UNG junior and early childhood and special education major Carley Aurelia Flores, was recently named recipient of a Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Undergraduate Scholarship.
The $1,000 scholarship goes to an outstanding PAGE member in a teacher education program who will soon be entering Georgia's classrooms. Recipients agree to teach in Georgia for three years.
"Nurturing new and experienced educators so that Georgia students benefit from their enhanced learning is a primary focus of PAGE," said Dr. Allene Magill, executive director of PAGE. "It's an honor that the PAGE Foundation is able to provide scholarships to assist aspiring educators."
UNG faculty members Dr. Annmarie Jackson and Dr. Sarah Williams are leading a professional development learning community to meet the needs of refugee and migrant students.
High school students explore teaching field
Hundreds of high school students participated in the seventh annual Future Georgia Educators Day on Oct. 31, learning about the teaching profession from UNG students and College of Education faculty.
Teacher residency program expands reach
UNG's teacher residency program has expanded to include three new school districts for the 2023-24 academic year, with 45 students gaining an early start to their careers as educators.
Tomato Sandwich Supper celebrates scholarships
UNG honored 32 students with scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the sixth annual Tomato Sandwich Supper at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.
