College of Education

First cohort makes L.E.A.P. to teacher certification

Scott Wade was a lawyer but fell in love with teaching four years ago and is in the classroom under an emergency certification. Lisa Baird […]

GCU graduates become neighborhood teachers

It's as if recent GCU graduate Weylin Pada was back at college. He watched Claire Lee's class lesson and immediately could recall the professor who […]

Alum used writing to help students during pandemic

Glenda Moton had her own fears as a teacher last year but wondered why no one was focusing on the kids' anxiety during the pandemic. […]

Critchfield named Dean of College of Education

Dr. Meredith Critchfield is the new College of Education dean, succeeding Dr. Kimberly LaPrade, who is retiring in August. Critchfield said she will focus on […]

Despite challenges, online students reach finish line

The virtual Commencement ceremony for online students Saturday was actually eight prerecorded ceremonies -- one for each college, with a promise of more ceremonies this […]

Year in Review: GCU kept thriving despite pandemic

Lists are interesting. They spark conversation. And there was plenty to talk about in the 2020-21 academic year at GCU, which made it a year […]

Faculty celebrate retiring LaPrade's graceful tenure

The faculty and staff of the College of Education gave Dr. Kimberly LaPrade an emotional farewell on the Education Building patio Wednesday before many depart […]

Slideshow: Spring Commencement, Tuesday afternoon ceremony

Photos by Ralph Freso GCU News Bureau The final ceremony of Spring Commencement brought back to campus spring 2020 graduates whose ceremonies had to be […]

Slideshow: Spring Commencement, Monday morning ceremony

Photos by David Kadlubowski and Mathew McGraw GCU News Bureau The first of four Spring Commencement sessions celebrated graduates of the College of Education and […]