"The ultimate goal of the educational process is to help human beings become educated persons." (Mortimer Adler)
OUR TEAM
Dr. Terry Roberts Director troberts@northcarolina.edu 919 962 3134 Dr. Terry Roberts has been the Director of the National Paideia Center since 1993. A former high school English teacher, he is practicing scholar of American Literature and Cultural Studies, with a strong penchant for the classics. He is fascinated by the social and intellectual power of dialogue to teach and to inspire.
Dr. Laura Billings Associate Director billings@northcarolina.edu 919 962 3136 Dr. Billings has been the Associate Director of the Paideia Center since 1998. She is a former secondary teacher from Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Billings' research and teaching focus on the socio-linguistic aspects of dialogue. In addition, she is deeply committed to holisitic assessment practices.
National Paideia Faculty
Bob Alexander Greenville, NC
Natalie Allen Pueblo West, CO
Steve Ball Nashville, TN
Amy Bender Glendale, WI
Laura Cook Dingess Harrisburg, NC
Meryle Elko Charlotte, NC
Kelly Foster Tacoma, WA
Sally Griffin Gastonia, NC
Arlie Harris Raleigh, NC
Christie Hinson Chapel Hill, NC
Paula Johnson Greensboro, NC
Kristin Knight Chattanooga, TN
Marcia Lakovitch St. Augustine, FL
Jennifer Mangrum Greensboro, NC
Lynne Murray Greensboro, NC
Pelusa Orellana Santiago, Chile
Susan Poindexter Greensboro, NC
Tracey Stevens Chattanooga, TN
Marcy Thayer Hixson, TN
Robin Tilley Atlantic Beach, NC
Cheryl Beeson
Greensboro, NC
Grant Zimmerman Graham, NC
OUR ADDRESS
The National Paideia Center 140 Friday Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Phone: 919-962 3128 Fax: 919-962 3139 Website: www.paideia.org Main email: info@paideia.org