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Dr. Sharon Murphy Augustine serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Teacher Education at Mercer University's Tift College of Education, teaching undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in literacy, theory, and writing. A former high school English teacher, she integrates practical classroom experience with academic rigor in her educator preparation programs.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Language Education from the University of Georgia (2010)
- MEd in English Education from Georgia College & State University (1992)
- BA in English from Agnes Scott College (1990)
- Qualitative Research Certificate from the University of Georgia (2003-2010)
- Women's Studies Certificate from the University of Georgia (2003-2005)
Dr. Augustine's research examines the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of teaching through qualitative methodologies, with significant contributions to literacy education and teacher development. Her work investigates grief in pedagogical contexts, post-coding research paradigms, and aesthetic flow experiences, revealing how personal and emotional factors shape educational practice. Publications in the Journal of Teacher Education and English Education demonstrate her focus on writing instruction, grammar pedagogy, and secondary teacher development.
Her scholarly trajectory from 2006-2015 shows consistent exploration of teachers' lived experiences, with increasing attention to emotional vulnerability and methodological innovation in educational research. The publications collectively highlight the intersection of personal identity, professional practice, and pedagogical theory in teacher education.
Major recognitions include:
- Phi Kappa Phi, Mercer University (2020)
- Distinguished Research Award from the Association of Teacher Educators (2008)
- Genelle Morain Teaching Award for Outstanding Graduate Teaching from UGA (2003)
As Assistant Dean and committee member for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission/ETS Standard Setting Validation Committee (2020-2021), Dr. Augustine shapes educator preparation standards while mentoring future teachers. Her leadership extends to curriculum development in disciplinary literacy across STEM fields, though specific grant details and advisee relationships aren't documented in available sources.
