Student Ambassadors

Anna Grace is a third-year elementary education major from Decatur, Georgia. She loves how welcoming the Mary Frances Early College of Education is, from the students to the staff. Anna Grace knows firsthand that there are so many different ways to get involved and connected within the College. She loves serving as an ambassador and welcoming students into the College, and enjoys learning more about the College and its various majors, from education to allied professions.

From Valdosta, Georgia, Ella is a second-year mathematics education major minoring in both mathematics and Spanish. She encourages students to go out of their way to serve others, and embodies this mentality as an ambassador. Ella’s favorite part about the ambassadors program is being able to meet so many people committed to serving the College, as well as contributing to a culture of support that she’s experienced within the College of Education.

Maria is a third-year communication sciences and disorders major and American Sign Language minor from Suwanee, Georgia. She loves the numerous opportunities that the College provides for students, and all the fun events the program hosts throughout the year. Maria advises students to embrace every experience in college. They may be hard or challenging, but they will allow you to grow into an amazing student and person.

A fourth-year student from Augusta, Georgia, Leigh is majoring in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in religion. She loves that everyone in the Mary Frances Early College of Education has a shared passion for helping others. The College has so many opportunities to be involved in clubs and organizations that align with things you’ll love, and Leigh encourages everyone to seek out these opportunities without hesitation.

Nadiah is a fourth-year student from Augusta, Georgia, majoring in communication sciences and disorders. She loves that the ambassadors program allows her to connect with people outside of her major, as well as the fun and inclusive environment of the College. Her advice to students is to get involved on campus and take advantage of the opportunities the University offers.

From Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Kendall is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in American Sign Language. She loves the wide range of majors within the College, from teaching majors to allied professions, and how each one is rooted in helping others reach their full potential. Kendall’s favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to connect with all of the students, staff, and alumni within the College and form connections that will last a lifetime.

Kylie is a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major and Spanish minor from Cumming, Georgia. She says that being an ambassador allows her to make a difference around campus and spread her passion for the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the University of Georgia. Kylie advises students to stay positive and try new things!

Emmy is a fourth-year student from Lilburn, Georgia. She is majoring in special education with an American Sign Language minor, receiving a certificate in learning, design, and technology. Emmy loves the close-knit and welcoming community of the Mary Frances Early College of Education. Being an ambassador allows her to help incoming and current students make the most of their time in the College.

From Columbus, Georgia, Kate is a fourth-year student majoring in elementary education, minoring in Spanish and TESOL, and receiving an ESOL endorsement. Her favorite part of the ambassadors program is playing an instrumental role in the group that runs the College every day. This rewarding work is demonstrated through the College’s inviting atmosphere and its many accomplishments. Kate advises students to enjoy every moment within the College! Even if your major gives you some tough days, take the time to appreciate all the good that it has brought you.

Elisa is a fourth-year student from Dalton, Georgia, majoring in communication sciences and disorders and minoring in sport management. Her favorite part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is how eager students and staff are to know and connect with others. Elisa is looking forward to making an impact on younger students within the College.

From Tampa, Florida, Anna is a second-year elementary education major. She loves being able to build and maintain meaningful relationships with faculty and staff. Anna invites students to explore involvement opportunities the University has to offer and jump into what interests them. Don’t be afraid to embrace the discomfort, because there is so much joy that follows!

Ashely is a third-year from Sandy Springs, Georgia, double majoring in political science and social studies education. She loves the kind, supportive community of the College of Education that encourages students to succeed in everything they do. Ashley loves meeting new people with similar passions, and is looking forward to hosting fun, resourceful events as an ambassador.

A third-year elementary education major, Emily is from Woodstock, Georgia. Her home away from home, the Mary Frances Early College of Education has connected Emily with people who constantly inspire and challenge her to reach her fullest potential. Emily loves being a friendly face of the ambassadors program, as well as showing everyone what the College of Education is truly about!

