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Associate Dean
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Jerry E. Whitworth, Ed.D.
Professor, Department of Teacher
Education
Associate Dean, College of Professional
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Program Areas
Generic Special Education, Strategy Instruction,
Special Education Law, Professional Collaboration,
Inclusive Educational Practices
Professional Preparation
Ed.D. University of Missouri, Columbia
General and Special Education Administration
M.S. Fort Hays State University
Special Education
B.S. University of Kansas
English/Speech/Secondary Education
Profile
Dr. Whitworth has 17 years experience working in schools as
an English and Speech teacher at the high school level, a
special education teacher in middle school, and as a special
education director and school superintendent. He also worked
as a supervisor and program manager for the Missouri and
Illinois state education agencies. Before coming to TWU in
the Fall of 2006 he spent 10 years as Professor and Chair of
the Teacher Education Department at Abilene Christian
University. He is currently the Past President of the Texas
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the
President-Elect of the Texas Council for Exceptional
Children. His research interests include the effective
preparation of teachers, strategy instruction for students,
and creating more inclusive schools.
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