Service and Community

This year, nine faculty members and a graduate student in the College were recognized for their accomplishments in both the classroom and in the local community.

Elementary education majors in the College first met clinical associate professor Morgan Faison through school district programs centered on teaching.

Students conduct research and improve language outcomes for children in UGA’s Child Communication Lab.

Middle-grade students received hands-on experience conducting science research at the College’s inaugural siSTEMas Camp—a $1.3 million joint research and outreach project.

The UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic in the Mary Frances Early College of Education gives a voice to patients with Parkinson’s disease.

This year, both the school psychology and counseling psychology programs reached a 100% match rate with doctoral students set to receive critical work experience in a range of areas and settings.

New career advancement tool developed by College faculty provides personalized job, training opportunities for clinical research professionals.

Sara Kajder, clinical associate professor and director of clinical practice, recently gave a presentation on the partnership between UGA and Clarke County School District.

A new book by associate dean Edward Delgado-Romero aims to inspire a new generation of mental health researchers and practitioners to engage with Latinx communities.

UGA aural rehabilitation group supports hearing loss community with tips and strategies.

The work of an innovative research lab at UGA is giving hope to families of children with cerebral palsy.

Horizons at UGA, a six-week summer learning program, welcomed 30 students from Barnett Shoals Elementary School to kick off the program’s first year in Athens.

This May, several fifth graders at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School will become the first students to graduate from the school’s dual language immersion program—a program they first enrolled in as kindergarten students.

Georgia Athletic Association Professor Bettina Love joins a select a group of leaders who are making the world a more inspired, inclusive and compassionate place.

Thanks to a new research-practice partnership grant from the Spencer Foundation, PCCSS and associate professor Theodore Kopcha will expand their ongoing partnership by weaving it together with Albany State University.

Professor Bernadette Heckman and the UGA School of Social Work will train students to deliver mental and integrated behavioral health services in high-need areas of the state.

A group of College of Education faculty members and Clarke County School District teachers and administrators are working to design, implement and evaluate the district’s induction program for new teachers.

OLLI@UGA recognized several members of the organization for their outstanding service and appointed new officers and members to the Board of Directors.

Faculty members Todd Dinkelman and Jamon Flowers were selected by UGA’s Office of Service-Learning to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Stories about the depth of a father-daughter relationship and recollections of a childhood spent in American internment camps during World War II topped the list of children’s favorites for the 2021 Georgia Children’s Book Awards.

Thanks to a recent “Big Read” grant award, Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor will launch a series of readings, lectures and events focused on the works of famed American cartoonist Roz Chast.

Marian Higgins, clinical assistant professor in the department of counseling and human development services, will continue to create equitable workspaces by transforming policies and practices to ensure inclusivity and equity.

Dorothy Y. White received the inaugural award for her advocacy and contributions to mathematics teacher education.

Anna Abraham, the E. Paul Torrance Professor of Creativity and Gifted Education, brings nearly two decades of creativity research to the Torrance Center as its new director.

A new study lead by Sami Yli-Piipari, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology, shows kids’ physical fitness is more important than BMI.

Faculty in the College helped agriculture educators connect to their subject areas and enhance students’ problem-solving skills during a two-day professional development training session.

To assess the long-term impact of COVID-19 on young students, researchers in the College are investigating the rate at which pre-K children return to pre-pandemic levels of school readiness.

Led by Julie Luft, Athletic Association Professor of Mathematics and Science Education, the GEMS project will recruit and prepare a diverse group of STEM educators to teach in high-need Georgia schools.

Incorporating high-intensity interval training into exercise programs for individuals with Down syndrome may help achieve critical health outcomes in a more time-efficient manner.

Bettina Love was recently appointed to serve on the Old Fourth Ward Economic Security Task Force in Atlanta. The Old Fourth Ward neighborhood is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and home to Ebenezer Baptist Church.

The clinic is supporting audiology patients through a new curbside service model, which reduces physical contact between patients and audiologists. Speech-language patients can engage with the clinic via telepractice.

The College’s Office of Information Technology is helping faculty and staff who are teleworking from home transition to online formats with emerging learning tools and pedagogy.

UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education alumni and staff are working together to produce face shields for local medical professionals.

Singh, professor and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, was recently named Tulane University’s first associate provost for diversity and faculty development, effective July 20.

The Georgia First Generation Foundation recently named their leadership award in honor of Bobby Gueh, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of counseling and human development services.

Three groups were chosen to receive funding for their research projects, which aim to benefit the Athens community.

