EdD Program Faculty
Because 17Ƶ is an online college, we are able to bring trusted faculty together from all parts of God’s Kingdom. Bringing Proven Leaders to You isn’t just a slogan; it’s a realized, fundamental component of who we are doctrinally, philosophically, and practically.
Dr. Scott Buhr
Education
- EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Carolina
- M.S., Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
- B.S., Composite Science Education, Bob Jones University
Courses
- Assessment in Education (ED 605)
- Instructional Strategies (ED 615)
- Curriculum Philosophy and Analysis (ED 710)
- Research Methods: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, and Applied Research (DIS 840)
Dr. Brad Parker
Education
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
- M.S., Biblical Counseling, Bob Jones University
- B.S. Business Education, Bob Jones University
Courses
- Principles of Biblical Counseling (CM 505)
- Counseling Problems and Procedures (CM 513)
- Premarital/Marital/Family Counseling (CM 516)
- Historical and Social Foundations of Christian Education (ED 700)
- Christian School Administration (ED 620)
Dr. Lisa Joyner
Education
- EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University
- MEd, Cross Categorical Special Education, Regent University
- B.A., English and History, Tennessee Temple University
Courses
- Teaching Methods for Intellectual Disabilities (SPED 615)
- Assessment and Intervention (SPED 620)
- Special Education Internship (SPED 535)
- Advanced Classroom Management (ED 530)
- Current Issues in Education (ED 525)
- Issues and Trends in Exceptionality (ED 800)
Dr. Dan Riley
Education
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership K-12, SME and Dissertation in Special Education, Liberty University
- M.S., Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
- B.A., Practical Christian Training, Music Minor, Bob Jones University
Courses
- Behavior Management and Social Skills Training (SPED 612)
- Introduction to Special Education (SPED 510)
- Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning (ED 810)
- Teaching Methods for Learning Disabilities (SPED 610)
Dr. Matthew Beemer
Education
- Ph.D., Speech Communications, Louisiana State University
- M.A., Interpretive Speech, Pensacola Christian College
- B.S., Computer Science, Pensacola Christian College
Courses
- Leadership Principles and Ethics (CM 820)
Dr. Bunnie Claxton
Education
- Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University
- M.S., Special Education, Liberty University
- B.S., Education, University of Georgia
Courses
- Introduction to Applied Research (DIS 860)
- Literature Review to Solve a Problem (DIS 900)
- Applied Methods (DIS 910)
Dr. Jeffrey Miller
Education
- PhD, Communication, Regent University
- M.A., Theatre, University of Akron
- B.S., Secondary Education, English and Speech, Maranatha Baptist University
Courses
- Principles of Effective Communication (CM 705)
Dr. Penny Edmonds
Education
- EdD, English Curriculum and Instruction, Pensacola Christian College
- M.A., English, University of West Florida
- M.S., Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Courses
- Independent Research (ED 535)
- Curriculum Development (ED 501)
- Research and Writing (EN 530)