Dr. Heather Kelley
Department Head
Dr. Heather Kelley is the department head of Human Services and associate professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University. Dr. Kelley received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology from Texas Tech University in 2011. At Valdosta State University, Dr. Kelley has taught a rage of undergraduate and graduate courses which include Educational Psychology, Learning and Assessment, Adult Learning, Classroom Management, and Exploring Teaching and Learning. Dr. Kelley's research interests focuses on teaching and learning in the K-12 education setting. More specifically, her interests include self-efficacy, culturally responsive teaching, and academic achievement in under-performing groups.