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Sharon Beck
478-475-8631, EXT. 309
Lecturer & Field Coordinator
| Office Hours: | Teacher Education Building, Rm. 309 Tuesdays - 9:30 to 4:30pm Wednesdays - 10:00 to 12:00pm |
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| Biography: | Born and raised in Georgia, I have always had a deep connection to education. After marrying, my spouse and I were blessed with three wonderful children. Over the years, life’s journey took us to various places, including Indiana and Florida, each adding its own chapter to our story. Teaching has been a constant thread throughout my life. I taught in both Georgia and Florida, and the classroom became a second home to me. Today, it feels fitting that my work continues to center around education—helping others embark on the same rewarding path that shaped my own life. Currently, I reside in Macon with my husband and our beloved golden doodle, Albert. Surrounded by family and fueled by a passion for learning, I remain committed to inspiring and supporting future educators. |
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| Courses: | ESE 3444 EDU 2110 EDU 2120 |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | B.S. from Georgia Southern University 18 hours of graduate work in Theology from The Southern Baptist Seminary Master of Arts in Teaching from University of North Georgia 18 hours of graduate work in literature and English from Liberty University Certified teacher in ELA, 4th-8th Certified teacher in English, 9th-12th Advanced Placement training for College Board in Honors English and AP Seminar |
| CV: | PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a dedicated educator eager to grow and expand my understanding in content and pedagogy. I am wholeheartedly committed to providing the best education to each student daily with the most current program of study. Teaching provides an opportunity for me to intermingle my relationship skills and desires with my affinity students. It is the platform where my two favorite things collide. No other employment offers me the relational and intellectual stimulation that teaching does. EDUCATION Liberty University Continued Education, 18 Hours Graduate Level English JUNE 2013- DECEMBER 2013 North Georgia College and State University JUNE 2008- MAT in Teaching, Language Arts/ English 2010 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2003 Continued Education, 20 Hours toward MA in Theology Troy State University at Dothan Additional Undergraduate work in English 1997 Georgia Southern University 1986-1989 BS in Home Economics Gordon College 1985-1986 WORK EXPERIENCE Lecturer and Field Coordinator, Georgia Middle Georgia State University Manage and secure field placement for ESE and Secondary Teacher Education Programs Oversee MAT field placement 2022- PRESENT Maintain relationships with middle Georgia school districts to ensure proper placement for teacher candidates Secure partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding with Georgia school districts Provide field requirements to principals for practicum and clinical placements for teacher candidates Perform school visits to keep communication between school partners and MGA open and congenial Schedule classroom visits and observations to ensure candidate success in the program Perform meetings with paraprofessional candidates to guarantee mutual agreement between principal and MGA Plan and schedule diverse experiences in different school settings within the Middle Georgia area in order to meet Georgia Professional Standards Commission's requirements for the teacher candidates Invites and maintains members of the Advisory Council for Teacher Education Organizes Senior Mock Interview Day each spring for all seniors Lecturer Warner University, Lake Wales, FL Courses Taught Introduction to College Writing and Critical Reading Composition I Composition II Women in Literature Contemporary Literature Involvement & Accolades Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020 Women’s Basketball Character Coach. 2019-2020 Committee Chair for Academic Support and |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | SASUP Conference 2025 - Presenter USG Teaching and Learning Conference - Columbus, Ga., 2025 - Attendee TKES (Teacher keys Effectiveness) Training - January 2025 GATE Educator Exchange Series - The Power of Close Reading by Dr. Nicholas Mercer, September 2024 |
| Professional Affiliations: | School Board Member - Woodfield Academy |
| Awards and Honors: | Teacher of the Year - Avon Park High School, Avon Park, Florida, 2014 Teacher of the Year - Warner University, Lake Wales, Florida, 2018 |
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