Susie M. Lanier

— Biography from the 2014 Fall Commencement program —

Dr. Lanier earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics (1981) and Master of Science in Teaching (1983) from Georgia Southern College. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (1999) from the University of Georgia. Afer teaching for several years at local high schools, Dr. Lanier began teaching at Georgia Southern on a part time basis in 1983. She transitioned into a full-time position and earned promotion to Assistant Professor in 1996. Dr. Lanier was an outstanding teacher of learning support, core level mathematics, and mathematics education undergraduate and graduate courses. She provided exceptional service in all areas, but excelled in providing support to teachers around the state. She has been recognized for this service with the John Nef Award from the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2006), the College of Science and Technology Service Award (2010), and the Georgia Southern University Award for Excellence in Service (2008). Tese awards also reward Dr. Lanier for her many years as chair of the Annual Invitational Mathematics Tournament held at Georgia Southern each spring. Dr. Lanier was involved in numerous teacher training grants and published several scholarly works in the area of mathematics education during her 31 years at Georgia Southern. For her many contributions to the department, college, University, and profession, Dr. Susie Lanier has earned the title of Assistant Professor Emerita of Mathematics.*