Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Coastal Carolina University; Ed.D., Walden University
Profile
Dr. Teresa Johnson Carter, Associate Professor of Education, came to Erskine College in 2019. Her responsibilities include early childhood education, literacy, and assessment courses. In addition to her work at Erskine, she is currently a reading recovery teacher leader, an adjunct professor for Clemson University, and an education consultant.
Dr. Carter completed an associate of arts in Child Development, a bachelor of arts and a master of arts in Early Childhood Education, and a doctor of education in Teaching Leadership. Before coming to Erskine, she served for many years in early childhood education as a kindergarten, first, and second grade teacher, as a literacy coach, and as a reading recovery teacher. She created and implemented curriculum maps, served on the Development of State Standards Committee, and facilitated district grade level meetings.
Personal interests
Dr. Carter’s hometown is Columbia, S.C., and she enjoys several hobbies, which include singing, dancing, and shopping.
Certification Areas
Read 2 Succeed Literacy Teacher
Read 2 Succeed Literacy Coach
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
National Board Certification – Early Childhood
Master’s Plus 30 Hours in Reading
Early Childhood Education
Awards and Honors
Reading Recovery Teacher Leader
National Board-Certified Teacher in Early Childhood (twice)
Greenwood 50 District Teacher of the Year
Piedmont Reading Council Distinguished Reading Teacher Award (three times)
Piedmont Reading Council Innovation in Reading Award (twice)
Presentations
Reading Recovery and Early Literacy National Conference
Clemson Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Summer Institute
South Carolina Reading Recovery Conference
South Carolina International Reading Conference
National Council Teachers of English Conference
Greenwood District 50 Summer Institutes
Professional Organizations
Palmetto State Literacy Association
Palmetto State Literacy Association Literacy Leaders in Higher Education
Reading Recovery Council of North America
Media
Erskine Education Information Video
Various Videos for Greenwood District 50
Professional Services
Education Consultant with Dr. Jan Richardson, 2020-Present
Adjunct Professor for Clemson University, 2015-Present
Created District Curriculum Map CCSS, 2012-2013
Facilitated District Grade Level Meetings, 2009-2010
Implemented Curriculum Map in First Grade Classrooms, 2009-2010
Created District Curriculum Map, 2009-2010
Development of State Standards Committee (K-2 chair), 2000-2002
Faculty and Administrative Load at State Universities, 2000-2008
National, State, and District Presenter for Workshops, 1994-Present
National Trainer for The Wright Group, 1994-1999
