How I Paid for My Graduate Degree at Georgetown College
Those of us in education are no strangers to tight budgets and meticulously plan where our paychecks are distributed twice a month. At the same time, the lure of a higher rank and pay raise that comes with it require us to reconcile our funds with the opportunity for growth. Between grants, public service forgiveness, […]
The Importance of Continuing Education for Teachers
As an educator, finally attaining your teaching degree and landing your first teaching position is a feeling not to be forgotten. After all the hard work and dedication, it’s finally your time to shine! But, what comes next? As expected, in the world of education, we know that our learning does not end there. In […]
Advantages of a Master’s Degree for Educators
Whether you’re a current teacher or interested in a career change, you have probably heard some of the intense rumors about the education field. It seems like every day the media is discussing how student behavior is worse than ever before, teachers are underpaid, pensions are being reconsidered, teachers are done and leaving the field […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jason Reeves, Former Dean of Education, Education Department Faculty Member, Educational Leadership and Administration, Teacher Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction Programs
Meet the passionate Dr. Jason Reeves, Former Dean of Education, Education Department Faculty Member of Educational Leadership and Administration, Teacher Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction Programs. What programs do you teach at Georgetown College? What drew you to this field of study? What keeps you excited about it? I teach primarily within the Educational Leadership and Teacher […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gregory Goins, Director of Educational Leadership
Meet Georgetown College’s Director of Educational Leadership, Dr. Greg Goins, an experienced educator of more than 25 years, who trains administrators and superintendents. What programs do you teach at Georgetown College? What drew you to these fields of study? What keeps you excited about them? As the Director of Educational Leadership, I’m responsible for all […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kara Rusk-Jenney, Lecturer of Education, School Counseling and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Certification Programs
Meet Georgetown College’s Dr. Kara Rusk-Jenney, Lecturer of Education, School Counseling and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Certification Programs, and experience her passion for special education. What programs do you teach at Georgetown College? What drew you to these fields of study? What keeps you excited about them? At Georgetown College, I teach in the Moderate and Severe Disabilities and Learning […]
How to Become a Teacher in Kentucky with Option 6
A teacher shortage is threatening educational quality across our nation, leading some states to develop alternative routes to certification. There are plenty of talented professionals who lack a teaching background that would make wonderful educators, and perhaps you are one of them. Some struggle to find the perfect job or feel unfulfilled in their current […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Peach, Professor of Education, Instruction and Administration
What programs do you teach at Georgetown College? What drew you to these fields of study? What keeps you excited about them? I primarily teach courses in Instructional Technology, research methods, and foundations of education and learning theories. No matter what I’m teaching, my passion is the PreK-12 students who will be impacted. For example, I […]
How Georgetown College’s Graduate Education Program Beat Competitors’
Adults nowadays are looking at career switches. Years ago, it was common to see adults going into career fields, working for 30 to 40 years in the same field, and then retiring. Now, it is common to see people trying out new careers and switching fields. One of the fields people are switching into is […]
All About Georgetown College’s MSD Certification for Initial Certification Program
What does the MSD Certification for Initial Certification program encompass? Georgetown College’s Initial Certification Program in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (MDS) allows candidates to pursue a master’s degree with two options. They can either earn the degree and certification as a student teacher, working towards certification, and then a teaching position after the certification has been awarded. The other route, […]