James L. Alouf
Director of the Graduate Program
Professor of Education
Cameron Fellow

{P} 434.381.6130
{E} alouf@sbc.edu

Education professor James Alouf taught secondary social studies for 10 years. His research interests include teacher education, educational assessment, differentiation of instruction and social foundations of education. He teaches courses in curriculum, controversial issues and research. He also teaches the senior seminar for liberal studies majors. Alouf advises undergraduate and graduate students, serves as the director of graduate education and directs graduate student research projects for the MAT and M.Ed. programs.

Kay R. Brimijoin
Associate Professor of Education

{P} 434.381.6430
{E} brimijoin@sbc.edu

Kay Brimijoin teaches literacy development, content area reading, curriculum and instruction, models of instruction and assessment, and supervises elementary student teachers. She taught in the elementary classroom for more than 12 years and served as a school district administrator for 10 years. Her research interests include differentiated curriculum and instruction, gifted education, professional development models, teacher mentoring and literacy development.

Holly C. Gould
Associate Professor of Education

{P} 434.381.6546
{E} hgould@sbc.edu

Holly Gould's professional experience includes eight years of teaching in Alaska. Her primary research interests include high potential, culturally diverse learners, differentiated instruction for all learners, gifted education and the professional development of novice teachers. She teaches courses in human development, teaching models and strategies, multicultural classes, gifted education and curriculum. She advises students interested in earning a teaching license and she supervises student teachers at the elementary and secondary levels.

LeAnn James
Adjunct Instructor of Education

{P} 434.381.6435
{E} ljames@sbc.edu

LeAnn James has spent 12 years as a preschool or kindergarten teacher and is currently beginning her seventh year as an elementary school reading specialist. She enjoys teaching literacy development to college students and sharing her passion for ensuring all children have the opportunities needed to develop strong literacy skills.

Dena Lowman
Director of the Campus School
Kindergarten Teacher (Campus School)
Instructor in Education

{P} 434.381.6182
{E} dlowman@sbc.edu

As director of the campus school, Dena Lowman's specialty lies in early childhood education. Her background includes special education, GED certification and kindergarten and third grade education.

Virginia Sykora
Adjunct Instructor of Education

{E} vsykora@sbc.edu

Virginia Sykora taught Spanish for 33 years at Amherst County High School and Amherst Middle School. After retiring in 2004, she began supervising student teachers for Sweet Briar. She also is the secondary school liaison for the Mentor Program with the Amherst County Public Schools.

Margaret Ann White
Preschool Teacher (Campus School)
Instructor in Education

{P} 434.381.6431
{E} mwhite@sbc.edu

Margaret Ann White has been teaching for 25 years, primarily preschool-age students. She finds it rewarding to watch college students get excited about becoming teachers. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, boating, reading and playing with her grandchildren.