Two Georgia College & State University Teacher Education colleagues (Drs. Andrea Christoff and Russ Merritt) presented with students at the Georgia Council for the Social Studies on Oct. 24. Dr. Andrea Christoff and LaPortia Mosley presented "Building Partnerships to Teach Challenging Histories.”Christoff's co-presenter, LaPortia Mosley, is the Community Engagement Officer for the Georgia Historical Society. The Georgia College senior middle grades students who also presented were:Makena...
By Margaret SchellThree Georgia College & State University sophomore, pre-education majors explored the culture and geography of one of Africa’s most culturally diverse nations through GCSU Tanzania: Disability and Culture Study Abroad program July 6 – 22. All students are from Georgia: Madelyn Bynum of Sharpsburg, Sara Hamfeldt of Kennesaw, and Ellison Whetzel of Madison.The students assisted and observed Maasai students with disabilities at five schools and community centers while...
By Mike CavaliereGeorgia College & State University’s ongoing efforts to develop the next generation of educators has garnered national recognition.The Middle Grades Teacher Education Program at Georgia College earned the recognition as a Distinguished Teacher Preparation Program by the Association for Middle Level Education, which operates within the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This designation is awarded to specialized programs that play a critical role...
Join the GC THRIVE students for an afternoon of singing and laughter. Everyone loves karaoke and we would love for you to come sing individually or as a small group. Faculty, staff and students are invited to come celebrate spring through song! This session will take place in Kilpatrick Atrium in Kilpatrick.
Join the GC THRIVE students for an afternoon of singing and laughter. Everyone loves karaoke and we would love for you to come sing individually or as a small group. Faculty, staff and students are invited to come celebrate spring through song! This session will take place in Kilpatrick Atrium in Kilpatrick.
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Dr. Suzanna Roman-Oliver, wrote the book "The Science I Know" to showcase the ways her former and current science education students integrate culture in their teaching.The book is targeted to science teachers and science teacher educators."Many of the science education students I've worked with in the past struggled with finding good examples of culturally relevant pedagogy in the science class (Ladson-Billings, 1995)," Roman-Oliver said...
By: Al WestonGeorgia College & State University special education associate professor Dr. Rob Sumowski is a gifted educator, much loved by current students and alumni. The walls of his office proudly show photos of him with his students, including ones of him serving as wedding officiant for multiple College of Education alumni. Sumowski has also served on the University Senate, even as a presiding officer for the 2023-24 school year, the highest role in the Senate. Sumowski’s gifts...
GC THRIVE is excited to host a student and employee Karaoke event for all to enjoy. Please join us Thursday, Oct. 17, from 3 until 4 p.m. in the Atrium of Kilpatrick and take the "stage" individually or with friends to sing your favorite songs. Whether you are a great singer or can't carry a tune, we want you to come enjoy an afternoon of singing, laughter and joy! An enthusiastic audience is needed.Please sign up using the QR code attached below or just show up and show out!
GC THRIVE is excited to host a student and employee Karaoke event for all to enjoy. Please join us Thursday, Oct. 17, from 3 until 4 p.m. in the Atrium of Kilpatrick and take the "stage" individually or with friends to sing your favorite songs. Whether you are a great singer or can't carry a tune, we want you to come enjoy an afternoon of singing, laughter and joy! An enthusiastic audience is needed.Please sign up using the QR code attached below or just show up and show out!
The student-led Collegiate Middle Level Association is sponsoring their 20th annual Summit, a one day education conference in Kilpatrick Hall on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This year's theme is 'Navigating the Educational Landscape: A Roadmap for Future Educators.' Justice Verda Colvin of the Georgia Supreme Court will be the keynote speaker. Join us for the keynote or register for the conference using the QR code located on the attached flyer.
