The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning #podcastclips

Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock has over 20 years of experience working in various levels of education ranging from K-12 to higher ed. She holds a State of Mississippi Class AAAA Educator License with various endorsements, including Administrator, along with a B.S. in Education, M.S. in Educational Administration, graduate hours in psychology, an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Freda has been with Columbia Southern University since March 2010 working as an instructor, course writer, and program director. In January 2024, Dr. Braddock was promoted to founding Dean for the College of Education and Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs after leading the charge in creating the new College of Education that offers a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Additionally, Dr. B. serves on various committees while also presenting on multiple topics. She is passionate about motivating and helping students achieve their goals while changing the trajectory of future generations. Dr. B. is committed to helping all stakeholders realize the importance of students' emotional and physical well-being as they seek to educate the "whole learner" who has diverse needs. Freda's passion for Social-Emotional Learning has deep roots as she has created curricular materials, degree concentrations, and professional development presentations within this area. In her free time, Freda enjoys serving as a volunteer in several organizations throughout … Read More