Student Ambassadors

From Decatur, Georgia, Anna Grace is a fourth-year elementary education major. She loves the welcoming community she has found within the College and the diverse majors and opportunities such as study abroad, which she experienced in Italy. As an ambassador, she loves meeting current and prospective students in the College and the ability to brighten people’s day through events and tabling.

Uthra, from Karur, India, is a fourth-year exercise and sport science major and computer science minor. She loves how diverse the majors and students are in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she enjoys fostering a positive community for students.

A third-year mathematics education major and mathematics minor, Ella is from Valdosta, Georgia. She loves how passionate the students and staff of the Mary Frances Early College of Education are about helping others. When she first came to UGA, she was welcomed by friendly faces and is excited to be a friendly face for others as an ambassador.

A third-year elementary education major from Madison, Georgia, Drew loves the opportunities and support that the Mary Frances Early College of Education provides for students. As an ambassador, she loves the connections she gets to make with students, staff, and alumni within the College.

Maria is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major from Cumming, Georgia. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is a community working to grow professionally and socially that makes UGA feel smaller. As an ambassador, she is grateful to be able to connect with staff that she would not get to meet otherwise.

A third-year elementary education major and educational psychology minor from Lilburn, Georgia, Brooke loves the passion for helping others that is shared throughout the Mary Frances Early College of Education. She loves that being an ambassador gives her the ability to mentor other students and work with leaders in the College to improve the College of Education for its students.

From Sandy Springs, Georgia, Katie Brandt is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and human development and family science minor. She loves the welcoming atmosphere in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she loves that she can use her passion for the College to make a difference in the lives of students.

Sophia is a second-year exercise and sport science and Spanish major and Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor from Dallas, Texas. She loves the community anyone can find at the Mary Frances Early College of Education. She’s grateful that the ambassador program has given her an opportunity to get more involved in the College and to support other students.

Molly is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and educational psychology minor from Warner Robins, Georgia. She loves how supportive the professors and advisors are within the Mary Frances Early College of Education. Being an ambassador has given her the ability to give back to students and give them the best experience in the College.

A third-year elementary education major from Tampa, Florida, Anna loves the family and support she has gained since becoming an ambassador, as well as the values she has developed for her future classroom through the Mary Frances Early College of Education.

Ashley is a fourth-year social studies education major and political science minor from Roswell, Georgia. She loves that the students and staff in the Mary Frances Early College of Education are committed to making the world a better place. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is the ability to connect with faculty and alumni and to be a representative of the College.

From Woodstock, Georgia, Emily is a fourth-year elementary education major. Her favorite part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is the students, staff, and faculty. She loves that as an ambassador she gets to show others the College.

From Cartersville, Georgia, Catherine is a fourth-year elementary education major pursuing the gifted endorsement. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education feels like a family no matter your major. She loves that being an ambassador has pushed her to work harder and has helped her grow through the resources the program offers.

Julia is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major from Houston, Texas. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is full of people passionate and committed to helping others. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is the ability to connect with all the students, staff, and alumni in the College.

From Ringgold, Georgia, Jenna is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major pursuing a disability studies certificate. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education provides a safe environment for students to be themselves. As an ambassador, she enjoys being able to share with others about the College and programs they may not know about.

A third-year special education major and American Sign Language minor, Zurnia is from Aviano, Italy. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education feels like a community and values inclusion, advocacy, and heart. As an ambassador, she loves being able to uplift the College and help others feel seen and supported.

Eden is a second-year communication sciences and disorders major and business minor from Marietta, Georgia. She loves that the students and staff of the Mary Frances Early College of Education are kind and welcoming to everyone. She loves that as an ambassador, she gets to take part in the events; rather than just attending, she gets to work behind the scenes to plan and execute events.

From Dallas, Georgia, Kayleigh is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major and educational psychology minor. Her favorite part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is that it has provided her with a family that supports her and wants her to succeed. As an ambassador, she loves getting to connect with students and faculty through the program as well as talking to others about the College.

From Trenton, Georgia, Kaitlyn is a fourth-year elementary education and English major. She loves the cohort style of the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she loves getting to work with people as excited about the College of Education.

Amber is a second-year communication sciences and disorders major and Spanish minor from Stockbridge, Georgia. She loves the tight-knit community within the Mary Frances Early College of Education and is excited to build connections with ambassadors and students within the College.

From Cumming, Georgia, Karen is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor pursuing a certificate in learning, design, and technology. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is a warm, welcoming community. She loves that as an ambassador, she has opportunities to give back to the College and help students.

Shanna is a fourth-year middle grades education major from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She loves that the professors in the Mary Frances Early College of Education are knowledgeable and want their students to succeed. As an ambassador, she enjoys the opportunity to share her love for the college with others.

From Johns Creek, Georgia, Grace is a third-year exercise and sport science major minoring in chemistry and dance. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because it has a warm, inclusive environment and is committed to supporting its students. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity to meet prospective students and contribute to the growth of the College.

A fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor from Margate, New Jersey, Julia loves that the faculty are happy to share their knowledge and work to help students succeed. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity to meet new people and make connections with students, faculty, and alumni.

Jessica is a fourth-year English education major and English minor from Clyo, Georgia. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is full of faculty and staff who show they want their students to succeed. As an ambassador, she is grateful for the networking opportunities the program provides.

