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Victoria Hughes

My professors helped me work toward my future career goals by providing me with meaningful readings and assignments that helped me put what I learned into practice.

Victoria Hughes '22
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Kathryn Conradson is pictured next to the sign that reads:
Principled mentoring

Auburn College of Education alumna and Reeltown Elementary School Principal Kathryn Conradson is among several school leaders who are benefitting from the Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program, a statewide initiative co-created by Auburn College of Education Professor Ellen Hahn.

Jill Salisbury-Glennon, right, walks with former student Christopher Wyckoff down a hallway inside the College of Education
Education professor’s impact has ripple effect on future leaders

In the College of Education, the phrase “Opening Doors and Improving Lives” isn’t just a tagline — it’s a lived reality, embodied by educators like Jill Salisbury-Glennon.

A delegation of students and staff from GEAR UP Achieve stand on either side of Alabama Governor KAy Ivey, who is seated at a desk.
Governor proclaims National GEAR UP Week in Alabama

In recognition of the significant impact that GEAR UP Achieve is making in communities across Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Sept. 22-26 National GEAR UP Week in the state.