Bethany Hamilton-Jones
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education (Special Education)
Contact Information
- bhj06@uga.edu
- 706-542-1233 (office)
Office Location
535A Aderhold Hall
110 Carlton Street
Athens,
Georgia
30602
Affiliated Units
Areas of Expertise
- Collaboration and Co-teaching
- Inclusive practices for students with disabilities
- Positive behavior supports
- Reading Interventions
- Effective teacher preparation
Biography
My career began as a classroom Special Educator in Clarke County at Cleveland Road Elementary School almost twenty years ago. My current focus is on effective teacher preparation through the use of evidence based practices and innovation in the higher education classroom. I instruct courses (online and in traditional format)on instructional methods, collaboration, and inclusive practices while also supervising teacher candidiates in the field. Please see the attached CV for details.
Education
| Degree | Concentration | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Special Education | University of Georgia | 2009 |
| MED | Special Education | University of Georgia | 1999 |
| BS | English Literature | S.U.N.Y at Oswego | 1994 |
Awards and Accolades
| Year | Award | From |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Publication Award | Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children |