From Brewster, New York, Victoria is a third-year elementary education major and minoring in TESOL and educational psychology. She loves that the professors and staff in the Mary Frances Early College of Education want students to learn and succeed after graduation. As an ambassador, she enjoys being able to meet new people.

From Evans, Georgia, Bethany is a second-year social studies education major minoring in history and educational psychology. She loves that the professors, staff, and students are supportive. She loves working behind the scenes and being able to encourage members of the College as an ambassador.

From Atlanta, Georgia, Maggie is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major and business minor pursuing an Arch Ready certificate. She believes that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is the “happiest place on Earth” because the spirit and passion of all the students radiate throughout the College. As an ambassador she loves the connections formed between alumni, peers, and faculty.

A fourth-year elementary education major from Americus, Georgia, Travis loves the strong sense of community within the Mary Frances Early College of Education and how supportive the faculty and staff are. He loves being an ambassador because it gives him the opportunity to share his passion for education and show others what makes the College special.

From Dallas, Georgia, Briana is a second-year exercise and sport science major and American Sign Language minor. She loves the positive and inclusive culture throughout the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she loves learning about the history of the College of Education and feels blessed to be part of the face of the College.

Sami, from Woodstock, Georgia, is a third-year elementary education major. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is made up of a variety of majors who all have a passion for helping others. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity to give back to the College and meet people she would not have met otherwise.

From Athens, Georgia, Ikeoluwa is a third-year elementary education major. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education fosters a close-knit community that supports future educators and the allied majors. As an ambassador, she loves being able to connect with prospective students.

From Atlanta, Georgia, Riley is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major pursuing a certificate in disability studies. Her favorite part of being in the Mary Frances Early College of Education is the meaningful connections made with prospective and current students and staff. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity to give back to a college that has poured into her.

A second-year communication sciences and disorders major from Athens, Georgia, Grace loves the kind and supportive community that the Mary Frances Early College of Education fosters. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity to connect with others and welcome prospective students.

A fourth-year science education major and educational psychology minor from Duluth, Georgia, Janae loves the intentionality of the students and staff within the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she loves meeting people that she wouldn’t get to meet otherwise.

From Gainesville, Georgia, Abigail is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major pursuing a certificate in learning, design, and technology. She loves how supportive the Mary Frances Early College of Education is and can’t wait to tell others how great the College is as an ambassador.

A fourth-year elementary education major and Spanish and TESOL double minor, Katelyn is from Annapolis, Maryland. She loves that being an ambassador gives her the ability to represent the Mary Frances Early College of Education. She loves getting to interact with incoming students and help them find their place within the College.

A third-year exercise and sport science major and Spanish minor from Kennesaw, Georgia, Sam loves the closeness within the Mary Frances Early College of Education despite the wide range of majors. As an ambassador, he is grateful for the opportunity to create lasting relationships with peers and faculty.

Hannah is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor from Snellville, Georgia. Her favorite parts of the Mary Frances Early College of Education are the cohort model and the passion students have about the College and their careers. She loves that as an ambassador, she gets to interact with other students and learn more about the inner workings of the College.

A second-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor from Alpharetta, Georgia, Kendyll loves the supportive and hardworking culture in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she is grateful for the opportunity to make the College of Education experience special for every student.

Lillian, from Sugar Hill, Georgia, is a fourth-year middle grades education major. She loves the friendship between the majors and the meaning behind being part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she enjoys being able to make a difference while representing the College.

Kendall is a first-year graduate student majoring in TESOL and world language education from Atlanta, Georgia. She loves the passion that students have in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, she loves telling people about all the programs and paths that can be taken through the College.

A fourth-year elementary education major and ESOL endorsement Double Dawg, Courtney is from Blue Ridge, Georgia. She loves how friendly the staff is and how they make personal connections with students. She loves that being an ambassador provides her the opportunity to meet others across the diverse majors in the College.

From Dacula, Georgia, Dekota is a third-year exercise and sport science major. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because it prioritizes hands-on learning and prepares students for their careers after college. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to support students as they navigate the challenges of college, and she takes pride in representing the College.

Ryan is a third-year, pre-med exercise and sport science major and Spanish minor from Woodstock, Georgia. He loves the wide variety of people within the Mary Frances Early College of Education. As an ambassador, he loves that the events the ambassadors do are important to students and create connections between students, staff, and the College itself.

Delina is a fourth-year exercise and sport science major and sport management minor from Loganville, Georgia. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is a place where she can meet new people with different backgrounds. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to give her energy to an environment that gave her so much.

Camila is a third-year social studies education major and history minor from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She loves the influence that the Mary Frances Early College of Education has on campus and for future students. She loves that as an ambassador she gets to give back to the College and make connections with faculty and students.

Cynthia is a fourth-year exercise and sport science major from Acworth, Georgia. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because of the way all of the very different majors come together like puzzle pieces to create a cohesive image. She loves that being an ambassador has helped her create relationships with others within the program as well as faculty.

Rachel, from Marietta, Georgia, is a third-year English education and English double major and political science minor. Her favorite part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is how students uplift each other and create a welcoming and caring environment. She loves that being an ambassador has allowed her to be a welcoming face and support students in the College.

Abigail is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor from Atlanta, Georgia. She loves that the students and staff make the Mary Frances Early College of Education a welcoming and safe environment.