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Dr. Mary Beth Spurlock

Director of Academic Affairs & Teacher Education Initiatives · Division of Academic Programs & Educator Preparation · Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities

Academic focus & active research

Dr. Mary Beth Spurlock oversees collaborative educator preparation across 18 member colleges, designing innovative clinical immersion frameworks for secondary school STEM and special education teachers.

Rural Literacy Pedagogy Teacher Retention in Appalachia Clinical Educator Assessment Curriculum Standards

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Division of Academic Programs & Educator Preparation
Primary Field
Rural Literacy Pedagogy
Campus Location
Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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