Future Ready Teachers Stories

The CEHD Sport Management alumnus and President of Varsity Spirit reflects on opportunity, resilience, and creating transformative experiences for student-athletes. Read more...

The 2019 Sport Management alumna credits her George Mason experience, mentors, and hands-on opportunities for preparing her for her new chapter as Assistant Coach for Auburn Tigers Women’s Soccer, while continuing to invest in student-athlete development. Read more...

Karrin Lukacs, PhD ’08, is recognized for advancing talent development while mentoring the next generation of leaders. Read more...

Donna Guzman, M.Ed. ’09, ’14, returns to Fauquier High School as Interim Principal while pursuing her PhD at George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development. Read more...

CEHD alumna Brooke LeVecchi, MA ’04, MEd ’17, brings 25 years of experience, a commitment to advocacy, and a vision grounded in equity and innovation as she prepares to open a new elementary school in Prince William County. Read more...

From corporate learning consultant to adjunct professor to newly elected school board member, CEHD alumna Amy Riccardi continues to apply her George Mason training in instructional design to expand educational opportunities and strengthen communities across Northern Virginia. Read more...

CEHD alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Laurits, MEd ’18, is leading by example through the creation of Sankoré International School in Kenya. Read more...

Across the country—and especially in Northern Virginia—classrooms are feeling the strain of a national teacher shortage. More than 86% of U.S. public schools report difficulty filling open roles, and in Virginia alone, nearly 3,700 teaching positions went unfilled in a single year. In the region where George Mason University graduates serve, shortages are most acute in elementary education, middle grades, and special education environments, leaving many students without the stable, skilled teachers they deserve. Read more...

Across the country—and especially in Northern Virginia—classrooms are feeling the strain of a national teacher shortage. More than 86% of U.S. public schools report difficulty filling open roles, and in Virginia alone, nearly 3,700 teaching positions went unfilled in a single year. In the region where George Mason University graduates serve, shortages are most acute in elementary education, middle grades, and special education environments, leaving many students without the stable, skilled teachers they deserve. Read more...

Across the Commonwealth, school leaders are continually seeking new ways to strengthen their educator pipelines and ensure that every classroom is supported by knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-prepared teachers. As communities grow more diverse and instructional needs evolve, cultivating a workforce that is reflective of—and responsive to—students has become an essential priority for districts and principals alike. Read more...