Mary Hendricks
Professor
Teacher Education, Leadership & Counseling, Department of
Education and Certifications
B. A., Special Education (Specific Learning Disabilities), LaGrange College, 1984M. Ed., Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities), Columbus College, 1986
Ed. D., Special Education Administration and Supervision, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992
Certifications:
Special Education - Adapted Curriculum
General Curriculum, and Learning Disabilities Consultative
Special Education – Social Science Cognitive Level (PBT, Georgia Educator Certificates); 2021-2026
Biography
Dr. Mary Beth Hendricks is a professor in the Teacher Education Department who received
her doctoral degree in Special Education - Administration and Supervision from Virginia
Tech. She currently teaches courses in the special education teacher preparation program.
Prior to teaching at the college level, Dr. Hendricks spent a number of years as a
public school teacher working with children who had mild and moderate learning, intellectual,
and behavioral disabilities. She continues her interests in this area by focusing
on the retention of special educators in the field and also the successful inclusion
of students with disabilities in the classroom. These research interests have afforded
Dr. Hendricks the opportunity to collaborate with her fellow colleagues across campus
on various grants and conference presentations. Most importantly to her is the support
and encouragement that Dr. Hendricks receives on a daily basis from her husband (a
biology professor) and her two children.
Liaison, Professional Development Schools, Muscogee County School District, 2017-present
Virtual Reader, The Literacy Alliance, 2020-present
Creative Endeavors Award, Columbus Sate University, 2019
Special Education Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Columbus State University, 2014-2022
Academic Areas
Literacy Learning for Exceptional LearnersCharacteristics and Methodology of Exceptional Learners
Research Interests
Engaging Exceptional Learners in the Reading and Writing ConnectionInclusive Practices for Exceptional Learners
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