Dr.
Stacie Pettit is currently an assistant professor in the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Mississippi. She received her BSEd and Phd in Middle School
Education from the University of Georgia. She received her MEd
from Augusta State University. She holds K-12 gifted and English to Speakers of
Other Languages certifications. Dr.
Pettit taught middle school in Georgia for 7 ½ years. Her background includes
working with recent immigrant students on improving English skills. Her
research interests include teacher beliefs concerning English Language
Learners, improving teacher preparation in working with English Language Learners,
and using literacy to teach mathematics. Her most recent publication will be in
the International Multilingual Research Journal.