teachers

First-generation graduates show their gratitude

It was a heartwarming opening to a week of Commencements at GCU. At Thursday night's first of 11 Commencements to honor the work of College […]

COE leaders share value of teachers, books, friends

College of Education Dean Dr. Meredith Critchfield likes to tell teachers in training a story, one that can serve them well as they graduate and […]

Panel of educators focuses on character, culture

Nancy Parra-Quinlan, the 2022 Arizona Teacher of the Year, and other panelists explored character education, lessons of the pandemic and advice for new teachers in […]

GCU students fill new roles at neighbor school

GCU has helped a neighboring charter school through its astounding decade of growth with graduates and student teachers filling vital roles. Now, it's filling the […]

GCU students help fill need for substitute teachers

When the situation in Arizona schools gets tough, GCU students and graduates come to the rescue. The latest example arose when the lingering pandemic and […]

Conference aims to bring love back into community

A conference on character education Monday at GCU Arena started with a story of how College of Education Dean Dr. Meredith Critchfield's half-hour classroom activity […]

Educators share their passions behind teaching

Jason Cantanese, a math teacher at Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School in Phoenix, learned early in his career that the school didn't offer algebra. He […]

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 […]

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. […]