Freeman, Greta

Professor

Dr. Freeman is an expert in the field of elementary education and leadership. She is especially knowledgeable in the areas of literacy and bullying. Her publications and presentations are in the areas of brain research, bullying, children’s literacy and literature, and teacher candidate preparation.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Upstate
Department
UPS Dept of Education
Tenure Status
Tenured

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Bullying, Teacher Candidate Dispositions, Elementary Education, Children’s Literature and Literacy, Children & Fitness
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Elementary Education, Bullying, Higher Ed. Teacher Candidates, Literature, Literacy

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2001 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Foundations
1997 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC M.A. Elementary Education
1992 University of North Carolina Asheville, NC B.A. Literature
1992 University of North Carolina Asheville, NC K-6 Teaching Certificate

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
2006 - Present Membership Member SC International Reading Association
2011 - 2012 Membership Member National Association for Multicultural Education

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
2006 - 2012 Assistant Professor of Education University of South Carolina Upstate
2009 - Present Chair of Elementary Education University of South Carolina Upstate
2012 - Present Associate Professor, Elementary Education University of South Carolina Upstate

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2009 Award School of Education Teacher of the Year Award University of South Carolina Upstate
2010 Award South Carolina Governor's Distinguished Professor Award The S.C. Commission on Higher Education
2010 Award Bank of America Teaching and Advising Award University of South Carolina Upstate
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