The inaugural series aims to introduce students to diverse communities where Russian is spoken widely in business, government, education and other cultural contexts.

Two kinesiology professors are the first to publish research on the comparison of youth tackle and flag football head impact biomechanics.

Over the course of two days, graduate students in the PIPs program, as well as students from affiliated universities, worked together to support young children with high-intensity needs.

Edward Anthony Delgado-Romero, associate dean and professor of counseling psychology, created a free counseling clinic to fill a need in the Latinx community.

Tarkesh Singh is investigating whether non-contact boxing can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with the help of local businesses, clinics and the Athens community.

Awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, the grant will bring an interdisciplinary team of researchers together to grow the state’s opioid-related behavioral health workforce.

Colin Muething (BSEd ‘07, MEd ‘09), Cindy Quinlan (BBA ‘02, MEd ‘03, EdS ‘09) and JaNaè Taylor (MEd ‘03, PhD ‘07) exemplify leadership in their industries and communities and uphold the Pillars of the Arch.

Marques Dexter, a doctoral student in the College’s department of kinesiology, is this year’s graduate student recipient of the Lee Roy B. Giles Encouragement Award.

Jamie Rife (MED ‘08) connects unmet student needs with community members who want to help.

As a 2019-2020 Public Service and Outreach Faculty Fellow, assistant professor Darris Means will study the tools, skills and resources that rural high school students need to prepare for college.

Elementary book club finds inspiration from Georgia Children’s Book Award-nominated books.

It’s a complex issue, said Richard Welsh, who recently presented his research to the Clarke County Board of Education.

The University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning recently selected Collette Chapman-Hilliard and Jill Stefaniak to participate in the 2019-2020 Service-Learning Fellows program.

Perry West, a decorated war veteran of the U.S. Army, has traveled the world and influenced thousands of soldiers, but his latest achievement is graduating from the College of Education.

An innovative secondary social studies collaboration is having a positive effect on local teachers and UGA teacher candidates.

His research examines practices and policies that support teacher effectiveness in urban schools and has influenced designs and practices of teacher education courses and programs across the country.

The year’s conference location made it possible for both Clarke County School District and UGA College of Education representatives involved in the Professional Development School District partnership to attend and present.

This fall the contest expanded to include elementary students’ artwork that illustrated the concept of bullying prevention.

National expert drops by high school class to offer encouragement and examples.

Project uses images from the National Archives to drive project-based learning.

The University of Georgia’s Preparation of Interdisciplinary Providers project in the College of Education received a spotlight in the U.S. Department of Education’s Early Learning newsletter.

New activities in Parkview Homes’ community center offer experiences to residents, UGA students.

Daniel Balva received the Meddy Award for Excellence in Medical Missions from Jose’s Hands for his work with Emmaus Medical Mission in Guatemala after Volcán de Fuego erupted in June 2018.

Sheneka Williams’ passion for increasing access and narrowing the opportunity gap with Books for Keeps is helping thousands of at-risk youth combat the effects of summer learning loss.

An agreement signed earlier this month by the College’s Research and Innovation in Learning (RAIL) Lab will help bring South Korean university students to a top American university to learn lessons in robotics and virtual reality and deliver them to K-12 students in South Korea.

‘Disability Wellness’ offers hands-on training while helping people reach health goals.

Joy Bradford, an alumna of the College of Education and a licensed psychologist, was recently featured on Forbes.com to discuss her mental health podcast and passion for promoting mental wellness in black women.

The Zeist Foundation helps educators and clinicians gain a deeper understanding of reading development.

Kevin Burke and Sonia Janis will participate in a yearlong Service-Learning Fellows program to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Whether she’s working with pre-service teachers or one of her six doctoral students, Dean Denise Spangler strives to inspire genuine curiosity in the way her students approach their teaching.

A science education game developed by a College of Education faculty member wins the 2018 International Serious Play Award.

The experience also inspired 15 educators and community members to work to commemorate the victims of racial terror lynchings in Athens-Clarke County.

Tameka Rish and Michael Williams were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

The July poetry series features weekly readings from notable authors.

More than 80 Clarke County students spent a month steeped in literacy, along with lessons that wove in math, social studies and community involvement.

Food drive at Clarke Middle School focuses on protein-packed nonperishables.

Doctoral student’s path is ‘purely distillable to just loving language and seeing it in everything,’ she says.

With a background in counseling psychology, LaKeisha Gantt (MED ‘03, PHD ‘10) adds a new perspective to the Clarke County School Board.

