College of Education

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...
The 21st CMLA Summit Flyer
Announcement    Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Join the Deal Center July 8 at 6 p.m. at our Dinner with the Deal Center Fundraising Gala. The gala takes place at the end of the first day of our annual Governor's Summit on Early Language and Literacy. The gala will feature a delicious dinner, an improv performance by Dad's Garage Theatre and a silent auction.We’ll keep the literacy momentum going as our team will provide insightful updates on the state of education in Georgia and celebrate the significant contributions made by Mrs...
Event    Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Join the Deal Center July 8 at 6 p.m. at our Dinner with the Deal Center Fundraising Gala. The gala takes place at the end of the first day of our annual Governor's Summit on Early Language and Literacy. The gala will feature a delicious dinner, an improv performance by Dad's Garage Theatre and a silent auction.We’ll keep the literacy momentum going as our team will provide insightful updates on the state of education in Georgia and celebrate the significant contributions made by Mrs...
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Announcement    Friday, May 9, 2025
Mark Higginbotham began his college career as an engineering major, but after over two years studying biochemistry, physics and engineering, he came to a realization: He felt most fulfilled when he was helping his classmates work through complex concepts to understand the course material. Maybe he was meant to be an educator.After earning his undergraduate degree, Higginbotham took a year off from classes to serve as a paraprofessional. It was during this time that he fell in love...
Event    Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Join the Deal Center for our next Virtual Learning Series session — "Language as the Missing Link" — where we will learn about the relationship between language and literacy development! Emily Rubin will lead our discussion, share how close the relationship between language development and literacy development is and provide freely accessible resources and tools to better help support that connection. Learn how to integrate and sustain a proactive approach to language learning and...
Announcement    Friday, March 28, 2025
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.