Meet the Faculty and Staff



Faculty and Staff at the College of Education of the University of Mary Washington prepares educators for the 21st century who are knowledgeable, skilled, collaborative, reflective, and sensitive to diverse learner needs.

Teaching Faculty

Laurie B. Abeel

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John P. Broome

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Courtney M. Clayton

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Teresa Coffman

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Beverly D. Epps

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Norah S. Hooper

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Suzanne G. Houff

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  • Professor of Education
    Curriculum and Instruction
    • B.S., Longwood College
    • M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
    • Ed.S., George Washington University
    • Ph.D., Old Dominion University
  • shouff@umw.edu
  • 540-286-8071

Jane Huffman

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Jennifer J. Jakubecy

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Venitta C. McCall