Catherine Wasson
Professor of Education
Elementary Education, Education

Part of Belhaven since 1999

Contact Info
601-968-5955

Education

  • B.A., Mississippi State
  • M.Ed., Delta State University
  • Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Publications

  • Let’s Get Gritty about Tackling Literacy. Mississippi Literacy Association Annual Conference – (2018)
  • Failure = Learning.2018 Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference – (2018)
  • Got GRIT? Mississippi Reading Association Annual Conference – (2017)
  • Learning as a Work in Progress. Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference – (2017)
  • Mindset: Changing the Way Students Approach Learning. 2016 Making Connections Conference, Biloxi, MS – (2016)
  • Mindset – Patterns in Teacher Preparation Programs: Selected Christian Colleges and Universities in Mississippi. International Community of Christians in Teacher Education, 12th Biennial Conference, Trinity Christian College – (2016)
  • Mindset: Changing the Way Students Approach Learning. Mississippi Reading Association Literacy Conference, Biloxi, MS – (2015)
  • Grade Inflation: Serving God? Serving Others? Serving Self? International Community of Christian Teacher Educators Bi-annual Conference, Azusa Pacific University – (2012)

Professional Experiences, Membership and Service

  • Board member, International Community of Christians in Teacher Education (2006-2021)

  • Board secretary, International Community of Christians in Teacher Education (2013-2021)

  • Board member, Millsaps Principals’ Institute (2004-2021)

  • Member, Faculty Council, Belhaven University (2016-17, 2014-15, 2013-14)

  • Faculty Representative to Board of Trustees, Belhaven University (2016-17)

  • Board Member and Chair of the Human Resources Task Force, Little Light House Central Mississippi (2004-2014)

  • Volunteer, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development National Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana (2004)

  • Regional focus group for the SouthEastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE) to determine the focus of research and publications (1997)

Personal/Professional Vision Statement

Committed to developing school leaders who are prepared to demonstrate Christian leadership in classrooms, schools, and communities across the United States. To prepare leaders at all levels to equip the next generation to meet tomorrow’s challenges while fulfilling their individual missions in the Kingdom. To communicate to school leaders—from teachers to superintendents—an appreciation for and a commitment to developing the talents and gifts God has bestowed on each of His servants.