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Auburn’s College of Education ENGAGE Council, a vital group dedicated to supporting the growth, engagement, and success of our alumni network, serves as an essential bridge between the College of Education and its graduates and supporters. Through participation in this council, members have the opportunity to:

  • Help shape and guide alumni engagement programs

  • Foster connections between alumni, students, faculty, and other stakeholders

  • Contribute ideas for alumni events, mentoring, and professional development

  • Promote philanthropic efforts that enhance the institution’s future

This council not only strengthens our alumni network but also plays a significant role in advancing the mission of our college.

The engage council

Directory

Amy Baker '98

Degrees:

BS in Exercise Science/Health Promotion, Auburn University

MS in Foundations of Education/Sport & Fitness Management, Troy University

PhD in Education Administration/Sport Administration, University of Louisville

Current Occupation: Academic Coach

Duriel Barlow '03

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, English Language Arts (2003), Auburn University

Master of Education, Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education (2006), Auburn University

Doctor of Philosophy, Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education (2013), Auburn University

Current Occupation: Principal, Auburn City Schools, Auburn, AL

Courtney Bass '14

Degrees:

BS Elementary Education (2014), Auburn University

MEd Admin of Elem & Secondary Ed (2019), Auburn University

Current Occupation: Assistant Principal, Liberty Park Middle School, Vestavia, AL

Suzette Doepke '73

Degrees:

BS in Elementary Education, Auburn University

Masters in Early Childhood Education, University of Richmond

Current Occupation:  Retired Teacher

Jennifer Dugan '97

Degrees:

B.S. Mathematics (1997)

M.Ed. (1998) Auburn University

Current Occupation: Director of Academic Standards, Instruction, and Assessment for the Minnesota Department of Education

Michael Dugan '97

Degrees:

BS in Secondary Science Education (1997), Auburn University

Current Occupation:

Innovation Consultant, Author, Adjunct Professor University of Minnesota Law School

Retired Teacher

Mark Marshall '99

Degrees:

Ph.D. in Education (1999), Auburn University

Current Occupation: Superintendent of Schools, Los Banos Unified School District, Los Banos, CA

Cynthia McCarty '82

Degrees:

BA in Foreign Language International Trade (1982), Auburn University

Master Business Administration (1986), Samford University

PhD Economics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Current Occupation:

Professor Emerita, Economics, Jax State

Chair, Alabama STEM Council

Board Member, Southern States Bank

Commissioner, Alabama Charter Schools

Member, Alabama Higher Education Math Task Force

Member, Alabama Governor's Computer Science Advisory Group

Churmell Mitchell '16

Degrees:

BS in Physical Activity & Health (Exercise Science) 2016, Auburn University

Current Occupation:

CEO & Founder, Emotions You Know

Consultant, National Public Policy & Strategy

Board Member, Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama District 3

Sandy Naramore '78

Degrees:

BS in Behavior Disorders/Special Education (1978), Auburn University

MA in Early Childhood Education for the Handicap (1990), University of Alabama Birmingham

Education Administration Degree (2005), University of Alabama Birmingham

Current Occupation:

Retired Teacher/Administrator, Alabama Department of Education (30 years)

Retired Executive Director of Magic Moments (2025)

Paul St. Onge '07

Degrees:

Ph.D. Philosophy/Exercise Science (2007), School of Kinesiology, Auburn University

Current Occupation:

Department of Defense Scientist and Program Manager in Aircrew Safety, Health, and Human Performance

Marcia Webb '73

Degrees:

BS Elementary Education, Auburn University

Masters Special Education/Gifted Education, University of North Florida

Ph.D. Elementary Education, Auburn University

Current Occupation:

Adjunct Instructor, Auburn University

Retired Enrichment Specialist, Auburn City Schools, Auburn, AL

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