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...
The latest report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) ranks Georgia College & State University’s Early Childhood Education program among the top 48 schools in the nation—and the only program in Georgia to go above and beyond standards set by literacy experts. Georgia College earned an exemplary score for prepping teachers with the most-effective, scientifically based instructions for reading. NCTQ’s 2023 ratings were published in “Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening...
Dr. Chris Greer, professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia College & State University has been nominated for a 2023 Emmy Award for “View Finders,” which he co-hosts. The outdoor-adventure show airs on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Greer considers the nomination an honor. “The television show has been a tremendous amount of work, and I have put long hours into producing it, so it feels encouraging to be recognized for the program,” he said. “The nomination will help get the...
Story developed by University Communications. His father gave him his first camera at age 12. Now Dr. Chris Greer, professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia College & State University, uses that passion to educate people worldwide about photography and travel. His first TV outdoor-adventure show, “View Finders,” aired last spring on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). It was so popular, he was invited back for a second season. “I love to educate the general public about history,...
