Michael Berg
Instructor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
Bio
By day, I am a full-time Special Education Teacher for Columbia County Schools. I have been in the field of Special Education for 33 years with experience teaching at the elementary, middle, high, and university levels. As an Adjunct Professor for AU, I thoroughly enjoy teaching current and future teachers and assisting them in becoming the most inclusive and well prepared educators in the nation.
Education
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EDD, Education, OtherUniversity of West Georgia, 2014
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EDS, Education, GeneralAugusta State University, 2010
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MS, Special Education and TeachingNova Southeastern University -, 1993
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BA, Psychology, GeneralFlorida Atlantic University, 1991
Certifications
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National Board Certified TeacherNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2000
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Georgia Certified TeacherState of Georgia, 2015
Awards & Honors
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Teacher of the YearMartinez Elementary School, 2009
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William Dwyer Award in Special EducationPalm Beach County School District, 2005
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William Dwyer Nominee in Special Education2002
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Walmart Teacher of the Year2001
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Time for Kids Magazine Teaching Excellence Regional Award Recipient2001
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Special Education; Inclusive Education; Mild Disabilities; Differentiation; Assessment
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Charter Schools and Special Education, 2017
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Protecting your child’s IEP from the nation’s testing craze, 2016
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Strategies and Perceptions of Administrative Duties of Veteran Special Education Teachers , 2014
Other
Research Interests
Individual Education Plan Implementation; Special Education Teacher Attrition
Department Service
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Program Coordinator for Special Education2016 - Present
Role:Faculty Advisor
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High School Education Career Day2017 - 2018
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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Special Education edTPA2016 - 2016
Role:Other
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Major Fest2016
Role:Attendee, Meeting
College Service
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edTPA2017 - Present
Role:Other
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Post Secondary Program for Students with Disabilities2016 - Present
Role:Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
Public Service
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CSRA Transition Fair2017 - 2017
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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Morris Museum of Art2017 - 2017
Role:Guest Speaker
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School for Arts Infused Learning - SAIL2013 - 2016
Role:Chairperson
