Middle Georgia State University faculty member Dr. Heather Ness-Maddox has been selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. An assistant professor of psychology and director of MGA’s Honors Program, Ness-Maddox is one of 16 faculty members chosen for the highly competitive program from institutions across Georgia.
Established in 1995 by then-Gov. Zell Miller, the Governor's Teaching Fellows program provides faculty with opportunities to develop innovative instructional methods and incorporate emerging technologies. Since its inception, the program has supported more than 600 fellows from over 70 public and private institutions, representing more than 80 disciplines statewide.