Kakali Bhattacharya, an alumna of UGA’s College of Education, received the Scholar of Color Mid-Career Contribution Award from AERA for her contributions to education research and development.

Working with selection of ‘augmentative communication’ devices gives students real-world experience using this new technology before graduation.

Anneliese Singh was honored with UGA’s Lavender Graduation Founder’s Award for her contributions to the LGBTQ community and her leadership of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

New grant bolsters collaboration between Putnam County, College of Education and Willson Center to engage students in research, digital humanities.

Graduate student Jason Mizell made a connection with one of his students, and the effect changed an entire neighborhood.

Richard O. Welsh, assistant professor in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, became a district-wide professor-in-residence in January.

Anneliese Singh will receive the inaugural award, which is in her name, for her work with queer and trans populations.

After 11 years, Dr. Janna Dresden will step down as Director of the College of Education’s Office of School Engagement in July.

Meagan Bens, a master’s student in the College of Education, and Nick Slagel, a doctoral student in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, share their experiences interning with the Athens Farmers Market.

More than 70 teacher candidates in the early childhood and middle grades programs shared inquiry projects in a gallery walk format and talked with UGA faculty and mentor teachers and administrators.

Jessica DeCuir-Gunby (MA ‘00, PhD ‘03), a professor of educational psychology at North Carolina State University, received the 2018-2019 Outstanding Research Award from NC State’s Alumni Association.

Ruth Harman received the 2018 Engaged Scholar Award from the University of Georgia’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach for contributions to advancing public service, outreach and community engagement at the University.

More than 30,000 children across the state took part in this year’s vote.

Kiara Plummer is one of nine Clarke County high school students who are benefiting from programs that provide part-time jobs and internships.

Six graduates of the University of Georgia’s College of Education will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 13th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on April 6.

Thanks to a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, an interdisciplinary team of UGA researchers will introduce a new virtual reality system to help promote physical activity among children ages 6 to 10 year olds.

During a breakfast on Wednesday, David Stanley was named Mentor of the Year for Clarke Central High School.

A new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs will help graduate students gain collaborative clinical experience serving young children and earn an advanced degree.

The community-wide reading celebration, which kicks off in February to coincide with the Lunar New Year, focuses on “To Live,” a novel by Chinese author Yu Hua.

A new federally funded project supports the training of counselors and psychologists.

Bonnie Cramond was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Creativity Association for her extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to the betterment of society.

Three student-athletes were recently inducted into Georgia’s Student-Athlete Leadership Academy for their academic and athletic success, leadership, and campus and community service involvement.

Partnership between the College of Education and the country’s government makes way for new technology lessons in rural parts of the country.

Faculty and an alumnus of the College of Education were recently featured in a special issue of The Counseling Psychologist, a flagship journal among counseling psychology professionals.

Ryan Akers (PhD ‘07), an associate extension professor in the School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University, recently received the 2017 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Preparedness.

Students, including members of the College of Education’s BIEN research team, collect 25,000 pounds of hurricane supplies for Puerto Rico.

Barbara Galvond has seen her involvement with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, one of the state’s two councils, come full circle.

Richard Welsh was recently quoted by the AJC on Georgia’s new scoring system proposal.

Offered each summer, the workshop trains mentor teachers in co-teaching strategies to best support their teacher candidates.

UGA faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students and Clarke County School District teachers, traveled to Atlanta to the first PDS South East Regional Vision for Education conference.

The Professional Development School District partnership experienced significant leadership changes at both the university and district levels for the 2017-18 school year.

The director of the Safe and Welcoming Schools project in the College of Education became the Clarke County School District’s district-wide professor-in-residence for school climate in fall 2015.

MacMillan will serve a three-year term on the board of the the National Association for Professional Development Schools as one of the P-12 leadership representatives.

Everyone who participated came away with a new appreciation for the power of experiential learning and contributed to the positive energy that characterized the month-long summer camp.

Rob Branch and Mike Orey were awarded the 2017 Special Service Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology for their significant contributions to the association.

The College of Education’s Early Career Principal Readiness Program exists to help navigate the waters of leading a school.

As a bilingual Latino, a first-generation college student and a son of immigrants, Edward Delgado-Romero’s earlier life experiences led him down a road of discovery; service; and, eventually, a world of change.

Elizabeth Saylor was one of nine University of Georgia faculty members selected to participate in the Office of Service-Learning’s yearlong Fellows program.

Bettina Love, an associate professor in the department of educational theory and practice in the College of Education, was recently quoted on the use of hip-hop as a teaching tool by NBC News.

