Monica Willingham

Monica Willingham has been a proud member of Berry College since 2005, working in the Teacher Education Department where she focuses on accreditation and graduate education. She loves supporting adult learners, helping teachers grow both professionally and personally, and seeing the excitement they bring as they return to college for a meaningful experience. Watching these teachers embrace new challenges and celebrate their achievements is one of her greatest joys.

Monica’s role also allows her to collaborate with school leaders across the region, building strong partnerships that support both teachers and students. She enjoys the variety and impact of her work—whether it’s guiding a graduate student through a new program or helping a school system meet accreditation standards, she finds fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of educators.

Active in the broader education community, Monica serves on the board of the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (GACTE), is a member of the Georgia Association of Independent Colleges for Teacher Education (GAICTE), and participates as a site visitor for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Through her work at Berry College and beyond, Monica remains committed to helping teachers grow, supporting educational leaders, and promoting lifelong learning in meaningful and impactful ways.

She earned her B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Tusculum College in 1997 and her M.A. in Adult Education in 1999. Monica is also the proud mother of Morgan, who is currently playing collegiate softball, a source of great pride and inspiration. She stays connected to her alma mater by serving on the Alumni Board at Tusculum College.