College of Education

Come, engage in "Wax Museum: Theorists Come to Life"
Announcement    Friday, December 5, 2025
We formally invite you to our upcoming event, "Wax Museum: Theorists Come to Life," hosted by EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning & Teaching (Ashley Killebrew and Pam Longino, GCSU instructors). This engaging showcase highlights our students' research and understanding of influential educational theorists through creative, interactive exhibits. Throughout the evening, students will "bring to life" the educational theorists they have studied, presenting key ideas, contributions and the lasting...
Come, engage in "Wax Museum: Theorists Come to Life"
Event    Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We formally invite you to our upcoming event, "Wax Museum: Theorists Come to Life," hosted by EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning & Teaching (Ashley Killebrew and Pam Longino, GCSU instructors). This engaging showcase highlights our students' research and understanding of influential educational theorists through creative, interactive exhibits. Throughout the evening, students will "bring to life" the educational theorists they have studied, presenting key ideas, contributions and the lasting...
Wax Museum invitation
GCSU Teacher Education professors and students present at Georgia Council for the Social Studies
Announcement    Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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...
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GCSU continues leadership in middle grades education, hosts student-organized summit
News Story    Thursday, October 2, 2025
By Ian WesselhoffGeorgia College & State University has a long history as a leader in teacher education.Founded in 1889 as Georgia Normal & Industrial College – an institution specifically dedicated to educating teachers – Georgia College was also at the forefront of the middle school movement in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to the work of Dr. John H. Lounsbury.This summer, GCSU’s Middle Grades Education program became one of just two in the nation, and the country’s only undergraduate...
Join the staff in the College of Education
Announcement    Thursday, October 2, 2025
The College of Education is hiring for the Office Coordinator II position. The person in this position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of the College of Education while managing operations for the College of Education. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operational logistics of the College of Education and serves as the administrative contact and liaison for internal and external office constituencies. Learn more about our team and this position...
Join the Staff in the College of Education!
Announcement    Thursday, October 2, 2025
The College of Education is hiring for the Office Coordinator II position. The person in this position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of the College of Education while managing operations for the College of Education. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operational logistics of the College of Education and serves as the administrative contact and liaison for internal and external office constituencies. Learn more about our team and this position...
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Education majors practice special education skills and cultural literacy on Tanzania study abroad
News Story    Monday, September 15, 2025
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...
The 21st Annual Collegiate Middle Level Association Summit 
Event    Friday, September 26, 2025
This annual professional development conference brings together pre-service and in-service educators for a day of collaboration, learning and inspiration. Centered around this year's theme, "Find Your Marigolds: Cultivating Empowered Leaders and Fostering Community-Based Educators," the event emphasizes the power of support, leadership and strong educational communities. Attendees will hear from speakers with expertise in education and middle level adolescents, offering valuable insights...
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Triple Bobcat makes math matter as Jones County Teacher of the Year
News Story    Monday, July 14, 2025
By Margaret Schell
Charm Mapp (’03, ’06, ’10) always knew that she wanted to be an educator, and after two decades on the job, she has been named the Jones County, Georgia, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. “I fell in love working with middle school-aged kids,” said Mapp, who teaches eighth-grade math at Clifton Ridge Middle School, where she’s worked for the past 22 years. “I wanted to help them through their struggles.”Mapp earned her bachelor's, master's and education specialist degrees...
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Georgia College earns national honor for teacher-preparation programs
News Story    Friday, July 11, 2025
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...
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