Alabama State University - College of Education

🍋✨ SQUEEZING EVERY DROP OUT OF A BRAND-NEW YEAR! ✨🍋

Happy First Day to our little Hornets at Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center! 🐝💛

Fresh faces. 🍋
Fresh beginnings. 🍋
Fresh opportunities to learn, laugh, explore, and grow! 🍋

We’re starting this year with a whole lot of ZEST because when it comes to creating unforgettable experiences for children…

WE DO IT BIG IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION! 🖤💛🐝

Here’s to a zest-filled year of BIG learning and even BIGGER possibilities! 🍋📚✨

Thee College of Education is geared up and ready to Build IMPACT! We kicked off our semester with a bang! Happy New Academic Year! 🍎

Thank you to our very own, Dr. Anthony Brock for imparting a robust message to our faculty and staff in Thee College of Education! We are ecstatic about our continued, collective commitment to excellence! Valiant Cross Academy

THEE College of Education brought home four awards today:

🏆🏆Two College of Distinction awards for the College of Education

🏆Dr. Erica Caffey was awarded the GOLD spotlight for customer service

🏆Mr. Christopher Gillion was awarded the GOLD spotlight for customer service

Way to go COE!!!

Let’s go COE! Our team is stellar!

“This partnership represents a significant investment in academic excellence and the future of civil discourse across the HBCU community,” said Col. (Ret.) Gregory L. Clark, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of Alabama State University Foundation. “Together, we are creating opportunities that will enhance teaching, research, and student development for years to come.”

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The College of Education proudly celebrates our very own Dr. Travis Smith (Tee Smith), Assistant Professor and Interim Program Coordinator for the Educational Leadership, Policy and Law Program, for his leadership in helping establish a transformative $1.3 million partnership between Unite Inc. and Alabama State University.

As beneficiaries of the Smith Brooks Endowed Professorship and the Unite Endowed Professorship, the College of Education is excited about the opportunities these investments will create to strengthen leadership development, civic engagement, scholarship, and educator preparation.

Congratulations, Dr. Smith, on this historic achievement and your continued commitment to advancing Alabama State University and the next generation of leaders.

ASU and Unite Inc. have signed a landmark $1M+ Memorandum of Understanding to expand civil discourse and civic engagement across HBCUs nationwide.

Founded by ASU alumnus and former SGA president Dr. Travis Smith, Unite Inc. is bringing its mission back where it all began.

Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/28gwzhqm

The College of Education proudly celebrates Mr. Isiah Perry Jr.for reaching new heights and representing Team COE with excellence at Space Academy for Educators!

While every Space Academy graduation is an impressive accomplishment, this achievement carries special significance. Mr. Perry distinguished himself as an outstanding member of Team Arnold and made history as the first educator from Lowndes County Schools to attend and graduate from Space Academy for Educators.

His commitment to innovation, lifelong learning, and educational excellence reflects the very best of the College of Education. By embracing opportunities that expand knowledge and inspire future generations, Mr. Perry exemplifies what it means to be a transformational educator.

Congratulations, Mr. Perry, on this remarkable achievement! Thank you for continuing to elevate the profession, inspire students, and demonstrate that COE educators are truly reaching for the stars.

⭐ Team COE is proud of you!

The College of Education was well represented at the 2026 Transformation Summit, where faculty and staff engaged in meaningful conversations focused on innovation, operational excellence, and advancing student success. Dean Anthony Broughton served as a panelist, sharing insights on leadership, collaboration, and breaking down silos to strengthen partnerships, improve outcomes, and advance institutional excellence.

Team COE always shows up full force, demonstrating our commitment to excellence, engagement, and the collective work of preparing the next generation of educators and leaders. As we continue to grow and innovate, we remain focused on creating transformative opportunities for our students and the communities we serve.

The College of Education was proud to engage with high school students during the SOAR College Browse, sharing the many opportunities available through Alabama State University and the COE.

Helping lead the effort were two of our outstanding College of Education students and Men of Distinction in Education members, Mr. Moses Tyree III and Mr. Clinton Chisholm, who served as mentors and ambassadors while connecting with prospective students.

Representing the College were Academic Advisors Mr. Christopher Gillion and Ms. Dorrian Richardson, along with Dr. Gibbons, Dr. Ringer, and Dean Dr. Anthony Broughton. Together, the team showcased the College of Education’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and preparing the next generation of educators, leaders, and recreation clinicians.

The COE was live on the scene, engaging students, answering questions, and demonstrating why Alabama State University continues to be a destination for future educators, recreation clinicians, and leaders.

Happy Father’s Day

Today, the Alabama State University College of Education proudly celebrates all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, mentors, and caregivers whose love, wisdom, strength, and sacrifice help shape future generations.

Thank you for the guidance you provide, the values you instill, and the example you set each day. Your impact extends far beyond your families and into our schools, communities, and society.

On behalf of the College of Education, we honor and appreciate you today and every day.

Happy Father’s Day!

From the Alabama State University College of Education 💛🖤