From Hawkinsville, Georgia, Kaylyn is a fourth-year elementary education major with a minor in human development and family science. As an ambassador, she loves the amazing events that the College hosts, and appreciates the time and dedication of both students and staff to create fun and memorable events. Her advice to students is to invest in relationships created with faculty. Kaylyn says that you can learn from professors inside and out of the classroom, and that many are committed to serving as a resource as you navigate life.

Laura is a fourth-year middle grades education major from Hollywood, Maryland. She loves how diverse the Mary Frances Early College of Education is in terms of careers, clubs, majors, and more. To her, being a part of the College of Education means being intentional with your future endeavors and having a passion for everything you do. Laura’s advice to students is to give yourself grace! You were chosen to attend the University of Georgia for a reason, and you shouldn’t let it go to waste.

A third year elementary education major, Catherine is from Cartersville, Georgia. She says that her favorite part of the College is being able to walk into any classroom and feel joy and community. Her advice to students is to go for it! You never know how something will turn out until you try!

Ellie is a fourth-year student from Athens, Georgia, double majoring in communication sciences and disorders and Spanish with a certificate in personal and organizational leadership. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is forming meaningful connections with prospective students, current students, and staff. Her advice to students is to try new things! Opportunities are out there, and you never know the blessings they can bring.

A third-year student from Green Brook, New Jersey, Ava is an elementary education major. Her favorite part of being a student in the Mary Frances Early College of Education is that the small community becomes your biggest fan. Ava loves being an ambassador because she can share her love for the College and the University of Georgia while also getting to know other students and being a role model for the College of Education.

Jenna is a third-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders with an American Sign Language minor from Ringgold, Georgia. She loves being an ambassador because she is able to collaborate with like-minded individuals who want the best for the College. Jenna advises students to not let anyone underestimate your ability. She says to follow your dreams and passions, and you will find supporters, mentors, and best friends along the way.

A fourth-year student from Buford, Georgia, Olanté is an elementary education major with an ESOL endorsement. He loves the inclusivity and community that the Mary Frances Early College of Education provides. Olanté says that he loves being an ambassador because he gets to represent the College and embody its mission.

Ashley, a fourth-year communication sciences and disorders major with a minor in American Sign Language, is from Alpharetta, Georgia. She loves the strong community between professors and students that are born within the College. Ashley’s advice to students is to expand your interests, and don’t be afraid to join clubs or show up to meetings that you are curious about.

Gabby is a fourth-year special education major with a minor in human development and family science from Macon, Georgia. She loves the welcoming environment of the Mary Frances Early College of Education and reflects on the joy she felt when entering the College for the first time. Gabby’s favorite part of being an ambassador is getting to meet new people and talk to them about how great the College is.

A fourth-year exercise and sport science major and Spanish minor, Amanda is from Atlanta, Georgia. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education creates a small, intimate community at the University. Her advice to students is to step out of their comfort zones and try new things!

From Buford, Georgia, Lizbeth is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders and minoring in American Sign Language and general business. Her favorite part about being a student in the College of Education is the genuine encouragement that sends students into the world with wide-spread wings in pursuit of life’s varying adventures. Lizbeth loves being an ambassador because of the opportunities she has to embrace others as markers of life’s many experiences.

Saira is a fourth-year student from Johns Creek, Georgia, majoring in special education with an emphasis in adapted curriculum and receiving a special education preschool endorsement. She loves being an ambassador because it has connected her to amazing students and allowed her to serve as a representative for the College. Saira wants students to know that academics do not define or dictate success in their careers: give yourself grace and put your best foot forward!

A third-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in educational psychology, Kayleigh is from Dallas, Georgia. She loves the faculty and students with the College of Education. The welcoming community has always been there to lend a helping hand. Each time she walks into the building, she knows that she will interact with someone who genuinely cares about her and her success. Kayleigh advises students to take advantage of new opportunities and take breaks when needed.

