Mary Beth Slone

Mary Beth Slone, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology and Foundations at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. She specializes in Educational Psychology, focusing on learning, teaching methodologies, and human development. Her work emphasizes improving online instruction quality, having achieved Quality Matters Certification and Five-Star UWG Online course designations.

Education:

• B.A. in Social Science & Secondary Education, Salisbury University (1987)
• M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Memphis (1993)
• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Research, University of Memphis (1997)

Research interests include instructional strategies like flipped classrooms, trauma-informed education, and challenges faced by disabled educators. She has been recognized with teaching awards at all institutional levels. Her courses cover lifespan development and educational theory, with syllabi publicly available through Concourse.

Dr. Slone maintains active involvement in curriculum development and online education standards, reflecting her commitment to pedagogical excellence and accessibility.