School of Education

Piper Academic Center

Room 202
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62265

Phone: 618-537-6883

FAX: 618-537-6259

George J. Fero, Ed.D.
gjfero@mckendree.edu
Professor of Education


McKendree University

 George J. Fero, EdD

Professor of Education

B.M., Youngstown State University

M.A., The Ohio State University

Ed.D., Northern Arizona University

 

Recent Professional Experience:

 

Chair, Division of Education, Health and Human Performance -  McKendree College 2001-2007

 

Assistant Dean of the East Liverpool Campus of Kent State University - Kent State University (Ohio) 1997-2001

 

Dean of the School of Education - Southern Arkansas University 1995-1997

 

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Director of Teacher Education Student Services - Northwest Missouri State University 1988-1995

 

Selected Publications:

 

Selke, M, and Fero, G. (2005). A collaborative alternative path program for career-  

      changing mathematics and science professionals: Context, design, and replication.

      Action in Teacher Education. 27(1) pp 15-25.

 

Fero, G., Bungert, K., and McClure, E. (1992). Meandering the maze of NCATE and state 

     accreditation. Record in Educational Administration and Supervision, 12(1), pp 91-93. 

 Fero, G., Fero, M., and Ruhl, M. (Fall/Winter, 1993) Recommended readings for educational administrators. Record in Educational Administration and Supervision 14(1), pp. 11-14.

 Bouas, J., Bush, B, and Fero, G. (Winter, 1994). Professional portfolios for the beginning teacher. Education, 115(2), pp. 266-271.

 Fero, G. J., and Ryan, J. F. (1995). Technology and teacher education: A Proactive approach to meet the needs of the College of Education, Northwest Missouri State University. The Dynamic Interaction of Higher Education, Teacher Education, and School Reform: A TECSCU Dialogue, 1(1), pp. 76-80. [Monograph Series, Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities].

Selected Presentations:

"The Impact of the Total Quality Improvement/Continuous Quality Improvement Movement on Preservice Teacher Education Programs" - Association of Teacher Educators - Detroit, MI - February 1995. [co-authors Dr. Joseph Marafino, SUNY - Brockport, Dr. Marie Fero, Benedictine College]

"Higher Education Funding: New Money for Old Technology in Teacher Education" - Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education - San Antonio, TX - March 1995.  

“Next Steps: Implementing a Technology Plan for Teacher Education Units.” Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education - Phoenix, AZ - March 1996. [co-presenter Dr. Joseph Ryan, Dean College of Education, Northwest Missouri State University]

 “The Impact of Accreditation Processes Upon the Leadership of Professional Education Units.” American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education - New Orleans, LA - February 1998. [co-presenter Dr. Annette Digby, Associate Dean College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville]