Dana King

Dr. Dana King is the Dean of the School of Education and a Professor of Education at Shorter University. With extensive experience in PK-12 education, she has held roles including classroom teaching, curriculum design, educational leadership, and special education diagnostics. Her certifications include Educational Leadership, Gifted Education, Special Education, and Middle Grades instruction. She has served on multiple accreditation committees and organized professional development initiatives.

• Ed.D., Teaching and Learning - Liberty University (2012)
• Education Specialist: Teaching and Learning - Liberty University (2009)
• Masters of Education: Interrelated Special Education - Kennesaw State University (2004)
• Bachelor of Education: Middle Grades Education - Shorter College (1993)

Dr. King's research interests focus on curriculum design, gifted education, and assessment strategies. She has coordinated science fair programs across three states, developed STEM-based curricula, and advocated for data-driven instructional practices. Her work emphasizes inclusive education models, including special education and gifted integration.

Her awards include multiple Teacher of the Year recognitions, grant funding for educational innovation, and high academic distinction at Liberty University. She has also contributed to textbook selection, lab design, and SACS accreditation efforts.

• Shorter College Middle Grades Student Teacher of the Year
• Excel Christian Academy Teacher of the Year
• PRISM Grant Recipient
• Bartow Education Foundation Grant (Portfolio Pizazz)
• Liberty University Graduate with High Distinction