Martha Ross


Department Head, Early, Elementary, and Reading Education
Professor, Early Childhood Education

Academic degrees:
B.A, M.S, Ph.D, Florida State University

Dr. Ross received all three of her degrees from Florida State University in early childhood/elementary education. In Florida she taught and was an administrator in preschool and child care centers. During her tenure at JMU, she has been a professor, department head, associate dean, NCATE Coordinator, and served as the director of the University's SACS self-study. Dr. Ross serves on the NCATE Board of Examiners and consults with institutions on issues of accreditation and assessment. Her children are for the most part out of the nest--Ginny is completing a post-masters internship at Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California. Amanda will graduate in May from UNC-Wilmington in elementary education. Dr. Ross is married to Dr. Jerry Benson, JMU Interim Provost, and they enjoy cooking, traveling and taking care of their historic house.

 

Ross,Martha

Dr. Martha Ross

Memorial 3100C

568-6255

rossmk@jmu.edu



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