Paula Moten-Tolson, Ed.D.
Dr. Paula Moten-Tolson is the Chair of the Department of Education. She was formerly Coordinator of the Graduate and Undergraduate Birth through Kindergarten Education Programs at Shaw University.  Dr. Moten-Tolson is one of the founders of the Shaw University Center for Early Education, Development and Research.   The award winning 5 star model Center opened its doors in 2008 and serves 60 children from infancy to preschool age.   A former Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has 30 years of experience in the field of early childhood development as a mental health provider, teacher, coordinator of services, executive director, consultant and policy associate in the public, private and non-profit sector. She was formerly the director of the San Francisco Unified School District’s Early Child Development Program overseeing 41 child development centers. She was also a three year Chair of a California county commission which allocated approximately 13 million annually for the health, education and well- being of children birth through kindergarten. Dr. Moten-Tolson received a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City; she received a Master’s Degree in Social Services from St. Louis University in Missouri and received a doctorate in Early Childhood Education from Nova University in Florida. Dr. Moten-Tolson is an assistant professor and teaches graduate education B-K courses at Shaw University. She has been the P.I. in several successfully implemented state and federal grants in the nonprofit sector including an Early Learning Opportunity Act (ELOA) grant. Most recently Dr. Moten-Tolson has agreed to serve as a Fellow of the innovative American Education Think Tank (AETT).  She believes that every child can succeed in school and every child deserves the best resources available to enhance their learning experiences. 

Harriette N. Bailey, Ph.D.
Dr. Harriette N. Bailey is Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Birth-Kindergarten Program Coordinator. She received her doctoral degree in Specialized Education Services at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Bailey studied at The University of Missouri at Columbia and received a Bachelor’s Degree (1990) and Master’s Degree (1998). She is responsible for ensuring program compliance, as well as, teaching several courses in the program each semester. Her focus is on early childhood education of children with disabilities, specifically infants and toddlers, and their families. Dr. Bailey has 20 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families, including children with special needs. She was previous employed as a Resource and Information Specialist with the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program, which is North Carolina’s implementation of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. She is currently a member of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Early Childhood and Teacher Education Division.

Dr. Bailey’s area of research interest is the parent perspective regarding participation in children’s development and education – from birth to kindergarten.

Amanda Hopkins, Ph.D.
Dr. Amanda Hopkins serves in the position of Coordinator of Elementary Education/ Assistant Professor in the Elementary Education program.  She is originally from Valparaiso, Indiana the home of the late popcorn mogul, Orville Redenbacher.  She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, Bloomington IN in the area of geological sciences.  She then went on to Purdue University, West Lafayette IN to continue her geological studies.  However, she enjoyed teaching and tutoring in science and math to collage and K-6 students so much, she began to pursue an education degree.  At Purdue University she earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Science Education.  Dr. Hopkins has taught science formally and informally in schools, universities and museums.   Currently she teaches the math and science methods courses for Elementary Education majors as well as the on campus Basic Technology course.  Her research interests include the application of technology in teaching science and the use of manipulatives and technology to facilitate the learning of science.  She believes that science is relevant to our lives in numerous ways.  She works to help her students to make that connection based upon her driving teaching philosophy that ALL students can learn.

Deloris L. Jerman, Ed.D.
Currently, full-time teaching faculty. Formerly, worked with President on SACS reaccreditation, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for Special Projects, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Assistant Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies/Chair of the Department of Education. Bachelor’s degree – elementary education (Winston-Salem State University), master’s degree – elementary education (Appalachian State University), certification – administration and supervision (North Carolina Central University), and doctorate degree – educational leadership (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). Experiences in the public schools: More than eighteen years in teaching at the pre-school, elementary, middle school, and secondary levels; five years in LEA school management and central office administration; and eleven years in higher education administration and teaching. Other experiences: Supervisor of Student Teachers (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Interim Coordinator of the Child Development Center (Winston-Salem State University); and Coordinator of Elementary Education, Interim Coordinator of Birth through Kindergarten Education, and Coordinator of the Graduate Education programs (Shaw University). Developed a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood Education that received successful accreditation visits from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2002. Led successful accreditation visits from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in 2004 and 2008, where all standards were met. Wrote substantive change prospectuses to SACS in 2009 that authorized Shaw University in spring 2010 to offer complete online programs.

Bobbie Little, Ed.D.
Dr. Bobbie Little serves as Elementary Education Professor and Field Experiences Coordinator. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Language Arts from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She earned her Master's Degree in Middle Grades Reading and Intermediate Grades. Further, she earned her Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Subsequently, she earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership with certification in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Lastly, she earned a Ph.D. in Divinity from Fisher Hill Bible College in Cheraw, SC.  She has worked at the PreK-12 levels in North Carolina public schools for over 33 years. Most recently she served as principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In March of 2012, she was awarded the Long Leaf Pine Award from the Governor of North Carolina.  She has served as adjunct instructor for community colleges in North Carolina for over fifteen years.  She has also served as supervisor to student teachers at two other universities in North Carolina.  She presently serves on her local School Board and other committees and boards. 

