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Dr. Maxey is an experienced educator, 2019 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, and frequent keynote speaker championing the role of teachers. Prior to moving to South Carolina, he served in North Africa as director of education for a non-profit agency. He enjoys international travel, learning new cultures and languages, and watching and playing sports. He is married to Evie, the Assistant Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, and Professor at Anderson University, and serves as an elder at Renewal Church.
BA in Religious Studies, Western Kentucky University
Master of Arts in Teaching – Learning and Behavior Disorders, Spalding University
Master of Philosophy in Education, Walden University
PhD in Education – Learning, Instruction, and Innovation, Walden University
My classes are engaging, interactive, and focused on practical preparation for the realities of students’ future classrooms. Students are active participants in the learning process through collaboration, hands-on projects, discussions, and opportunities to apply concepts in authentic ways. I strive to create a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically, develop confidence in their abilities, and connect theory to practice.
I am excited to teach at AU because I believe education is about investing in the future – helping students discover their strengths, develop God-given potential, and become teachers who will positively influence generations to come. My experiences teaching students of all ages from preschool to adult learners have reinforced my convictions that we are all students, and we learn best when we are known, supported, challenged, and given opportunities to succeed. At AU, I have the privilege of combining academic excellence with faith, modeling Christ’s love while preparing educators to serve others with compassion and purpose.
Teaching is about so much more than teaching subjects – it is about preparing children for the future. Every child can learn, and every child deserves a teacher who believes in them. Teaching’s impact will last a lifetime.
Chair, Survey Advisory Group, Education Oversight Committee, 2023-present
President, Palmetto State Teachers Association, 2023-25
South Carolina Learning Disorders Task Force, 2020.
Leadership South Carolina, 2020
South Carolina Education Policy Fellow, 2020
South Carolina State Teacher of the Year, 2019.
Southern Region Forward Fund Fellow and Grant Recipient, National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), 2019.
Anderson County Economic Development Teacher of the Year, 2018.
Anderson District Three and Starr Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2017.
Leadership in Education Award, presented by the Superintendents of Education for the Region of Guelmim-Es Semara and the Province of Tan Tan, Morocco, 2012 and 2011.
Award of Excellence in Education, presented by the Governor of the State of Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco, 2011.
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