Rebekah Mincey
Professor of Education; Director of the Master of Arts in Education Program
Education, Elementary Education

Part of Belhaven since 2013

Contact Info
601-965-7020

Education

  • Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Ed.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
  • M.S., William Carey University
  • B.S., William Carey University

Publications/Presentations

  • Presenter: Growing Successful Learners. Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Hattiesburg, MS. (2019)
  • Presenter: Mindset: Changing the Way Students Approach Learning. Mississippi Education Partnership Conference. Jackson, MS. (2018)
  • Co-Presenter: Mindset: Patterns in Teacher Preparation Programs. Selected Christian Colleges and Universities in Mississippi. International Christian Community for Teacher Education (ICCTE). Chicago, IL. (2016)
  • Co-Presenter: The Wonderful World of Literacy. Mississippi Reading Association. Biloxi, MS. (2014)
  • Presenter: Using Bar Models to Teach Mathematical Concepts. Kappa Delta Epsilon South Regional Conference. Belhaven University. Jackson, MS. (2014)
  • Co-Presenter: Mincey, R., & Roberson, T. (2009). Predictors and Influences of High School Graduation Rates in Mississippi Public Schools. AmhighEd. Williamsburg, VA.

Professional Experiences, Membership, Service

  • MAT Advisor for Alternate Route Teacher Candidates (2015-2021)
  • Dimensions Internship Coordinator (2017-2021)
  • Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2014-2018)Harvard University Project Zero Participant (2007)
  • Member of School Improvement Leadership Committee (CISCO) (2006-2007)
  • John Maxwell Certified Trainer 360° Leader (2007)
  • SACS Chairman of Curriculum Committee on the SACS Accreditation Team. Forrest County Agricultural High School, Brooklyn, MS (2006 – 2007)

Personal/Professional Vision Statement

Students are encountering turbulent and challenging years. Teachers carry the responsibility of creating a classroom environment that has tremendous impact on the student. My goal is to inspire teachers to become a guiding influence so students can accomplish the goals they have, to reach their maximum potential as lifelong learners, and to make a meaningful contribution to society.