Tommie Delaney

Dr. Tommie Delaney serves as a Part Time Limited Term Faculty member in the Department of English at Columbus State University, leveraging over three decades of diverse educational experience spanning secondary, post-secondary, and correctional settings. His career includes 30 years as a teacher and administrator with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Education Division and six summers conducting innovative teaching seminars at The University of Georgia.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Education Administration from Southwest University
• M.Ed. in English Secondary Education from Columbus State University
• B.A. in English from Tuskegee University
• National Professional Certification in Mediation from Lakewood College

Dr. Delaney's expertise centers on Writing Composition and Rhetoric, with specialized focus on Conflict Mediation and Motivational Public Speaking. His pioneering work in correctional education led to the creation of the nationally recognized literary magazine Reaching Out, which showcased student writing from juvenile facilities alongside public school submissions, demonstrating his commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student voice.

His exceptional contributions have been honored with:

• Induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame (1994)
• Walt Disney's English Teacher of 1994 and Milken Family Foundation's top educator award
• Columbus State University's Outstanding Teacher of English (2010, 2013)
• Learning Magazine's Professional Best Educator (1993)
• The Atlanta Journal/Constitution's Honor Teacher (1995)

As an advisor, Dr. Delaney offers students unique access to his extensive field experience in challenging educational environments, emphasizing practical application of writing and mediation skills. His mentorship bridges academic theory with real-world implementation, particularly valuable for students interested in alternative education pathways, community engagement, and restorative communication practices.