Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Phares joined the Toccoa Falls College faculty in 2002. Before coming to TFC, she was a Literacy Center Task Force Coordinator at Louisiana State University Lab School, taught high school English, French, and Publications, and served as a Coordinator for high school overseas travel. She was recently an Associate Professor of writing at TFC.
Dr. Phares has been published in Christian Educators Journal and has presented at LSU Writing Project, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), & American Educational Research Association (AERA).
“I enjoy teaching because I like being part of a student’s growth in knowledge and wisdom before God and man.”
“The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11).
Awards:
- Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- LSU Writing Project, David England Research Grant
- LSU Writing Project Fellow
| Degree Earned |
School Attended | School Attended |
| Ph.D. | English Education | Louisiana State University |
| M.Ed. | School Administration | Reformed Theological Seminary |
| B.A. | French | Belhaven College |