As an Army ROTC cadet and student ambassador for the College of Education, Cory Amick is learning firsthand the leadership skills that will take him into service for our country.

Heather Vaughn (EdS ‘17), an assistant director of advanced academics at the University of Texas at Austin High School, received the 2017 Master’s and Specialist Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.

This year, out of 24 Fellows selected across the University of Georgia, three were recognized in the College of Education, including Morgan Faison, Amanda Ferster and Liz Saylor.

Professor Kevin McCully’s device makes it easier to diagnose and treat problems such as fatigue, muscle weakness, peripheral vascular disease and heart failure.

Science education and early childhood majors help kids with a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience.

Amber Simmons (PhD ‘12), an English teacher at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, was one of only 15 winners nationwide to receive the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English High School Teacher of Excellence Award.

Marty Carr, a professor in the department of educational psychology, who dedicated her career to researching the development of mathematics literacy in young children, died on July 30, 2017. She was 59.

Associate professor Jennifer Lindstrom is featured in a segment examining assistive technologies for dyslexia.

COST program participant Sophie McKenzie gains eye-opening experience in Australia.

Gregory Spillers (PhD ‘17), director of the Pre-Health Advising Office at UGA, was recently honored with the Lightbulb Award for his innovative ideas and creative solutions to improve student services.

Leo Twiggs (EdD ‘70), an alumnus of the College of Education and a celebrated batik artist, has earned two of South Carolina’s highest honors.

Nine alumni of the College of Education were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. This is the highest number of alumni from the College named to the list since the program began in 2011.

If you visited the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia on a Tuesday afternoon this June, you might have heard someone rapping about women’s empowerment.

Darris Means, an assistant professor in the department of counseling and human development services, is one of 30 chosen as a 2017 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.

WIDA researcher visits College to see middle school program, share vision for organization.

Bud Cooper, clinical associate professor in the department of kinesiology, is one of several professionals behind The Heat Factor, a new website dedicated to sharing information about heat-related illness.

The Physical Activity and Learning Program, or PALS, is among the recipients of the 2017 Impact Awards given by the school district.

Jasmine Jenkins was recently honored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for her commitment to social justice, diversity and equality in the Athens-Clark County community.

Mayor Gian Carlo Muzzarelli met with 23 College of Education students and professor Beth Tolley while they are taking part in the annual study-abroad trip to Modena, Italy.

About 80 Clarke County children will spend a month immersed in history, reading and STEM projects—among others—as the second year of Camp DIVE launches June 5.

Tanzania students benefit from a partnership that connects researchers at the UGA College of Education, faculty and students at Handong University in South Korea and professionals with the socially conscious company E3Empower.

Russell Yeany, professor emeritus and former dean of the University of Georgia College of Education, died May 5 from kidney complications. He was 76.

Doctoral student Ashley Nylin enhances student teacher learning and community partnerships.

One important insight that emerged from the study, according to Hall, is that the UGA and CCSD partnership is composed of sub-partnerships.

Melissa Baker, the 2016-17 Office of School Engagement graduate assistant, will graduate from the UGA College of Education this May with a Ph.D. in middle grades education.

The 2017 National Association for Professional Development Schools conference took place March 9-11 in Washington, DC.

As principal of Judia Jackson Harris Elementary, I began the process of exploring the needs of our mentor teachers as part of my doctoral research.

John Mativo’s influence and enthusiasm for teaching extend across the STEM fields and into the community where students are benefiting from their work on real-world industry projects.

Exercise, athletic training and creative writing offered through the UGA College of Education

Eighteen teaching assistants in the College of Education were recognized for their significant contributions to the instructional mission of the university.

Ten COE graduates and friends were recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 12th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner.

David Stanley, a second-year doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology program, hopes his presence at Clarke Middle School will help inspire the next generation of leaders.

The partnership draws from research from the College of Education’s Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, which found a particular method of instruction called “instructional conversation” was extremely successful in helping English-language learners catch up with their peers.

Tim Meehan brings with him years of experience managing nonprofit organizations in the United Kingdom.

Jerilyn Williams was recently named a 2016 Javits-Frasier Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

English Education students pair with ninth-graders to explore storytelling.

Students experience real-world teaching through new dual-language immersion program

Triple Dawg researches new ways to diversify classroom experiences and support academic success in young students.

Alexandra Huguelet was recognized by the Georgia School Counselor’s Association for her leadership and work promoting equity and access to opportunities for all students.

Darius Phelps was honored by the Georgia Association on Young Children for his exemplary work with children and commitment to the field of education.

