Graduate Showcase for Middle Grades Education

Cynthia Boswell

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Hometown: Jefferson, GA

Phone Number: 706-367-4267

Graduation Date: May 2011

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education

Career Ambition:

I plan to teach English and social studies to 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Jackson County where I live. I would like to teach 6th grade English and language arts plus social studies if I am on a 2 person team. I am ready for any middle school grade, however, due to my 5 years of experience as a para-professional in a middle school.

Ashley Cantrell

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Hometown: Madison, GA

Phone Number: 706-347-0541

Graduation Date: December 2010

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

Career Ambition:

I would love to teach middle grades language arts. I have a passion for teaching kids to write because I, myself love to write. I want to instill in children the importance of expressing themselves through various types of writing.

Greg Ledbetter

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Hometown: Bethlehem, GA

Phone Number: 770-598-1232

Graduation Date: May 2011

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grade Education in Language Arts & Social Studies

Career Ambition:

I want to be a hardworking, committed and dedicated teacher of young minds. I want my future students to understand I would be someone they can depend on to teach them what they need to know in order to be successful. My personal goal is to make a positive influence in the minds of young people and help students believe in themselves in the classroom.

Tara Reems

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Hometown: Mount Airy, GA

Phone Number: 706-499-9569

Graduation Date: May 2011

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education in Language Arts & Math and minor in Psychology

Career Ambition:

My career ambitions are to teach at the upper elementary or middle school level and eventually become a school counselor.

Staci Smith

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Hometown: Clermont, GA

Phone Number: 678-316-6797

Graduation Date: December 2010

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education in Science & Social Studies

Career Ambition:

I want to educate, motivate, and encourage students so that they can maximize their potential in whatever field they might eventually choose to go into.  I want to help students make the most of their gifts and talents. I want students to see the best in themselves and others. If I can do this I will feel successful in my career choice.

Shannon Standridge

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Hometown: Cleveland, GA

Phone Number: 706-200-2056

Graduation Date: May 2011

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education in Science and Social Science

Career Ambition:

I am interested in teaching middle grades in any school setting. I am very interested in adult education learning and assisting adults with their high school education. I am interested in teaching in Georgia or any other area of the United States. I want to help students of all ages enjoy science and history and how they help shape our world.