In the educational psychology master's program, Virginia O’Reilly (M.S. ’23) further developed her interest in conducting research in the field and how her work could make a difference for teachers and students.
Michelle Tobar's (B.S. ’19, M.S. ’23) experiences in the educational psychology master’s program prepared her for her work as a clinical research coordinator at Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health treatment organization in Atlanta.
Felicia Mayfield's (B.S. '75, M.Ed. '80, Ed.S. '87) legacy as an educator continues through the college's Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship, which she established with her husband to support CEHD students.
During the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the College of Education & Human Development's sport administration program will be cheering on several alumni working behind the scenes.
Mary Martinez (B.S.Ed. ’24) initially put her educational goals on hold while she raised three children, but she recently completed her bachelor's degree in middle level education and plans to become a teacher and literacy specialist.
Bryelle Partridge (B.S.Ed. ’23) knew family members and fellow classmates who struggled in school because of their learning disabilities. Seeing how her teachers responded to those students inspired her to become an educator.
Second grade teacher Daisha Denson (B.S.Ed. ’22) remembers one high school teacher giving her the support and encouragement she needed to succeed – and to consider becoming a teacher herself.
Caroline Simpkins (M.S. ’19, Ph.D. ’24) applied the lessons she learned from her 15 years as a ballet dancer and teacher to her doctoral program at Georgia State University.
Amber White (M.A.T. '24) graduates this spring with a master's degree in deaf education and plans to support students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the Cobb County School District.
Cecilia Butler (M.A.T. ’23) was one of nine paraprofessionals who earned her Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education this year through Project GREAT.
