College of Education

UPDATED: Associate Dean Candidate Presentation and Open Forums - Upcoming Dates
Announcement    Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Interim Dean of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, Joanne Previts, along with the search committee for the position of College of Education Associate Dean, will host three candidates for on-campus interviews and open forums. We encourage all faculty and staff to attend the open forums, which will be held in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room at the following times:Candidate 2 - Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. CANCELLEDCandidate 3 - Thursday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.Candidate 1...
UPDATED: Associate Dean Candidate Presentation and Open Forums - Upcoming Dates
Event    Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Interim Dean of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, Joanne Previts, along with the search committee for the position of College of Education Associate Dean, will host three candidates for on-campus interviews and open forums. We encourage all faculty and staff to attend the open forums, which will be held in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room at the following times:Candidate 1 - Tuesday, Feb 4, at 2 p.m. (rescheduled from inclement weather days)Candidate 2 - Tuesday,...
Research study participants needed
Announcement    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Are you a Georgia College & State University student who's interested in how individual characteristics influence learning with multimedia? Join this online study followed by a brief in-person session (10-15 minutes) and contribute to important research. Upon completion, you'll receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a thank you. Your participation will help better understand how different factors impact learning experiences. Follow the QR code on the attached flyer to take part in this...
Future Georgia Educators Day 
Announcement    Thursday, January 9, 2025
The College of Education at Georgia College & State University, in partnership with PAGE, is thrilled to host Future Georgia Educators Day on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kilpatrick Hall/Peabody Auditorium.This event is designed for high school students enrolled in education pathways or those interested in exploring careers in education. Highlights include:Engaging workshops on teaching and college life.A college fair with representatives from across Georgia.Keynote...
Future Georgia Educators Day 
Event    Thursday, February 13, 2025
The College of Education at Georgia College & State University, in partnership with PAGE, is thrilled to host Future Georgia Educators Day on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kilpatrick Hall/Peabody Auditorium.This event is designed for high school students enrolled in education pathways or those interested in exploring careers in education. Highlights include:Engaging workshops on teaching and college life.A college fair with representatives from across Georgia.Keynote...
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Alumnus determined to improve outcomes for students with disabilities
News Story    Monday, December 23, 2024
By Margaret SchellFor students with disabilities, the world looks a little brighter thanks to researcher Logan Roberts (’19), who is passionate about leveling the playing field for people with disabilities and improving their lives and treatment.After graduating from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor’s in special education, Roberts participated in Teach for America, an AmeriCorps national service network program. This two-year commitment turned into three for Roberts...
Research participants needed
Announcement    Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Are you a university student interested in how individual characteristics influence learning with multimedia? Join this online study followed by a brief in-person session (10-15 minutes) and contribute to important research. Upon completion, you'll receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a thank you. Your participation will help better understand how different factors impact learning experiences. Follow the QR code on the attached flyer to take part in this exciting study!For more information...
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Georgia’s Teacher of the Year is busting barriers
News Story    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Holly Starmer Witcher, ’01, a special education teacher at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School in White County, is the 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year. A 23-year teaching veteran, she was also named Teacher of the Year in two other school districts: Rockdale County in 2006 and White County in 2023. Witcher was selected out of approximately 110,000 teachers to be the state’s Teacher of the Year. She feels it’s “a huge honor” to be selected and has been advocating for other Georgia teachers...
Who has the Power? Our Three Branches of Government and their evolving powers. A Constitution Week Event
Event    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The principles of separation of powers, as well as checks and balances embedded in our Constitution have been challenged in a variety of ways over the years, and most recently in the Supreme Court decision, Trump v. the United States. How do we manage the power between our three branches and ensure there are checks and balances among them? Join us for this timely and important conversation.   This is a community event as part of Georgia College & State University's Constitution Week...
Alumna named 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Announcement    Monday, June 24, 2024
Holly Stamer Witcher, ’01, a special education teacher at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School in White County, is the 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The recent announcement was made at a banquet held to honor all district teachers of the year. Witcher works with students who have been diagnosed with significant developmental delays. “My primary challenge is to teach them how to communicate,” Witcher said. “Everything I do in the classroom revolves around helping them show what they know...
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