Amy Good

Dr. Amy Good is an Associate Professor in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Cato College of Education. She coordinates the MED program and directs the College Honors Program, with additional roles including Graduate Program Director for ELED MEd. Her 32-year career spans public education, teacher preparation, and academic leadership, focusing on social studies pedagogy and National Board Certification.

Education credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Virginia (1999-2003)
• M.Ed. in Education Leadership, Ohio University (1995-1997)
• B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education, Ohio University (1989-1993)
• North Carolina teaching licenses in Elementary Education (K-6), Social Studies (6-9), School Administration, and Curriculum Instruction

Her research examines social studies education, teacher development frameworks, and multicultural pedagogy. Recent work explores technology integration in teacher preparation, critical multiculturalism through authorship, and museum-based learning. Publications consistently address innovative methods for bridging theory and practice in diverse educational contexts.

Awards and honors:

• Finalist for Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence (2017, 2023)
• College Award for Teaching Excellence

Leadership includes directing the Peer Observation of Teaching Program, chairing the College Honors Committee, and serving as President of North Carolina Professors of Social Studies Education. She developed UNC Charlotte's National Board Graduate Certificate and mentors doctoral candidates through collaborative research.