UrbanEd Podcast

Malika is a self-described math nerd who wants to travel the world and study how successful math teachers from other countries integrate math discourse in their classrooms as opposed to only focusing on the curriculum. *Malika Meidinger is a current student in the Master of Education in Elementary Education (K-5 Mathematics and Science Endorsement) program in the department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Nneka says the K-5 Mathematics Endorsement courses have drastically improved how she teaches math, and has enabled her to have much more meaningful discussions about math with her students. *Nneka Bennet is a student in the Elementary Education, K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program in the department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Heather discusses how her ESOL students are thriving in math with the lessons she's learned after receiving her K-5 Math Endorsement. *Heather Parnell is a student in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education, K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program in the department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

After 32 years of teaching math at the high school and college level, Geoff says he's remained in the profession because he was called to do it and loves interacting with students to help them rise to the occasion. *Geoff Clement is a student in the K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program in the department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. He's also a doctoral student in the Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction program in the department of Middle and Secondary Education.

After teaching special education elementary students for four years, Tiffany wanted to improve how she taught mathematics, so she returned to Georgia State for an M.Ed. in Elementary Education with a Mathematics Endorsement. *Tiffany Jacobs is an alumni of the Master of Education in Elementary Education program in the department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Kayla's love of mathematics fueled her passion to become an elementary math educator. After receiving her M.Ed. in Elementary Education, she decided to pursue a doctorate in Early Childhood Education and hopes to teach the next generation of elementary math teachers. * Kayla Myers is an alumni of the M.Ed. in Elementary Education, K-5 Mathematics Endorsement program in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Tommy hopes the writing center he co-founded with a colleague at his current high school will help students thrive and become a space where they can not only share and learn from each other, but have a better appreciation and understanding of their own writing. * Tommy Jolly is an alumni of the Master of Education in English Education program in the department of Middle and Secondary Education, and current doctoral student in the Language and Literacy Ph.D. program.

After spending several years in the classroom as a high school English teacher, Sean transitioned into a Teacher Development Specialist after receiving his M.Ed. in English Education. As a testament to his successful tenure, his last group of high school students sent him off with this simple message, "we love you dad." * Sean Antonetti is an alumni of the Master of Education in English Education program in the department of Middle and Secondary Education.

After returning to his hometown in Jackson, MS, Chaka says one of the best aspects of the English Education M.Ed. program was its focus on pluralism and multiculturalism - two concepts he hopes to instill in his students. * Chaka Mason is an alumni of the Master of Education in English Education program in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

After completing her M.Ed. in English Education, Brianne leveraged her degree and background in publishing and working as an English high school teacher by starting her own tutoring businesses, and reviewing textbooks to ensure they comply with Common Core standards. * Brianne Henry is an alumni of the Master of Education in English Education program in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education.

Prior to enrolling in the English Education TEEMS M.A.T. program, Lesleigh Golson taught high school English for five years. After receiving her master's degree, she says the TEEMS program was invaluable because she learned how to teach the whole child as opposed to solely focusing on students' immediate needs. * Lesleigh Golson is an alumni of the English Education TEEMS Master of Arts in Teaching program - designed for people seeking an initial teaching certificate in English education in grades 6-12.

Esther Kim discusses her experience in the TEEMS Master of Arts in Teaching in English Education program, and how her preparation attributed to her quickly becoming a 12th grade course leader in the Language Arts department of her high school. *The English Education TEEMS M.A.T. program is designed for people seeking an initial teaching certificate in English education in grades 6-12.

Are you interested in cultivating children and adolescent’s creative learning and innovative thinking in and outside of school settings? Listen to Dr. Laura Meyers, program director of the Master of Arts in Creative and Innovative Education (MACIE), talk about this new and exciting program launching in spring 2017.

Adolfo Castellanos, a recent alumni of the Master of Arts in Teaching English Education program in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education, discusses how the program prepared him to avoid pitfalls many new high school teachers experience.

Launched in 2016, the Sport and Urban Policy Initiative's director, Dr. Timothy Kellison, discusses how the initiative will lead to a better understanding of how sports impact urban communities. * Timothy Kellison, PhD, is an assistant professor in the college's Department of Kinesiology and Health.

According to the 2016 SportBusiness International Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings, the Sport Administration M.S. program at Georgia State has been ranked top 10 in the world. In this episode of the UrbanEd Podcast, Dr. Beth Cianfrone discusses the implications of the rankings.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher serving low-income students or teaching in a high-need field like math, science, foreign language, or special education? Learn how the TEACH grant can provide up to $4,000 to support your undergraduate or graduate education.

Are you curious about starting a career that contributes to the growth and development of babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Learn more about the exciting Birth through 5-years old (B-5) B.S.Ed. program from its new director, Dr. Tonia Durden, as she discusses the program's benefits and career paths.

The CREST-Ed 2016 Summer Institute is being held July 14 at Georgia State University's School of Law for faculty, graduate students, practicing teachers and leaders, and prospective teachers. This year's theme will focus on the challenges and solutions regarding Georgia's teacher shortage. *Dr. Gladys Yarbrough is the project director of CREST-Ed and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy, specifically reading and children’s literature.

Do you have a passion for math and science, but your bachelor's degree is in another field? Are you interested in becoming a middle school educator? The college's Middle Level Education-Mathematics & Science M.A.T. program may be right for you. *Sharren Thomas, Ph.D., is a clinical assistant professor of Urban Education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. She has extensive experience as a mathematics instructional coach, teacher and department chair. Her research interests include urban teacher and in-service teacher preparation.