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2008-2009 ACED Outstanding students
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Susan was born in Valdosta and has lived in Ray City, GA all her life. She graduated with honors from Berrien High School in 1990 and graduated from VSU in 1994 with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing. In 1997, she completed her coursework to become a Business Education teacher. In the fall of 2000 Susan began her teaching career at Lanier County High School. During her time at LCHS she has been FBLA advisor, CBE Coordinator, Yearbook sponsor, Assistant Tennis Coach,SACS Committee Chair, Student-Teacher Mentor among many other roles. Encouraged by ACED Emeritus Professor Dr. Randy McElvey, Susan began working on her Masters degree in January 2007. Dr. J.D. Thomerson served as her advisor. Susan said Dr. Thomerson “… did a wonderful job of guiding me through a rapidly changing program. Much thanks to him and all of the wonderful instructors! Of course I could not have accomplished any of this without the love and support of my wonderful husband and two children. They sacrificed much time to help me through. Thanks.” |
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Jena is originally from Macon, Georgia. She hopes to attend Georgia Southern University to obtain a Master's Degree in Accomplished Teaching with an emphasis in Special Education. During her course work at VSU, Jena was advised by Dr. J. D. Thomerson, Dr. Iris Ellis and Dr. Carolyn Cox. Jena is planning to be married on June 6. 2009. |
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Jeremy was born in Savannah, Georgia and raised in Bryan County Georgia. He is the son of Mrs. Janet Reeves and has an older brother Jason. Jeremy is currently the Head Video Coordinator for Valdosta State Football where he was part of the video staff on the 2007 National Champion Blazers. Jeremy plans to teach Business Education and coach at the high school level. In the future he plans on earning his Masters degree in Education. Jeremy’s advisor is Dr. Iris Ellis of whom he says is “the best in the world”. |
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Heather is a 21 year old Business Education major at VSU. She was born and raised in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Heather performed her Student Teaching responsibilities at Lowndes High School under the advisement of Dr. Iris Ellis and her mentor teacher, Mrs. Jodi Scruggs. After graduation, she plans to continue her education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Adult and Career Education with an emphasis in Business Education and Information Technology with VSU. Heather said, “I look forward to a business education teaching career in the state of Georgia after graduation.” |
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Amy is originally from Valdosta, Georgia. She is also pursuing a degree in Middle Grades Education with a primary specialization in Math and a secondary specialization in History. Amy is currently a fulltime student and employee of H&R Block. Her advisors have been Dr. Iris Ellis and Dr. Clemente Hudson. Some of Amy’s future goals include pursuing a Masters and a doctoral degree. |
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Jill currently lives in Thomasville, Georgia with her husband Miles and her two children, Jacob (15) and Julianne (12). She is working at Thomas University as the Chair of the Math and Science programs and Director of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Georgia State University, and Masters in Adult and Career Education from Valdosta State University. Her advisors have been Dr. Xavier McClung and Dr. Charles Backes. She is an active member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science where she works with other educators and practitioners to promote her profession. Her professional goals include expanding the CLS program at Thomas University, to identify key areas of strength in quality online teaching and learning, and applying these strengths to her online teaching as well as assisting other faculty in enhancing their online courses. Jill is currently researching best practices in online teaching and learning. |
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Melissa graduated in 2005 from Bainbridge High School and is also a 2007 Bainbridge College graduate with an A.A.S. degree in Business Administration. While attending VSU “Shay” was advised by Dr. Mary Willis,“along with other exceptional professors of the ACED Department”. After graduation from VSU in May 2009, Shay plans to return to her hometown of Bainbridge, Georgia and continue working for Bainbridge College where she is currently interning. Shay is also a dispatcher for the Donalsonville Police Department. |
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Charles graduated from Richmond Senior High School in June, 1985 and enlisted in the Navy in July 1985 in his hometown of Rockingham, North Carolina. Over the past 23+ years, he has served onboard four TRIDENT Class ballistic submarines, on the staff of two submarine squadrons, completed a training command tour and currently serves as the ordinance officer at TRIDENT Refit Facility in Kings Bay, Georgia. Chief Warrant Office Brown received his commission in April of 2006 and is considered a "Mustang". He has been married to the former Teresa Cain of Rockingham, North Carolina for 22 years. They and their daughters Devon (17), Myranda (15) and son Chaz (9), reside in Woodbine, Georgia. Dr. Clemente Hudson served as his primary advisor during the pursuit of his undergraduate degree. His future plans include six more years of active duty followed by entry into the civilian workforce at age 48. Potential job fields include: working as a project manager for a local or state organization, corporate level training supervisor, or in a civil service management position. |
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Charlene received her Masters Degree in Adult and Career Education in December of 2008. She lives with her husband James in Valdosta, Georgia. |