Kaitlyn is a fourth-year English and elementary education double major from Trenton, Georgia. Her favorite part of the ambassadors program is welcoming students into the College and the skills she’s learned that she can apply to other aspects of her life. Kaitlyn’s advice to students is to not be afraid to do things outside of their comfort zone! Life is too short to live it scared.

From Dalton, Georgia, Emily is a fourth-year student majoring in exercise and sport science. She loves the community she’s built within the Mary Frances Early College of Education and being able to meet students and faculty from different majors. Emily’s advice to students is to get as involved as possible! The more events you attend, the better relationships you can form with peers and faculty.

Katie is a fourth-year student majoring in elementary education from Duluth, Georgia. She loves that the College of Education makes the University of Georgia seem a lot smaller. Being an ambassador has created so many special, lifelong friendships and memories for Katie. Her advice to students is to remember that things have gone well in the past, and they will again. Keep your head up!

From Clyo, Georgia, Jessica is a third-year student majoring in English education with an English minor. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education welcomes everyone, and creates room for both education majors and students in allied professions. Jessica advises students to take the time to find what makes them happy! Her journey to the field of education was a long one, but it is a decision that is leading her on a path to happiness and success.

A fourth-year from Woodstock, Georgia, Marissa is an elementary education major with an ESOL endorsement. Her favorite part of being a student in the College of Education is the cohorts within her courses. Having classes with the same people has enhanced her College experience. Marissa tells students to find a hobby! College can be overwhelming and scary, so find an outlet that is fun, creative, or relaxing.

Allie is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders from Silver Spring, Maryland. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education demonstrates inclusivity in everything it does. Allie advises students to join clubs and do things that they enjoy. Putting yourself out there and becoming a part of something will make your time at the University of Georgia worth it.

A fourth-year student from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Olivia is an exercise and sport science major receiving a certificate in disability studies. She loves that each faculty and staff member in the Mary Frances Early College of Education truly supports and cares about their students. Olivia’s advice to students is to be present in the moment! As Theodore Roosevelt said, “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”

Kaia is a fourth-year student majoring in exercise and sport science. Her position as an ambassador has enabled her to meet so many students from the College of Education that have a variety of majors. The student ambassador program has been so rewarding for Kaia, and she is grateful to the program for providing friends and memories that she’ll carry with her after college.

From Rome, Georgia, Kaitlyn is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in American Sign Language. Her favorite part of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is the welcoming environment and commitment faculty have in seeing that all students succeed. Her strong care for the College is demonstrated through her work as an ambassador, and enjoys the endless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of College of Education students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Rachel is a fourth-year student from Cumming, Georgia, majoring in exercise and sport science with a minor in personal health and well-being. She loves getting to interact with others in the College who don’t share her major, as well as being able to provide input on decisions that affect all students in the Mary Frances Early College of Education. Rachel’s advice to students is to pursue things you’re passionate about, even if they’re small. Life is so much more fun when you’re doing things you love!

From Athens, Georgia, Ikeoluwa is a second-year student majoring in elementary education with a minor in social work. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education provides so many hands-on opportunities for learning. A first-year ambassador, Ikeoluwa is excited to build relationships with students in different majors throughout the College.

Lauren is a fourth-year student majoring in middle grades education from Dallas, Georgia. As a student in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, she loves being surrounded by students and faculty who are passionate about what they do. Lauren’s excitement about being an ambassador surrounds sharing her passion for education and being a part of a community that creates a welcoming environment to everyone who walks through the doors.

A fourth-year student from Oradell, New Jersey, Kira is double majoring in marketing and sport management. She loves being a resource for students in the Mary Frances Early College of Education through her position as an ambassador. Kira’s advice to students is to pick something you’re passionate about and stick with it! You can accomplish so much when your time is invested in something you love.

Michelle, from Jasper, Georgia, is a fourth-year student majoring in mathematics education with a minor in mathematics. She loves how close-knit the community of the Mary Frances Early College of Education is, especially within her major. Michelle’s advice to students is to get involved and keep trying new things!

