College of Education

Aspiring teachers wooed at expo -- even to Alaska

Most of the Promenade was lined with tables set up by school district representatives Tuesday, eager to hire GCU's aspiring teachers. Nearly all of the […]

Wishes come true for alums via Fiesta Bowl Charities

GCU alumnus Kennent Sandoval was discouraged. He had a lot of students at Maurice C. Cash Elementary School who wanted to join band but not […]

'So you walk out with a degree and friends'

An unexpected thing happened on the journey toward walking the stage at GCU Commencement for a group of reading teachers from the East Valley. They […]

GCU alum wins Diamondbacks' teaching award

Ali Nelson found herself standing on a professional baseball field Sunday, right in front of high-priced professional athletes warming up for the Arizona Diamondbacks game. […]

Cicogna writes and teaches literature of lessons

When Emil Cicogna couldn't get his students to read as a high school teacher, he brought in copies of his own manuscript. The students were […]

Education faculty's videos are a hit with students

GCU College of Education students are learning a lot these days. "Wow, this is what my professor does outside of class?" asked Emily Sharp, a […]

Online student returns lost WWII medals to family

History buff Joseph Fox was looking to add to his collection of antiques when he ventured out to West Virginia's Largest Yard Sale. But something […]

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 […]