Clemson professor named Extraordinary Educator by honor society

Published: May 8, 2012

James Dogbey receives the Extraordinary Educator award from Student Disability Services director Arlene Stewart. image by: Student Disability Services

CLEMSON — Members of Clemson University's chapter of Delta Alpha Pi, an honor society for students with disabilities, recently recognized James Dogbey, assistant professor of teacher education, as the 2012 Extraordinary Educator for his teaching style, encouragement and willingness to establish a nurturing and welcoming classroom environment.

“When Dr. Dogbey’s nomination form was turned in for committee review, we were immediately impressed with the not only the sentiment, but the description of his in-class actions,” said Arlene Stewart, Student Disability Services director.

Dogbey's nominator wrote, "He understands how to accommodate different learning styles. He is a humble person and loves what he does. He is definitely on the learner’s side and considers it his job to listen and accommodate all students. He is an exceptional educator.”

The recipient is selected by the student members of Delta Alpha Pi. The honor society at Clemson conceived of the Extraordinary Educator Award in 2010 to recognize faculty who create a welcoming classroom climate, provide clear expectations and timely feedback, explore ways to incorporate natural supports for learning, use a variety of instructional methods, use technology to enhance learning opportunities and encourage student-faculty dialogue.

Dogbey has been an assistant professor in Clemson's Eugene T. Moore School of Education since 2010. His teaching responsibilities are in mathematics and education. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of South Florida in 2010 and an Master of Science degree in applied mathematics from Wichita State University in 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education from the University of the Cape Coast in 2001.

His research interests include curriculum/content analysis, alternative and innovative methods to conventional methods of doing mathematics, teachers’ knowledge of mathematics and international mathematics education.

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