Juanita Linton
Professor Juanita Linton serves as the Director for Shaw University Center for Early Childhood Education, Development and Research. The program collaborates with various programs to ensure services are provided to children of low income families. She is currently a doctoral student at Argosy University, with a concentration in Instructional Leadership. Professor Linton studied at Shaw University and received a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction (2005) with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1995) in Liberal. She was awarded her National Child Development Credentials (CDA) in 1992, from the National Council in Washington, DC. Professor Linton has 28 years of experience working with children in early education in the public and private sector. She was the Education/Staff Development Specialist for Martin County Community Action, Inc. Head Start Program overseeing 8 child development centers that provided high quality services to children of families with disadvantages. Professor Linton serves as a consultant for child care centers that are seeking star rating licenses and provide training to teachers and parents on child development issues. Professor Linton's profession extends to the mental health arena advocating for individuals with developmentally delay and mental illness. She serves as a Qualified Professional for Pitt County Mental Health.

Professor Linton area of research interest is the effect of males/fathers involvement in children's development. Her theoretical belief is based on the philosopher of Lev Vygotsky, cultivating the minds of children through interaction and support.

Rosalie N. Parrish, Ph.D.
Rosalie N. Parrish holds a Ph.D. in Specialized Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her teaching and research interests include families of children who have special needs, inclusion of children who have special needs in educational and community settings, the social and emotional development of young children, and teacher preparation. She has served in inclusive pre-k classroom settings as student teacher, intern, and supervisor, including work that specifically supported pre-k teachers in including children with disabilities and children who were culturally and linguistically diverse. She has worked at the FPG Child Development Institute as a Research Associate, the Institute for Family-Centered Care in Bethesda, MD as an Information Specialist, and as Program Coordinator and Instructor for the Auditory Oral/Birth-Kindergarten program at UNCG. She is currently serving as Program Coordinator for the Graduate Birth-Kindergarten program at Shaw University. She is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood and serves on the Human Rights Committee for The Arc of Orange County in North Carolina.

 Stefanie Rachis
Stefanie Rachis is the Coordinator of Assessment and Research for the Education Department as well as an Elementary Education Instructor. She joined Shaw University in the Fall of 2011. She received her bachelor's degree from UNC-Wilmington with a major in Early Childhood Education. She also received her Master's from Campbell University with a major in Elementary Education. She has completed all her coursework for her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently working on her dissertation. Over her 10 years in education, she has been a teacher, More at Four Program Director, Adjunct Faculty and most recently Principal. Professor Rachis is a member of NAEYC, NCAE, is the SNCAE Faculty Advisor, NC-ACTE Planning Committee, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Delta Pi, and is a member of the Shaw Faculty Senate. Her area of research focuses on assessments and Praxis II data.

Linda Reynolds
Professor Linda Reynolds is an instructor in the elementary education program. She joined Shaw University in spring 2006 as an adjunct instructor, and became a full-time instructor fall 2009. Over her 33 years in education, Linda Reynolds has been a special education teacher, middle school guidance supervisor, assistant principal and principal in the Wake County Public School System before retiring in 2005. She has a BS in Special Education and MS in Elementary Education from Southern Education State University, Masters in Counseling from North Carolina Central University and Masters Level Certification in Administration and Curriculum and Supervision from North Carolina State University.

Her professional interests are in the areas of struggling readers and learning management systems. She loves walking, reading and visiting with friends. She has one granddaughter.  

Linda Stephens, Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair
Linda Stephens serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Education. She attended Saint Augustine's College where her major was Sociology and Social Welfare. She later attended Wake Technical Community College where she received her Certificate in Computer Skills I & II, and Professional Workplace Skills. Before coming to Shaw University, she was the Assistant Coordinator for Residence Life at Duke University. She has numerous outside interests, but most enjoys working in her Church where she servers on the Ushers Ministry and is a Youth Advisor in the children's ministry. Currently, she is in the process of obtaining her bachelor's degree in Occupational Management. 

Melvin E. Wallace
Professor Melvin E. Wallace is the Coordinator of Student Development and Birth-Kindergarten Instructor. He holds several certifications in the state of North Carolina and they are as follows: Mentally Handicapped; Special Education: Adapted Curriculum; Special Education: General Curriculum; Special Education: English; Special Education: Math; Special Education: Science; Special Education: Social Studies; and Birth through Kindergarten. Currently, Mr. Wallace is pursuing a Doctorate of Education through Nova Southeastern University with emphasis in Special Education and Education Leadership. Mr. Wallace also holds a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instructions with emphasis in the area of Early Childhood Education from Shaw University. His undergraduate studies were done at Shaw University and Mississippi Valley State University; and as a result he is privileged with a Bachelor of Science in the area of Education and Speech Communication. Mr. Wallace's current discourse places a focus on the study of 'challenging behaviors in the young learner'.

Lucy Wilson
Professor Lucy Wilson is the CDA Coordinator and Elementary Education Assistant Professor. She holds a B.A. degree in Sociology/Social Welfare from Saint Augustine's College, Raleigh, N.C., and a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. She also received her Child Development Associate training from Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. and is currently working on a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in K-12 from Argosy University. She is the director of the Child Development Associate Program (CDA), as well as advisor, and portfolio developer. She holds a license from the state of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Elementary Education (Grades K-6). Professor Wilson is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Black Child Institute, and the National Head Start Association. She volunteers with the Choanoke Area Development, Inc., Head Start of Wake County, Martin Community County Action, and she serves as a Board member for Telamon Corporation N.C. Regional Head Start Policy Council. Her area of research focuses on emergent literacy skills in young children. She believes that knowledge and preparation are powerful keys to create nurturing environments that can lead to effective teaching and a positive concrete learning experience for children.