From Duluth, Georgia, Janàe is a third-year student majoring in science education with an emphasis in biology and minoring in educational psychology. Her favorite part of the student ambassador program is being able to serve the Mary Frances Early College of Education and work alongside individuals that have the same interest in serving the University. Janàe advises students to focus on the present and to not get too caught up in the future.

Katelyn is a third-year student from Annapolis, Maryland, majoring in elementary education and minoring in both Spanish and TESOL. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because of how welcoming it is to all students. At a big university, it can be hard to find your community, but the College of Education has connected Katelyn with some of the most influential people in her life. Katelyn wants students to know that it is okay to ask for help. We are all learning and growing from each other and that’s the fun of it all!

From Alpharetta, Georgia, Kate is a fourth-year student with a exercise and sport science major and minoring in both Spanish and human development and family science. As an ambassador, she loves meeting students from different majors and learning about their personal career goals. Kate enjoys being a representation of the College and hosting many events throughout the year that benefit students.

Ethan, from Powder Springs, Georgia, is a fourth-year student majoring in social studies education with a minor in history and receiving an ESOL endorsement. He loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is a family of scholars who want to make the world a better place. Ethan advises students to not take things too seriously and to have fun!

From Bethesda, Maryland, Katie is a third-year student majoring in elementary education. She loves the cohort system within her major and being able to bond with so many students and faculty members within the Mary Frances Early College of Education. Katie advises students to be open and willing to meet new people, and to not be scared to get to know your professors.

Chandler is a fourth-year student majoring in exercise and sport science from Columbus, Georgia. He loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education excels in shining a light on students of different cultural backgrounds, academic interests, and career aspirations. Chandler’s position as an ambassador allows him to have a greater understanding and appreciation for education as a whole. Chandler advises students to not allow external sources dictate what you are passionate about. Stay true to yourself and keep chasing your dream until it is your reality.

From Acworth, Georgia, Kendall is a third-year student majoring in TESOL and world language education with a Spanish minor. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because everyone has a passion for serving others. She’s noticed how uplifted she’s felt being around others who care so much about their community and who want to impact it in a meaningful way. Kendall advises students to try something new even if no one else is doing it!

Courtney is a fourth-year student from Blue Ridge, Georgia, majoring in elementary education and receiving an ESOL endorsement. She loves the sense of community the Mary Frances Early College of Education produces and how supportive everyone is. Courtney’s favorite part of being an ambassador is having the opportunity to give back to her community. Communicating with students and aiding them on their journey allows her to spread information about the College and the opportunities within the College of Education.

Camila is a second-year student from Lawrenceville, Georgia, majoring in social studies education and minoring in history. She says that the Mary Frances Early College of Education is the most influential college on campus, and that it has prepared her to directly shape the next generation of leaders. Camila wants students to know that the sky is the limit!

From Spotswood, New Jersey, Sofia is a fourth-year student majoring in exercise and sport science with minors in human development and family science and personal health and well-being. She loves the variety of majors that the Mary Frances Early College of Education offers and how she is always meeting people from different majors. Sofia’s advice to students is to get involved! It’s a great way to find people of similar interests, get leadership opportunities, and share experiences with others to better the school.

Cynthia is a third-year exercise and sport science major from Acworth, Georgia. As an ambassador, she loves the opportunity she’s given to bridge the gap between students and faculty members, as well as building close-knit relationships within the College. She advises students to take risks, as you never know if it will pay off.

From Marietta, Georgia, Rachel is a third-year English education major with a minor in English. She loves that the Mary Frances Early College of Education ambassadors program allows her to offer support and guidance to others and share all the resources the College has to offer. Rachel’s advice to students is that it’s okay to fail at something as long as you try, and that consistency is more important than perfection.

Mackenzie is a fourth-year elementary education major with a minor in English from Dallas, Georgia. She loves the Mary Frances Early College of Education because of the supportive and inclusive community that empowers students to become impactful educators and leaders. As a student ambassador, Mackenzie is proud to represent an institution that prioritizes innovative teaching practices and real-world experiences.