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教师特色：艾米·巴格比博士
教师功能 is a series in the 蓝色的论坛 that recognizes the excellent professors and staff of 威尼斯人平台 through a series of questions.
This week we're highlighting 艾米·巴格比医生, Associate Professor of Education.
什么风把你吹到圣约城来了？ 你教书多久了？
I grew up at New City Fellowship where Rudy & Collyn Schmidt (founders of the college) spoke Covenant into my life from a young age. It was no surprise then when I decided to attend for my undergraduate degree. Upon graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education, I taught in the local public schools while also pursuing graduate school. 2005年我回到了学校。
你与PCA或改革宗传统有何渊源？
I grew up in a PCA church (New City Fellowship) and had the honor of sitting under the preaching of Randy Nabors for more than three decades. 的 influence of this tradition is difficult to put into words. My life is deeply impacted by Covenant theology and hearing the gospel preached so regularly.
你最喜欢圣约人的传统是什么？
I love both convocation and commencement, really just any opportunity to hear the bagpipes!
当前你感兴趣的研究项目或领域是什么？
Recently I co-authored an article with Dr. Jim Drexler "Defining and Assessing Spiritual Formation: A Necessity for Christian Schooling" which was published in the International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal. We are currently working on a follow up research project in which we surveyed and interviewed school leaders regarding the assessment of spiritual formation in their K-12 schools. We hope to have this project ready for publication in the spring. In addition, I am working on a project involving schools which employ innovative means of caring for their students. It is my hope to visit several schools to better understand the methods with which they provide for non-academic needs of their students.
跟我们说说你的家庭吧。
Not only am I a Covenant Scot, my parents (Alvin and Margret Huffine) and children are as well. My daughter, Hannah, is a current Junior double majoring in Biology and Chemistry. 我的儿子克里斯托弗是工程预科项目的大一新生。 Additionally, I have a niece (Katie Davick) and a nephew (Andrew Davick) at Covenant.
你/你的部门如何鼓励每个学生追求学术卓越？
威尼斯人平台的教育项目非常出色。 As a matter of fact, we have earned a Level 4 rating (the highest) from the Georgia Professional Standard's Commission each year since the Program Preparation Effectiveness Measure (PPEM) has been calculated. 的 rigor of our programs is a challenge for students, however, faculty provide support every step of the way. Students begin with EDU 121 Introduction to Education which is accompanied by a field experience where students are placed in a classroom. This early exposure to schools helps individuals determine if education is a viable career option. 随着课程的进展，他们完成了额外的实地经验。 这种课堂接触加上课程作业提供了一个很好的基础。