College of Education

COVID-19 abruptly ended many things in March—like in-person classes, walks on campus and hanging out with friends. Suddenly, faculty and students were scrambling to learn new online teaching tools and finish the semester apart. It quickly became apparent that end-of-year award ceremonies—a much-appreciated rite of passage—would need to adjust as well. These time-honored celebrations are a moment when everyone takes a breath, slowing down to acknowledge long years of study and achievement—before...

Jasia Clark From: Athens, Georgia Major: Special education. The passion I have for my future career is sometimes hard to put into words. Education wasn’t always my first choice. Originally, I wanted to grow up and pursue a profession in the medical field. It wasn’t until middle school that I truly started to realize the impact of a teacher and just how important they are. I’ve always stated that I want to be more than just a teacher. I want to be an educator. I want to provide students...

Christina Saraiva  What’s your major? I majored in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in math and English.     Where are you from?  I was born in New York, and moved to Georgia when I was a freshman in high school. I attended Lassiter High School in Marietta. Since I moved here from New York, I wasn’t familiar with college programs in Georgia. I didn’t have aunts, uncles, cousins, or anyone that had went to college here. Since my counselor knew I wanted to be a teacher, she...

William Cooper  What is your major?
 Middle Grades Education 

 What is your best memory during your time at GC?
 My favorite memory during my time at GC was when I attended a John H. Lounsbury Lecture series and heard Judge Verda Calvin speak on the importance of educators. Her lecture inspired me and is one of the reasons I applied for the Middle Grades Cohort. 

 Do you have a favorite spot on campus? 
The second floor of the library. 

 What was your favorite class?
 Dr. Sandra...

Teachers face a host of challenges to engage students in the classroom. With new technology at their fingertips, children crave innovative ways of learning.  Georgia College professor of Instructional Technology Dr. Chris Greer hopes to bring new opportunities for students to learn topics like science and history using virtual reality (VR).  His YouTube channel, Virtual Reality Georgia, brings sites across the state to life—one of the first to highlight locations in Georgia using VR...