Gina B. Thomason, Ed.D 1040 Crenshaw Road Martin, GA thomason.gina@yahoo.

com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2006-2008 2002-2003 1992-1996 1990-1991 2000-2001 1993-1994 2011-2012 *2010Degrees: Ed.D. Teaching and Learning, Liberty University Ed.S. Instruction, Piedmont College M.Ed., Reading Specialist, Clemson University B.S. Early Childhood Education, Brenau University Endorsements: Gifted Education, North Georgia College and State University Coordinated Vocational Academic Education, Georgia Southern University ESOL, CaseNEX Currently enrolled in Georgia Southern Universitys Instructional Technology program. Projected completion date: Fall, 2013.

TEACHING/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 2012-present Teacher, Central Franklin Elementary School 5th grade regular education teacher 2012 -present Adjunct Professor, Indiana Weslyn University Courses taught: EDUT 520 EDUT 521 EDUT 550 2011 -present Adjunct Professor, Walden University Courses taught: 6160 6358 6162 6765

2008 -present Adjunct Professor, Liberty University Courses taught: EDUC 554 EDUC 627 EDUC 556 EDUC 636 EDUC 500 EDUC 620 2008 -present Adjunct Professor, Ashford University Courses taught: PSY 372 PSY 370 EDU 321 ECE 214 ECE 313 ECE 311 ECE 101 EDU 677 EDU 678

2008-2010

21st Century Afterschool Program Site Coordinator, Carnesville Elementary 21st Century Afterschool Program for 3rd, 3th, & 5th grade

2000-2012 Teacher of Gifted and Talented, Carnesville Elementary Resource enrichment for 2nd thru 5th grade 2007-2008 2009-2010 Early Intervention Program Teacher, Carnesville Elementary 1st grade math and reading. 1993.1995 Coordinated Vocational Academic Education Coordinator, Franklin County High School Reading and Math instruction for disadvantaged students participating in Career Technical Education programs 9th thru 12th grade.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE Early Childhood Education (P-5) Gifted (in-field)

Reading Specialist (K-12) Coordinated Vocational Academic Education (7-12) National Board Certification, Early Childhood Education (2004-2014)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES: Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (2002) Georgia INtegrating TECHnology (2002) Project WET (2000) Project WILD (2000) Project Learning Tree (2000) Great Books Basic Leader Training (2000)

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: Thomason, G. B. (2008). The impact of the ferst foundation for childhood literacy on the home literacy environment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. Thomason, G. B. (Fall, 2009). The impact of the ferst foundation for childhood literacy on the home literacy environment. Georgia Educational Researcher, 7(2). LaCour, M. M., McDonald C., Thomason, G., Tissington, D. (Fall, 2011). The impact of a caregiver workshop regarding storybook reading on pre-kindergarten childrens emergent literacy development. Volume 132, Number 3 of EDUCATION, 132(3), 64-81. PRESENTATIONS: Thomason, G., Oliver, C., LeCroy, L., Williams, A. (2003) National Board Certification: The Little Engine That Could!

SERVICE: PROFESSIONAL Dissertation Committee Member, Liberty University

Margaret Dahmer (March 2009- April 2010) Title: Phonological awareness in the kindergarten classroom: How do teachers perceive this essential link from oral communication to reading skill development? Misty LaCour (May 2009 April 2010) Title: The impact of a caregiver workshop regarding storybook reading on prekindergarten childrens readiness for reading Yan Xie (May 2010 April 2011) Title: Representations of L2 Motivational Self-system with Beginning Chinese Language Learners at Colleges in the United States: A Comparative Study on Heritage and Nonheritage Language Learners Kristi Martin (August 2010 April 2011) Title: Releasing the Voice of Early Education Directors: Degree Requirements Eric Prewett (July 2011 Topic: How educational programs in Georgia Prisons affect the recidivism rate of prisoners.

Research Consultant, Gina B. Thomason Educational Consultant Planning and implementation of scholarly research (2009 present) Committee Member, Carnesville Elementary School Compulsory Attendance (2005 present) Franklin County Chamber Education Committee (2006- 2011) Faculty Sponsor, Carnesville Elementary School Student Council (2007 present)

ORGANIZATIONS: PROFESSIONAL Professional Association of Georgia Educators (2000- present) National Rural Educators Association (2006, 2007) Georgia Association for Gifted Children (2000, 2001, 2006) VOLUNTEER SERVICE: COMMUNITY Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy Franklin County (2005- 2011) Toms Creek Baptist Church Library Founder

Toms Creek Baptist Church Family and Children Protection committee (2006- present) Toms Creek Baptist Church Girls in Action Director (2001- 2006) Liberty Baptist Church Sunday School Teacher (1993 2000) Liberty Baptist Church VBS Director (1998, 1999, 2000) ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY Franklin County FFA Alumni Life member