JMU - Susan Barnes
Susan Barnes
Assistant Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Academic degrees:
AB, University of Michigan
AM, University of Michigan
PhD, James Madison University
Professional experience:
Head teacher in a private preschool and kindergarten in Ann Arbor, Michigan; head teacher at the University of Michigan International House Preschool; kindergarten and second grade teacher in Harrisonburg City Public Schools; adjunct faculty for J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Work Force Alliance; trainer for Virginia Dept. of Social Services Division of Child Care and Development
Professional interests:
Measurement and assessment in educational programs; story telling; professional development for teachers
Professional involvement:
State officer of the early childhood professional association, Virginia Association of Early Childhood Education; member of the Harrisonburg Children's Museum Program Board; third party evaluator for education programs.
Personal interests:
Visiting family; touring historical sites and museums; golf