The National Latina/o Psychological Association recognized Edward Delgado-Romero with the “Padrina/o Award,” naming him one of the organization’s elders.

Bonnie Cramond was named to a group of six national advisors to stimulate further research on how the intersections of the arts and STEM can promote creative thinking in K-12 settings

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education at the University of Georgia, recently elected a new president and leadership council to help foster excellence in education.

Savannah’s Deep Center creates programs that teach literacy in innovative ways

Professors-in-residence, Experience UGA programs cited as Clarke high schools named ‘Schools of Opportunity’

Camp DIVE gives kids the chance to rethink how they see a classroom

Students from rural communities who want to attend college face challenges on their pathways to higher education, according to a new study from a College of Education researcher.

Sara Kajder will oversee the journal’s peer review process, write themed calls, determine content for each issue and direct the redesign of the journal’s cover and interior layout.

The senior exercise and sport science major created a community health fair and works in the Biomechanics Research Lab.

Faculty and friends in the College’s Department of Counseling and Human Development Services are supporting the 5K run/walk to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

Time is running out to submit your entry to the 2016 International Torrance Legacy Creativity Awards.

Abbe Van Gorder is making the most of her time at UGA by pursuing a double major, taking on a role as a student ambassador and earning scholarships.

Doctoral student Lenie George gets to offer professional development on how to integrate technology within the classroom in meaningful ways.

English education graduate students participate in College’s first Madonnari to illustrate different understandings of literacies and discourse.

Peter Smagorinsky explains why schools should embrace the White House’s inclusion efforts towards transgender students.

Cynthia Dillard received the Henry T. Trueba Award for her distinguished contributions leading to the transformation of the social contexts of education.

RAIL Robotics Competition sends 28 Barrow County students on a ‘mission’ to Mars.

Thanks to a recent “Big Read” grant award from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), the Athens community can enjoy a series of poetry events this June and another one in the fall.

Earlier this month, the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education’s Tutoring and Mentoring program culminated in a Parent Night celebration.

Anna Williams was recently recognized for her excellence in advising undergraduate students on class selection and course of study.

Named after the most prominent symbol of the university, members of the Arch Society provide service to the University of Georgia as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors.

First districtwide bullying prevention essay contest honors students, teachers and administrators.

Over 100 female students and professionals gathered earlier this month in downtown Detroit to engage in a day of sharing, educating and empowerment.

Rosemary Phelps received the 2016 Career Achievement Award from OSU for her outstanding contributions to the field of counseling psychology.

Tarek Grantham received the Student Government Association’s Outstanding Professor Recognition Award for his work on diversity and equity issues.

Phillip Tomporowski believes great things start to happen when university outreach extends academic resources to meet community needs.

Five faculty members in the College of Education were recognized for their accomplishments both in the classroom and in the local community.

In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, members of the Athens community are invited to learn more about autism’s complex nature.

Chelsea Walker, a graduate student clinician at UGA’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, was recently elected president of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.

Camp DIVE expands partnership between UGA, Clarke County Schools

Professor Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor has lined up a slate of readings, lectures, hands-on events and performances as a way to intertwine the work of Robinson Jeffers with the culture and landscape of the South.

The annual awards, which took place last weekend as part of the Conference on Children’s Literature, gave top honors to “Breaking News Bear Alert” by David Biedrzycki and “A Snicker of Magic” by Natalie Lloyd.

Fifty years after launching the Foxfire program, the rural ways of life are still teaching important lessons for students in Rabun County, even though the name is no longer used to describe the form of education that connects students to the community.

Andy Plemmons’ biggest goal as a school library media specialist is to empower student voices.

Original theater production blends the arts with STEM topics, makerspace.

Kazuya Takahashi, an alumnus of the University of Georgia’s College of Education, was selected as a top 10 finalist for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize for his innovative work in the classroom.

Nine COE graduates and friends were recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 11th annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards Dinner.

Jennifer Graff, associate professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education, will serve a three-year term on the committee that selects top nonfiction books for children.

COE alumna Cindy Quinlan was recently named the 2016 ACTE Teacher of the Year for her commitment and dedication to the improvement of technical education.

Two doctoral students from Plymouth University, United Kingdom are collaborating with gifted education professor Mark Runco on a new study that aims to develop objective methods of creativity measurement.

Brother and sister pair Michael Cook and Jennifer Cook Edwards credit their success to sibling rivalry and a passion for technical education.

