JSU College of Education and Professional Studies

Professional Counseling & Leadership Professor, Dr. J. Todd McGahey, pens article about school violence that hits close to home and was recently published in the Georgia School Counselors Association Beacon Journal. Please enjoy the article below:

https://issuu.com/tierney-langdon/docs/the_gsca_beacon_spring_2026?fr=sNjI0ODg2NjQyMTA

Congratulations, Dr. McGahey!!

Astronaut Explorers - Challenger Learning Center Northeast Alabama July 28, 2026 1:00 – 5:00 PM Cost: $35 Join Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama and our friends from the US Space and Rocket Center for Astronaut Explorers, an exciting space adventure designed for rising 5th–8th graders! Participants will step into the role of astronauts and mission...

Water Rocket Launch Lab - Challenger Learning Center Northeast Alabama Students will explore the science, history, and engineering behind rockets, then work in small teams to design, build, and launch water rockets using plastic bottles, air pressure, and water. Along the way, students will investigate how design choices affect flight, test their rockets, and use teamw...

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Candice Byers on being selected as a Longview Foundation Global Teacher Education Fellow.

Congratulations, Dr. Byers, on this huge accomplishment 🐔

🔬🧪 A Special Thank You to a Future Science Leader! 🧪🔬

The Lab. in Teacher Education would like to extend a sincere thank you to Jax State alumnus and current Biomedical Sciences Pre-Dental Graduate Student at Barry University, Evan Waters, for his generous donation of a centrifuge to The Lab!

The Lab. serves as a hands-on training space where pre-service science educators develop laboratory skills, explore scientific inquiry, and gain experience using authentic scientific equipment that they can one day incorporate into their own classrooms.

This donation will provide future science teachers with additional opportunities to engage in meaningful laboratory experiences while strengthening STEM education at Jax State.

Evan’s donation is especially meaningful because he and Dr. Ashley Turner previously worked together through teaching and research experiences at Jax State. Seeing former students continue their educational journeys while investing in future educators is a powerful example of the lasting impact of mentorship, collaboration, and scientific inquiry.

Thank you, Evan, for investing in future science teachers and helping us expand opportunities for hands-on learning!

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That’s a wrap on JSU Summer STEAM Camp! 🎉

We spent our final morning on Friday wrapping up classes on campus and our afternoon celebrating with a parent showcase open house.

We were thrilled to have 100% parent participation as students proudly shared the projects, activities, and new skills they learned throughout the week. Seeing their excitement and confidence made for the perfect ending to an incredible camp.

Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for making this week so special. We had an amazing time learning, creating, exploring, and growing together.

We're already looking forward to next year and can't wait to see you again! ❤️💙💛

Thank you to Jill Harper for the ice cream cart!

STEAM Camp Day 4 in the books!

Campers visited McWane Science Center and enjoyed more hands-on learning experiences.

ALSDE Office of Extended Learning

Lily Mitchell found a CEPS duck today!

Lily is the granddaughter of Teacher Education's Department Head, Dr. Linda Mitchell, and plays a huge part in helping out with our STEAM Summer Camps.

Thank you, Lily, for being so AWESOME 🤩