Welcome to the teacher education program, where we prepare teachers to be reflective practitioners. Reflective practitioners value diversity, engage in liberating practice, and are lifelong learners.
We offer programs at both the undergraduate and master’s level. The following education programs are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction for licensure of our graduates to teach at the early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary levels.
Undergraduate/initial licensure areas:
Graduate/M.Ed. licensure areas:
Graduate/M.A.T. licensure areas
Our graduates have good reputations in the field. Many have been named “teacher of the year” and have achieved national board certification in their states and districts. Many serve in leadership roles in professional organizations and schools. Of our graduates, about two-thirds remain in North Carolina for their first year of teaching.
Rebecca F. Blomgren, Ed.D. | Pamela J. Bennett | |
Director of Teacher Education | Assistant Director of Teacher Education | |
(336) 272-7102, ext. 5262 | (336)217-7264 Fax: (336) 217-7236 | |
[email protected] | [email protected] |
Both the undergraduate and graduate licensure programs are approved by the North Carolina Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction. Licensure areas include birth through kindergarten; elementary (K-6); middle grades (6-9) language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies; secondary (9-12) comprehensive science, comprehensive social studies, English, and mathematics; and K-12 programs in art, English as a Second Language, health and physical education, music, special education (adapted and general curriculum), and theatre.
The Master of Education degree in Birth through Kindergarten, Elementary and Special Education is designed to serve individuals who hold a valid teaching license in the licensure area and wish to pursue a master’s degree. Successful completion of the Master of Education degree qualifies the individual for the master’s license in the state of North Carolina. The Master of Education in Special Education offers concentrations in two areas: Adapted Curriculum and General Curriculum.
For individuals interested in obtaining a master’s degree but do not have an initial teaching license, the College offers a two-step program. The first step leads to initial licensure and the second step leads to the M.Ed. and a master’s license. For more information about this two-step program, refer to the Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program section in the Graduate Academic Catalog.
A two-step program is also offered for English as a Second Language (K-12). The first step leads to initial licensure and the second step leads to the M.A.T. and a master’s license. For more information about this two-step program, refer to the Licensure Plus M.Ed. Program section in the Graduate Academic Catalog.
For specific information about the program you are interested in, contact the program coordinator listed below.
Licensure Area | Program Coordinator | Contact Information |
Birth through Kindergarten | Dr. Susan Connelly | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5414 |
Elementary | Dr. Molly Riddle | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5266 |
Special Education | Dr. Natasha Veale | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext 5355 |
English as a Second Language | Dr. Elena King | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext 5750 |
The Piedmont Alternative Licensure (PAL) Program began as a collaborative project between Greensboro College and Bennett College to provide the professional education sequence needed for teacher licensure and a support network for lateral entry candidates.
PAL licensure areas include birth through kindergarten; elementary; middle grades language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, secondary comprehensive science, comprehensive social studies, English, and mathematics; and K-12 art, music, health and physical education, special education general curriculum and adapted curriculum, and theatre. For more information contact Dr. Rebecca Blomgren, professor of education and founding dean, School of Social Sciences and Education, at [email protected] or 336-272-7102, ext 5262.
The Teacher Education Program maintains membership in the following organizations.
Teacher Education Program for Initial Licensure
Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Program
Teacher Education Program for Master’s Licensure
Certification of Teaching Capacity
Course Equivalency Request
Education Preparation Provider Complaint Form
Petition for Exception to Teacher Education Policy
Standards/Dispositions Referral
Initial Licensure
Clinical Internships
Master’s Licensure
For specific information about the program you are interested in, contact the program coordinator listed below.
Licensure Area | Program Coordinator | Contact Information |
Birth through Kindergarten | Dr. Susan Connelly | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext.5414 |
Elementary (K-6) | Dr. Molly Riddle | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5266 |
Middle Grades (6-9) Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies |
Dr. Rebecca Blomgren Dr. Elena King Dr. Stuart Davidson Professor Marjorie Larkin Dr. Allison Palmadessa |
[email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5262 [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5750 [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5294 [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5364 [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5325 |
Comprehensive Science (9-12) | Professor Marjorie Larkin | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5364 |
Comprehensive Social Studies (9-12) | Dr. Allison Palmadessa | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5325 |
English (9-12) | Dr. Elena King | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5308 |
Mathematics (9-12) | Dr. Stuart Davidson | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5294 |
Art (K-12) | Professor James Langer | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5361 |
English as a Second Language (K-12) | Dr. Elena King | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5750 |
Health and Physical Education | Prof. Lance Pickeral | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5629 |
Music (K-12) | Dr. Jane McKinney | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5281 |
Special Education (K-12) | Dr. Natasha Veale | natasha.veale@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5355 |
Theatre (K-12) | Professor David Schram | [email protected]; 336-272-7102, ext. 5243 |
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