Education/Degrees:
- Ed. D. – University of Georgia
- M.P.S – Alliance Biblical Seminary
- B.S. – Nyack College
Honors/Awards:
- 2012 Wade Distinguished Scholars Faculty Award
Memberships:
- TESOL International GA TESOL EMS
When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy:
- Fishing in my kayak
- Fly fishing
- Gardening
- Facilitating oral discipleship in small groups
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages
- Cooking
- Cross-cultural interactions
Research Interests:
- Oral learning and teaching
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages
- Adult learning
What courses do you teach at TFC?
- Introduction to TESOL
- Methods and Materials of TESOL
- TESOL Practicum
- Communicating Values through TESOL
- Introduction to Adult Education
- Adult Teaching Practice
- Adult Ed Internship
- Cross-cultural Storytelling
- Anthropology Research Paper
When did you begin teaching at TFC?
- 1998
People might be interested to know:
- I served as an international worker for 18 years in the Philippines
- Fluent in the Ilonggo language
- Happily married with 3 married kids, 7 grandkids
- Have spent time in 12 different countries not counting airport transition spots
What is your favorite aspect of teaching at TFC?
- Coaching
- Advising
- Interacting with students in their learning and maturing process
Favorite verse/quote:
- Proverbs 3:56
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.”
Staff Information
- 706-886-6831 Ext. 5363
- jarvis@tfc.edu