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Gain knowledge and skills to lead the next generation 

Students in the Elementary Education program are prepared to address the human relations and diversity within the public schools.

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$54k
Average Salary Reported by GCSU Alumni 5 Years After Graduation
Nearly 50%

of GCSU graduates from our department complete their degree with no student debt.

*University System of Georgia

$1.4 Mil

A bachelor’s degree can add $1.4 million to your lifetime earnings.

*University System of Georgia

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Leading in Elementary Education

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia College & State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality, placing the institution among the nation’s best in preparing future instructors to teach reading to elementary students. 

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CAEP, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

The College of Education was nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in May 2022. Accreditation is a nongovernmental activity based on peer review that serves the dual functions of assuring quality and promoting continuous improvement.  

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Elementary Education

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Stacy Schwartz

Dr. Stacy Waller

Program Co-Coordinator
228F Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-6204
Education

 PhD, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; BSEd, University of Georgia

Research

Professional Development Schools Partnerships, Family-Schools Community Partnerships, Wellness in Teacher Preparation

Professional Service

Vice President, Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children; Board President, Montessori of Macon; Member, School Governance Team at Lakeview Academy

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Olha Osobov

Dr. Olha Osobov

Program Co-Coordinator
228E Kilpatrick Hall
478-445-5718
Education

PhD, Purdue University; MEd, Purdue University; BA, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University

Research

 English Language, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Literature

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Michael Lerzo

Assistant Director
478-445-6298
Education

M.A.T., Secondary Education
Georgia College & State University

B.A., Spanish
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