Information for:

Resources

Kim Barker

Interim Associate Dean

Kim Barker

Interim Associate Dean

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading

  • (706) 737-1496
  • (706) 729-2276
  • UH 370

Education

  • Ph.D., Teaching and Learning Georgia State University, 2016

  • MED, Reading/Language & Literacy Education Georgia State University, 2006

  • BA, English Language and Literature, General Berry College, 1986

  • BA, Spanish Language and Literature Berry College, 1986

Certifications

  • English, 9-12 Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2013

  • Early Childhood Education P-5 Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006

  • Reading Endorsement, K-12 Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2006

  • Gifted Endorsement, K-12 Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2005

  • ESOL P-12 Endorsement Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2004

Awards & Honors

  • 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award Augusta University, 2024

  • Outstanding Service Award College of Education and Human Development, 2023

  • Adobe eLearning Design Award Adobe, 2021

  • Outstanding Faculty Member Augusta University College of Education, 2020

  • Outstanding Research Award Augusta University College of Education, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MGED 3222

    Integrated Reading to Learn

  • EDTD 5940

    Reading Seminar

  • EDTD 6950

    Selected Topics

  • EDTD 6120

    Basic Instruction in Literacy

  • EDTD 6222

    Current Best Prac. in Literacy

  • EDTD 5275

    Intro to Literacy Assessment

  • EDTD 4950

    Selected Topics

  • EDTD 7950

    Adv Topics in Content Area Ins: Prof. Growth and Leadership

  • EDTD 6410

    Appl Research in Curr & Instru

  • ELED 4313

    Literacy II: Adv. Inst. EE

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

  • Faculty Search Committee 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Search Committee - Department Chair of Teaching and Leading 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Site-Coordinator for Partner School Jenkins White Elementary (formerly Intermediate Literacy and Math Center) 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Steamify Competition 2019

  • Steamify Competition 2018

College Service

  • Faculty Development Committee 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Literacy Center Steering Committee 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Get Augusta Reading Summit - Planning Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Augusta University Literacy Center Advisory Board 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Golden Blocks Legends Launch Event Planning Committee 2022 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • Visiting Scholar Planning Committee 2022 - 2023

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Early Childhood Education Journal 2021 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates 2021 - Present

    Role: Member

  • Georgia Educational Research Association 2021 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article

  • Journal of Educational Technology and Society 2020 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article

  • Georgia State University Teaching and Learning PhD Program 2022 - 2022

    Role: Other

Public Service

  • Literacy is Health Planning Committee 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Happy Adams Family [HAF] Instagram Santa for Jenkins White Elementary 2022 - 2022

    Role: Other

  • Holiday Wrapping Paper Drive 2022 - 2022

    Role: Member

  • Intermediate Literacy and Math Center - Books and Clothing Drive 2019 - 2021

    Role: Other

  • Information on screen time for parents 2019

    Role: Guest Speaker