Future Ready Teachers Stories

Dean Ingrid Guerra-López joins President Gregory Washington to discuss the future of education in a rapidly changing world. 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...

Our college is advancing Virginia’s education workforce with the launch of Future Ready Teachers, a workforce initiative to strengthen Virginia’s educator pipeline through full-ride scholarships, innovative preparation, and sustained early-career support. 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...

The statistics are stark. Across the United States, more than 86% of public schools report difficulty filling teaching roles. In Virginia, nearly 3,700 teaching positions went unfilled in a single year. Read more...