Staff
Office
- Cartersville: A-254
Phone
- (706) 204-2390
- jbishop@highlands.edu
Director
Dr. Jesse Bishop is a proud graduate of Georgia Highlands College and holds an Ed.D. in School Improvement with a focus in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of West Georgia. In August 2025, he returned to the CETL after a leading other areas in higher education and in the non-profit sector. Over the years, he has served GHC in a variety of roles, always committed to supporting student success and strengthening the college community. His professional passion lies in faculty development—helping instructors grow, innovate, and thrive in their teaching. He has a particular interest in assignment design, data-informed decision-making, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and high-impact practices (HIPs) that make a measurable difference in student learning. Beyond GHC, Jesse has been active in leading local nonprofits, including the Rome International Film Festival and the Rome-Floyd YMCA. A passionate coach and longtime student of the beautiful game, he coaches youth teams with Arsenal Rome Soccer and, formerly, Rome High School Lady Wolves. He is a proud supporter of Atlanta United and, most importantly, the teams on which his kids play.
- thutchin@highlands.edu
Faculty Fellow for Accessibility
Teresa Hutchins is Professor of Political Science in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Georgia Highlands College. She is starting her nineteenth year at GHC, where she has taught online since 2011. Since 2016 she has taught fully online. She has a certification for Advanced Online Teaching from the Online Learning Consortium. Teresa has been married to her handsome British husband since 2021, is a caretaker of two dogs and five cats, and loves Ferrari Formula 1 and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) Sportscar Racing.
- jreidy@highlands.edu
Faculty Fellow for Teaching and Learning
Julia Reidy is Associate Professor of English in the School of Humanities at GHC. Julia graduated from the University of Georgia with her B.A. in Magazine Journalism and Kennesaw State with an M.A. in Professional Writing. She taught at KSU for four years before joining Georgia Highlands College in 2017, and her academic interests include writing about pedagogical practices and the rhetoric of digital platforms. Outside of teaching, Julia spent several years working as a music critic, A&E reporter, editor, and graphic designer, and she enjoys hiking, cooking, and hanging out with her husband Taylor and cat Rita.
Office
- Looping Solstice
Former Director
Dr. Josie Baudier is the former Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). Josie holds an M.S. in Instructional Technology and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Learning and Development. Josie Baudier began her career in faculty development as an Instructional Designer. She enjoys supporting faculty in their teaching through workshops and consultations focusing on learner-centered education. In addition, Josie is a certified National Reviewer of online courses for the Quality Matters Program and a certified facilitator for Quality Matters professional development. She has taught part-time in education and first-year experience courses. Before working in higher education, Josie previously taught in the K-12 environment, in both traditional and non-traditional settings, and enjoys seeing all students develop into autonomous learners. Her experience and philosophy developed during her K-12 career is easily transferable to her role in faculty development and supporting faculty. She enjoys embedding motivation theory and growth mindset with faculty development. In September 2025, Dr. Baudier left GHC to go on an epic adventure with her husband. While she is missed, she is keeping us updated via her blog and instagram as she travels the North America and the Caribbean.
