Ellie Everett
Impact
PT student, Miss Central Alabama shines light on advocacy

When Auburn University physical therapy student Ellie Everett takes the stage at the Miss Alabama competition in June, she will be representing a heart project that has been years in the making – dating back to her elementary education days. In 5th grade, Everett lost her father and began a lifelong grief journey that has transformed into a nonprofit organization called Lost but Not Alone.

Children have fun playing with objects being lit up in various bright colors.
Impact
Summer Enrichment

As summer quickly approaches, only a few spots remain open in the Early Childhood Summer Enrichment Program of Auburn's College of Education, offering families a final opportunity to register their child for the hands-on learning experience.

Gretchen Oliver speaks at an event.
Impact
Oliver elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, has been elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Courtney Bass, Tracie West and Kimberly Mitchell pictured with student ambassador and host Kiersten Wilson.
Campus Experience
Auburn Ed Talks

Auburn University's College of Education recently brought statewide education leaders together for a special recording of its official podcast, Auburn ED Talks, during the university's inaugural Education Summit.

Nancy Barry holds an autoharp in front of her class of music students.
Impact
Playing for Purpose

Auburn College of Education Professor Nancy Barry leads a music outreach program for students with disabilities.

Members of the GEAR UP Achieve board of directors gather around a conference table and listen to presentations on the state of the grant.
Impact
Faculty engagement in GEAR UP Achieve enriches summer camp experiences

Faculty engagement with the GEAR UP Achieve initiative's summer residential camp is transforming how students, particularly those from marginalized communities, prepare for and thrive in higher education.

Two women hug while smiling indoors.
Impact
Summit Synergy

Auburn's College of Education hosts its inaugural Education Summit to strengthen Alabama's educator pipeline, surface innovations and build partnerships.

A headshot of Erika E. Rucker is shown in front of a background of greenery.
Impact
Rucker named new director of GEAR UP Achieve

Erika E. Rucker has been named the new director of GEAR UP Achieve, Alabama's statewide Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant administered by Auburn University, effective Mar. 1.

Bonnie Short and Larry Saulsberry are pictured sitting as they give testimony.
Impact
The Science of Reading

Auburn College of Education doctoral student Larry Saulsberry and Alabama Reading Initiative Director Bonnie Short delivered testimony last week before a U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on the topic of “The Science of Reading,” sharing Alabama's progress and continued needs in advancing evidence-based reading instruction.

Will Leverenz and his dad at preview day
Impact
Preview Day

Students interested in education and healthcare attended the College of Education's Spring Preview Day to learn more about the college.