other
Research Interests
Teacher education for diverse contexts; literacy/reading; English learner (EL) students; urban education; high-need schools; positive learning environment; professional development school partnerships and interprofessional education and collaboration
Department Service
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Faculty Search Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Search Committee - Department Chair of Teaching and Leading
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Site-Coordinator for Partner School Jenkins White Elementary (formerly Intermediate Literacy and Math Center)
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Steamify Competition
2019
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Steamify Competition
2018
College Service
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Faculty Development Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Literacy Center Steering Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Get Augusta Reading Summit - Planning Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Literacy Center Advisory Board
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Golden Blocks Legends Launch Event Planning Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Professional Service
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Early Childhood Education Journal
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates
2021 - Present
Role: Member
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Georgia Educational Research Association
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of Educational Technology and Society
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Georgia State University Teaching and Learning PhD Program
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
Public Service
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Literacy is Health Planning Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Happy Adams Family [HAF] Instagram Santa for Jenkins White Elementary
2022 - 2022
Role: Other
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Holiday Wrapping Paper Drive
2022 - 2022
Role: Member
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Intermediate Literacy and Math Center - Books and Clothing Drive
2019 - 2021
Role: Other
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Information on screen time for parents
2019
Role: Guest Speaker
