About
Susan Cottingham serves as an Instructor in the Department of Teaching and Leading within the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University, focusing on teacher preparation and educational leadership programs for middle grades educators.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Ed.D. in Education, General from Walden University (2010)
- M.Ed. in Elementary and Middle School from Augusta University (2002)
- B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education and Teaching from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1987)
Dr. Cottingham's research centers on middle level education with expertise in middle school program development, adolescent developmental needs, formative assessment strategies, and content-specific instructional methodologies. Her work addresses critical challenges in early adolescent education through curriculum design and assessment practices that enhance learning outcomes. She contributes to advancing pedagogical approaches for middle grades teachers while emphasizing responsive instructional techniques tailored to young adolescents' cognitive and social-emotional development.
No scientific awards or professional honors are documented in the provided faculty profile.
The profile indicates active teaching responsibilities but does not specify graduate student advising roles, research mentorship, or externally funded grant activities.
There is no mention of dedicated research laboratories, collaborative research teams, or specialized educational facilities associated with Dr. Cottingham's academic work.
