College of Education

Graduates are the first GCSU Doctors of Education
Announcement    Saturday, December 16, 2023
In 2023, April Dockery and Daymond Ray became the first graduates of Georgia College & State University’s doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I). Dockery and Ray were each awarded an Ed.D. – a Doctor of Education degree – during the December Commencement ceremony held in the Centennial Center.  Dockery and Ray are the first two out of five original cohort members to complete the Ed.D. in C&I program. Ray said the group called themselves the “Fab 5” and faced many challenges...
Be Resilient: Stories, Strategies and Tools to Rise Above Your Circumstances
Event    Thursday, March 7, 2024
Dr. LeAnne Salazar-Montoya has had a varied path through education. As a public servant and an educator in New Mexico and later in Nevada, she brings a message of equity and success for the marginalized. Her research spans the areas of liberal arts, women in education and leadership, Latino culture and the changing roles of Latinos in society, the importance of diversifying leadership in K-12 schools, the power of mentorships and lessons on belonging and overcoming barriers. She also...
Seeking study participants from the GCSU community
Announcement    Monday, February 5, 2024
A $20 Amazon gift card will be offered for participants from the Georgia College & State University community, including faculty staff and students, in a study on individual differences and learning from digital multimedia resources. This two-part study includes an online portion (~20 minutes) and an in-person portion (~10 minutes). To participate, please follow the QR code on the attached flyer or the link below: https://gcsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bVPk1n0QVlxHeu Thank you...
GCSU Combats the Regional K-12 Teacher Shortage Through "Grow Your Own" Partnership with Baldwin Schools
Announcement    Thursday, February 1, 2024
Georgia College is excited to establish yet another vital regional partnership with the Baldwin County School District. In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing teacher shortage in rural Georgia, Baldwin County Schools launched the "Grow Your Own" Teacher Program. The initiative was developed in collaboration with GCSU and other post-secondary institutions in middle Georgia. “Grow Your Own” aims to create a sustainable model to build a robust teacher pipeline to alleviate...
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Dyslexia endorsement program equips teachers with tools for reading success
News Story    Wednesday, January 31, 2024
In preschool, a set of twins demonstrated their knowledge and reasoning skills differently than other children. The sisters had trouble remembering the shapes and sounds of letters. Their special education teacher, Berinda Turk—a four-time graduate of Georgia College & State University—wasn’t sure, but she thought the twins might be dyslexic. She couldn’t get them out of her mind and heart.   “I wanted to learn more about dyslexia so this year, if I was presented with the same type...
Study participants wanted and study error correction
Announcement    Thursday, January 18, 2024
A $20 Amazon gift card is being offered to student participants in an online (~20 minutes) and in-person (~10 minutes) study on individual differences and learning with multimedia. Please follow the QR code in the attached flyer to participate or follow this link: Multimedia Learning Study. Please note: There was an error in the online survey that has since been corrected. If you completed the online survey, but were unable to schedule your in-person participation and collection of...
Research Study Participants Needed
Announcement    Tuesday, January 9, 2024
A $20 Amazon gift card will be offered to student participants in an online (approximately 20 minutes) and in-person (approximately 10 minutes) research study on learning with different types of digital media. See the attached flyer for the QR code to begin participation. Please email Dr. Natalie Toomey (natalie.toomey@gcsu.edu) with any questions.
Department of Teacher Education Chair search: Meet the candidates
Announcement    Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The John H. Lounsbury College of Education is excited to announce the upcoming visitation dates for the candidates interviewing for the Department of Teacher Education Chair position. Your participation and input are crucial in helping us make an informed decision. Please mark your calendars for the following dates: Nov. 28, 2023: Dr. Suzanne Horn, professor of Education, Coastal Carolina University Nov. 30, 2023: Dr. Nilufer Guler, founding director of Ed.D Program/Associate Professor,...
Department of Teacher Education Chair search: Meet the candidates
Event    Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The John H. Lounsbury College of Education is excited to announce the upcoming visitation dates for the candidates interviewing for the Department of Teacher Education Chair position. Your participation and input are crucial in helping us make an informed decision. Please mark your calendars for the following dates: Nov. 28, 2023: Dr. Suzanne Horn, professor of Education, Coastal Carolina University Nov. 30, 2023: Dr. Nilufer Guler, founding director of Ed.D Program/Associate Professor,...
Student participants wanted for research study
Announcement    Monday, November 6, 2023
Receive a $20 Amazon gift card for participation in a research study about individual characteristics and multimedia learning. Follow the QR code on the attached flyer to complete the online portion of the study and schedule a time to complete the very brief in person part of the study and collect your gift card. Please contact Dr. Natalie Toomey (natalie.toomey@gcsu.edu) with any questions.
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