Middle Georgia State University Dept. of Teacher Education and Social Work

09/24/2026

Students in Dr. Haislip’s Cochran and Macon Cohort Class: Teaching Social Studies methods course learned about integrating social studies with multiple content areas. They studied the science involved in cream turning into butter. This went along with a study on Westward Expansion and the chapter book, Little House in the Big Woods. The junior cohort made (and ate!) their own butter.

01/29/2026

Congratulations Ellie Johnson, Class of 2026!

Three Knights named to Peach Belt Conference Volleyball All-Academic Team!

01/28/2026

Congratulations to our Graduates and Current Teacher Candidate for being recognized as outstanding educators at their respective schools!

Teacher of the Year for 2025 - 2026:

Dr. Casey Dougharty, Class of 2017, Langston Road Primary School
Mrs. Brianna (Russ) Walker, Class of 2017, Perry High School
Ms. Rebekah Boyd, Class of 2018, Quail Run Elementary School
Mr. Gary Williams, Class of 2020, Matt Arthur Primary School
Ms. Aleah Richardson, Class of 2021, Anita White Carson Middle School
Mrs. Kate (Mills) Price, Class of 2022, Bleckley County Elementary School

Support Person of the Year 2025-2026:

Ms. Aubrianna Hunley, Class of 2026, Quail Run Elementary School

07/14/2025

04/21/2025

*SUMMER MGA JUNIOR KNIGHT CAMP UPDATE*

Summer is almost here!! While MGA will be hosting a number of summer activities and opportunities, we regret to share that we will not be hosting our annual MGA Junior Knight Camp this summer. The Elementary/Special Education Program, which has hosted Junior Knight Camp in the past, is undergoing some curricular redesign and realignment, which precludes us from hosting camp this year. We invite you to check out other camps available at MGA. You can find more information about these various camps by visiting mga.edu/camps. Have a wonderful summer!

03/06/2025

We are popping along on our Science of Reading Journey in the SOE!
Dr. Beauchat, Associate Professor, SOE, provided several trainings on the Science of Reading to the Education Department Faculty. We are working to ensure that we provide our teacher candidates with research-based knowledge and instructional strategies to support the literacy success of all PK-12 students in Georgia.

- The trainings focused on:
- Theoretical Foundations of Science of Reading
- The 5 Pillars of Literacy Instruction
- Reading and the Brain
- Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies
- Shifting from Balanced Literacy to the Science of Reading

And more to follow!

03/06/2025

Teacher Candidates in the Elementary and Special Education program visited Quail Run Elementary, Centerville Elementary, and Eagle Springs Elementary in Houston County on Wednesday, the 5th to observe different pedagogical practices in distinct settings. Many thanks to Dr. Catherine Gardner for planning and preparation for the day.

10/30/2024

Junior teacher candidates in the Elementary/Special Education program from both Macon and Cochran cohorts participated in literacy engagement nights this month. The Macon Cohort led games and activities at Springdale Elementary School in Bibb County, and the Cochran Cohort worked at Bleckley County Primary School. We had a wonderful time and did some great literacy activities with lots of young families!

10/21/2024

ESE Macon Teacher Candidates had the honor of attending the 65th Annual Georgia of Teachers of Mathematics Conference at Rock Eagle on October 17th - October 18th.

09/25/2024

ESE juniors from Cochran and Macon boarded a big yellow school bus to visit three Bibb County schools - Alexander II, Heritage, and Elam Alexander. They will learn about highlighted programs at each of the schools. This diverse experience was planned by our field coordinator, Ms. Sharon Beck.