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Dr. Trevis Killen
478-757-2544
Part-Time Instructor
Credentials: MSW, Ed.S, and Ed.D.
| Office Hours: | Office hours on Mondays are from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and as needed. |
| Locations: (Campus & Office) |
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| Biography: | Dr. Trevis Killen, a native of Warner Robins, Georgia, has over 20 years of experience in K-16 settings, including 20years in social work. He is passionate about the social work profession. Before joining Middle Georgia State University, Dr. Killen taught social work courses at Southern Regional Technical College, human services at Mercer University, and GED classes at Lanier Technical College. Currently, he is a school district administrator and executive cabinet member, coordinating the school social work program, school counseling program, homebound services, and the McKinney-Vento program. Prior to this, he served as a school social work consultant for the University of South Florida’s Student Support Services Project, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education. He worked as a school social worker for eight years with the Houston County Board of Education. Dr. Killen holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Georgia Southern University, as well as a Specialist in School Counseling, a Master of Social Work, and a Leadership Certificate, all from the University of Georgia. His academic achievements reflect his dedication to professional growth and excellence. In 2011, Dr. Killen completed a Superintendent Academy and Central Office Professional Development Program. In Dr. Killen’s spare time, he enjoys grilling, watching western movies, and attending church with the family. |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | Teaches a continuum of social work courses, including social welfare policy, cultural competence, and human behavior, which closely align with his research interests in truancy and at-risk populations. |
| Courses: | SOCW 2700:: Social Work and the Social Welfare System SOCW 3700: Social Welfare & Policy Practice Hybird |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Education Administration - Georgia Southern University Educational Leadership Certificate - Educational Leadership, University of Georgia Education Specialist - School Counseling, University of Georgia Master of Social Work - Social Work, University of Georgia Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Albany State University |
| CV: | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZwPDu5P_bDzTw7-tzlCErThd2_1PyFdh/view?usp=sharing |
| Professional Experience: | Houston County School System, School Social Worker University of South Florida, School Social Work Consultant Jones County Board of Education, Executive Director of Student Services |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Dissertation: Project Reconnect Program: Engaging Truant Adolescents through Pre-court Diversion - A program evaluation study of participants' perceptions regarding how well the Project Reconnect Program Truancy Diversion Program empowered their improved school attendance, compliance with school rules, and completion of classroom assignments. |
| Professional Affiliations: | 1. Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Member 2. Georgia Educational Research Association, Member 3. American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Member 4. Student Support Team Association for Georgia Educators, Member 5. National Association of Pupil Services Administrators (NAPSA), Member |
| Organizations: | NA |
| Awards and Honors: | • Pi Lambda Theta • Psi Chi Honor Society The National Scholars Honor Society • United States Achievement Academy • Golden Key International Honor Society • Who's Who in North American Education • Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society • Albany State University's top 50 under 50 alums for 2014 • Georgia School Social Worker of the Year (District 6, 2012) |
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