Education
- Ed.D. Delta State University, Professional Studies (2008)
- Ed.S. Delta State University, Educational Administration and Supervision (1996)
- M.Ed. Delta State University, Elementary Education (1994)
- B.S.E. Delta State University, Elementary Education (1982)
Courses Taught
- Undergraduate Courses:
- Reading in the Intermediate and Secondary Schools
- Children’s Literature
- Special Topics in Elementary Education
- Special Topics in Secondary Education and Specialty Area
- Diagnosis and Evaluation of Student Achievement in the Elementary School
- Classroom Management
- Language Arts in the Elementary School
- Graduate Courses:
- Effective Instruction in the Elementary School
- Curriculum Theory Development and Revision in Elementary School
- The Role of the Principal
- Comprehensive Assessment and Data Analysis
- Supervision Roles in Instruction
- Dynamic Leadership for Curriculum Assessment
- Education in the Intermediate Grades
- Historical Foundations of Educational Thought and Curriculum Methodology
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Theory Development and Revision in Elementary School
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education
- Leadership Roles in the Elementary School
- Leadership Theory and Application
- Curriculum Construction and Coordination
- Supervisory Techniques; Introduction to Educational Leadership
- Methods of Instruction in Elementary Schools
- Methods and Instruction in Secondary Schools
Academic Interests
- Teacher Preparation
- School Leadership
- Literacy Instruction
- Classroom Management
- English Language Learners
Scholarly Activity
- Publications:
- Watkins, T. B. (2008). A comparative analysis of the effectiveness of Direct Instruction reading on African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic students (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest LLC. (304322738)
- Presentations and Activities:
- Watkins, T. (March 2015). Healthy living: The human body systems. Created Math and Science Lesson Plans for HCCI Elementary Summer Program.
- Van Namen, M., Powers, A., & Watkins, T. (December 2014).Brains at work: Building and organizing knowledge through virtual experiences and thinking maps (PreK-3rd). Presentation given at the Mississippi Reading Association Conference, Biloxi, MS.
- Watkins, T. (November 2014). Time on task. Staff Development given at West Bolivar Elementary School, Rosedale, MS.
- Watkins, T. (September 2014). The principal’s role in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (Part 3). Presentation given for DAAIS and DSU Leadership Cohort, Cleveland, MS.
- Watkins, T. (September 2014). The principal’s role in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (Part 2). Presentation given for DAAIS and DSU Leadership Cohort, Cleveland, MS.
- Watkins, T. (August 2014). The principal’s role in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (Part 1). Presentation given for DAAIS and DSU Leadership Cohort, Cleveland, MS.
- Watkins, T. (April 2014). High yield strategies: Higher order thinking skills. Staff Development at West Bolivar Elementary School, Rosedale, MS
- Watkins, T. (February 2014). Culturally responsive teaching in diverse classrooms. Presentation given at the Mississippi Association for Middle Level Educators Annual Conference, Tupelo, MS.
- Watkins, T. (February 2014). Student engagement. Staff Development given at West Bolivar Elementary School, Rosedale, MS.
- Professional Organizations:
- Mississippi Reading Association
- Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education
- Delta State Alumni
- Association of Curriculum and Development
- Kappa Delta Pi
Other
- Lake Village Baptist Church
- Health & Fitness
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Singing
