Judy Butler

Dr. Judy Butler is a Professor in the Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. With 50 years of total educational experience, including 23 years at UWG, she specializes in social studies education, school integration history, and civic education. She holds a BSE from Southern Arkansas University (1969), an MLS from the University of Oklahoma (1982), an Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University (1995), and a Postgraduate Diploma from Harvard University (1995).

Her teaching focuses on methods for teaching social studies and diversity courses. She actively serves as Chair of the Faculty Senate, having served on the Executive Board and various committees for many years. Her research and publications emphasize practical educational strategies, such as interview preparation for education students and interns.

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