Genny Hay

Genevieve Hay

Associate Professor

Education

  • Ph. D., University of South Carolina, Elementary Education; Special Education Cognate     
  • M.Ed., College of Charleston; Learning Disabilities 
  • B.S., College of Charleston- Field of Specialization: Special Education; Elementary Education 

Research Interests

Evidence-based strategies for effective collaboration with educators, families, and health professionals for students with pediatric cancer and life-threatening food allergies. 
 
Strategies for promoting the successful inclusion of students with academic, behavioral and health needs in general education settings.  

Courses Taught 

  • Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners 
  • Teaching Diverse Learners 
  • Clinical Practice in Early Childhood and Elementary 
  • FYE: Children and Families with Diverse Needs: How are they served in your community?
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Literacy Assessment 2-6 (field experience)

Selected Publications

Hay, G.H. Pediatric cancer: Promoting desired school outcomes     through collaboration. Research, Advocacy, and Practice for Complex and Chronic Conditions: A Journal for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities.  


Hay, G. H., Nabors, M. L., Sullivan, A., & Zygmund, A. H. (2015). Students with pediatric cancer: A prescription for school success. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 34(2), 1-13. 


Treahy, D. L., Thomas, S. L., & Hay, G. H. (2008). Reinventing the educational landscape in South Carolina through e-mentoring. Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina, 8(1), 39- 44. 
Hay, G. H., Harper, T. B., & Moore, J. T. (2006). Assuring the safety of severely allergic children in school. Journal of School Health, 76(9), 479-81. 


Fitzharris, L. H., & Hay, G. H. (2001). Woking collaboratively to support struggling readers in the inclusive classroom. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 17(2), 175-177. 

Hay, G. H. (2015). Test Taking: Plan Your Route, Routines, and Rewards. In Kendall Hunt (Ed.) Destination Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. 


Hay, G. H., Harper, T. B., & Trudell, P. L. (2008). Preventing and responding to food anaphylaxis in school settings. In Nova Science Publishers (Ed.), Food Allergies: New Research, 189-201. 

Honors & Awards

  • College of Charleston, Distinguished Advising Award (2023) 
  • College of Charleston, ExCEL Faculty of the Year Award: Graduate School 
  • Outstanding Special Educator, Charleston County Schools (1988)