Eria Brooks, Ed.S.

Education and Certifications

Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Mercer University
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Mercer University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Alabama State University
Georgia Educator Certification, Level 6
Gifted Education Endorsement
Academic Coaching Endorsement

Biography

Eria Brooks is a Lecturer of Elementary Education at Columbus State University with nearly a decade of experience teaching grades two through five. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Alabama State University and her Master of Arts in Teaching and Education Specialist degrees from Mercer University. She also holds endorsements in Gifted Education and Academic Coaching.

Her professional interests include literacy instruction, inquiry-based science education, social-emotional learning, and preparing future teachers to connect coursework with classroom practice. Drawing on her experience as an elementary educator, she emphasizes engaging instruction, meaningful relationships, and practical strategies that support student learning.

Academic Areas

Elementary Education
Literacy Instruction and Reading Assessment
Children’s Literature
Inquiry-Based Science Instruction
Classroom Management and Social-Emotional Learning
Teacher Preparation and Field-Based Learning Gifted Education Academic Coaching

Research Interests

Social-emotional learning and student self-regulation
Sensory supports in elementary classrooms
Literacy development and reading interventions
Inquiry-based science instruction
Preservice teacher preparation and the connection between coursework and classroom practice
Academic growth in accelerated learning programs