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:
- Birth through Kindergarten
- Elementary (K-6)
- Middle Grades Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies (6-9)
- Comprehensive Science (9-12)
- Comprehensive Social Studies (9-12)
- English (9-12)
- Mathematics (9-12)
- Art (K-12)
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Health and Physical Education (K-12)
- Music (K-12)
- Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
- Theatre (K-12)
Graduate/M.Ed. licensure areas:
- Birth through Kindergarten
- Elementary (K-6)
- Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum (K-12)
Graduate/M.A.T. licensure areas
- English as a Second Language
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 | |
| blomgrenr@greensboro.edu | bennettp@greensboro.edu |
Accreditation
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.
Graduate Licensure Programs
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 | sconnelly@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5414 |
| Elementary | Dr. Debra Davidson | dmdavidson@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5266 |
| Special Education | Dr. Natasha Veale | natasha.veale@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext 5355 |
| English as a Second Language | Dr. Elena King | elena.king@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext 5750 |
Piedmont Alternative Licensure Program
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 blomgrenr@greensboro.edu or 336-272-7102, ext 5262.
Professional Memberships
The Teacher Education Program maintains membership in the following organizations.
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators
- North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten Higher Education Consortium
- Piedmont Triad Education Consortium
Resources
Applications
Teacher Education Program for Initial Licensure
Student Teaching/Clinical Practicum Program
Teacher Education Program for Master’s Licensure
Forms
Certification of Teaching Capacity
Course Equivalency Request
Education Preparation Provider Complaint Form
Petition for Exception to Teacher Education Policy
Standards/Dispositions Referral
Handbooks
Initial Licensure
Clinical Internships
Master’s Licensure
Resources
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 | sconnelly@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext.5414 |
| Elementary (K-6) | Dr. Debra Davidson | dmdavidson@greensboro.edu; 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 |
blomgrenr@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5262 elena.king@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5750 davidsons@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5294 larkinm@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5364 allison.palmadessa@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5325 |
| Comprehensive Science (9-12) | Professor Marjorie Larkin | larkinm@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5364 |
| Comprehensive Social Studies (9-12) | Dr. Allison Palmadessa | allison.palmadessa@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5325 |
| English (9-12) | Dr. Elena King | elena.king@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5308 |
| Mathematics (9-12) | Dr. Stuart Davidson | davidsons@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5294 |
| Art (K-12) | Professor James Langer | langerj@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5361 |
| English as a Second Language (K-12) | Dr. Elena King | elena.king@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5750 |
| Health and Physical Education | Prof. Lance Pickeral | lance.pickeral@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5629 |
| Music (K-12) | Dr. Jane McKinney | mckinneyj@greensboro.edu; 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 | schramd@greensboro.edu; 336-272-7102, ext. 5243 |
