Melissa Cruver, EdD
Department Chair, Early Childhood and Elementary EducationProfessor, Education
864.977.2907
melissa.cruver@ngu.edu
Unit: College of Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Location: Tigerville
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” --B. B. King
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Teaching & Education
You will learn with me when taking courses in Reading, Children’s Literature, and Early Childhood Education.
Degrees
- BS, Elementary Education PK-6, Bob Jones University
- MA, Reading, Furman University
- EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Bob Jones University
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Professional Experience
My experience includes teaching for six years in elementary education and three years at the university level. I then took a seven-year hiatus to stay home with my children. I have been teaching at NGU since 2007.
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Selected Publications
CAEP-required reports
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Selected Awards Received
2020 – Excellence in Teaching Award, South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities
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My Network
I will gladly involve you in my circle that includes:
- Dr. Ann Aust
- Dr. Glenda Boone
- Mrs. Sammie Burman
- Dr. Nancy Caukin
- Mr. Andrew Hodges
- Dr. Sarah Little
- Dr. Linda Parker
- Dr. Michele Schaich
- Dr. Constance Wright
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My Story
I come from a family of teachers and knew from a young age that God had called me to be a teacher. I began my teaching career with a small chalkboard and a “classroom” filled with stuffed animals. I progressed to teaching the children that I babysat, teaching Sunday School, and helping peers with their homework. I have had the opportunity to teach in public and private schools, as well as early childhood through post-graduate students. Teaching is my dream job!
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Related Links
Explore more resources related to this field of study:
- National Association for Education of Young Children
- Educational Testing Service-Praxis information
- SC Department of Education-Subject Standards