Gretchen Thomas has been selected to receive the 2016 Service-Learning Teaching Excellence Award to sustain and enhance her service-learning work.

College of Education sophomore Mansur Buffins helps local students at Clarke Middle School feel more connected to campus.

Fields-Smith, Hines and Kopcha were selected by UGA’s Office of Service-Learning to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Pamela Paisley was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia School Counselor Association for her outstanding impact on the school counseling profession.

Glickman Challenge Grant for Project-Based Learning aims to link classroom lessons with a larger goal.

Stakeholders, partners gather for a kickoff reception at the UGA Special Collections Library

Savannah’s Deep Center was recently awarded the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award for its Young Author Project.

Three College of Education faculty members joined a team of 10 from across Georgia for a national White House-sponsored event focusing on school counseling.

The University of Georgia College of Education has pooled its expertise to form a new research center focused on autism and behavioral analysis.

Over 100 Latino and Karen-Burmese middle and high school students and parents celebrated the recent White House award received by LISELL-B.

Students delve into topics such as poverty, disasters and electricity using stop-motion films

Robotics partnerships foster creative problem solving among area students.

Doctoral student examines factors that create survivors, not victims.

Graduate student loved treating people who had a variety of speech and language disorders, but knew she could do even more by going back to school.

Community-driven research focuses on college access.

Chris Linder says she hopes to ‘complicate the conversation.’

Wellness program blends research, outreach to benefit all involved.

Working together, the College of Education and a local school district have created a model that trains future teachers, supports current ones, and benefits students; today, it’s a model used nationwide.

Research starting from the pioneering work of the College’s Dr. E. Paul Torrance continues to influence gifted and creative education today.

Adapted physical education class offers hands-on experience for future practitioners.

Foothills Education Charter High School helps nearly 1,000 get diploma

Parents, teachers and caregivers can hear about simple ways to enhance a child’s creativity at an upcoming celebration hosted by the University of Georgia College of Education.

Clarke County’s superintendent tackled school reform efforts in keynote at annual event.

Since its creation in 2009, We’re hEAR For You—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness for noise-induced hearing loss—has distributed over 300,000 pairs of earplugs to the general public.

Jolie Daigle was recently selected to serve on the Region 2 Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases Regional Planning Board by Mayor Nancy Denson and the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

By changing the way we think about our own gender, we can help change the lives of transgender people for the better.

Do you take metformin? The Department of Kinesiology is conducting a research study to learn more about metformin’s effects on the body.

Earlier this month, 30 middle school students from around Athens-Clarke County attended a hands-on camp focused on art, food justice and scientific inquiry.

Jackson County teachers get an up-close look at robotics—and how to use them in the classroom and in real life

Since Jessamy looks healthy despite her language problems, she often needs to explain her disorder in greater detail to other people, including friends and family members.

Deryl Bailey, a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, was given the “Liberty Bell” award last month by Athens-area lawyers and judges of the Western Circuit Bar Association.

A weeklong poetry series in June not only puts University of Georgia graduate students on stage, but also allows them to share it with several established, published poets.

More than 80 children from Athens’ J.J. Harris Elementary School field-tripped to UGA to get a taste of the college life, and to learn about Latin American countries and cultures.

More than 450 Clarke County high school students had the opportunity to take a look behind the curtain of university science in two recent STEM-focused trips to University of Georgia laboratories and research facilities.

What began as a vision for a Clarke Central High School social studies teacher became reality as hundreds of Athens-Clarke County 10th graders visited the University of Georgia to explore the arts.

In fall 2014, COE faculty member Theodore J (T.J.) Kopcha was awarded a Public Service and Outreach fellowship with the UGA Archway Partnership. Kopcha is using his fellowship to extend his work with technology-enhanced learning.

The University of Georgia Archway Partnership’s Saturday Academy demonstrate a statistical improvement in school readiness and oral vocabulary skills for all children participating in school readiness classes.

This is Experience UGA, a new program that brings students from the Clarke County School District to campus for activities that reinforce what they’re learning at school while exposing them to college life.

Zack Kroll found his calling in life through Teach for America and is getting even more hands-on experience as he pursues his master’s in the College of Education.

With a growing consensus that early learning opportunities and intervention are critical to success, community leaders set a goal that every student in the county will read on grade level by third grade.

The event was the second major field trip in a program called Experience UGA that aims to bring every Clarke County public school student to the UGA campus at least once a year for a field trip.

Archway Partnership launched its work with Dalton-Whitfield County this fall to support the community in its efforts to develop tri-directional partnerships among schools, families, and community organizations.