College of Education

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 […]

GCU didn't let pandemic stop teaching practicums

Student Ellie Everitt needed practicum hours toward her education degree but was worried that area schools switching to online instruction during the pandemic wouldn't need […]

GCU students to mentor children in public housing

Kevin Walling saw the need in Washington state, and he saw it here. Some students who live in public housing need help with their school […]

College of Education earns national accreditation

GCU's College of Education leaders knew they had a department of skilled faculty and a rigorous and innovative curriculum. Others have agreed. COE was awarded […]

One GCU student's journey with autism

College life has been difficult for Austin Forney, yet wonderful. The junior has soared with feelings of inclusion and ached with the pain of isolation. […]

Student-teachers go the distance(s) to learn

Four flights and a four-hour taxi ride, covering more than 9,000 miles to reach her student-teaching assignment, proved to be a minor inconvenience for Ashley […]

Dedicated teachers ready to launch

The December 2018 graduates of the College of Education celebrated the end of their student-teaching experiences on Monday night, reflected on what they learned and […]

Colangelo makes the call: Teacher/alum gets wish

It was a serendipitous moment when Jerry Colangelo dialed Nathan Johnson's number, granting his wish for $5,000 in physical education equipment for his students at […]